Psychology Degree (B.A.)

Bachelor of Arts 
Major in Psychology

Studying psychology delves into human behavior, cognition, and emotions. You'll explore topics such as perception, memory, motivation, and personality, while learning research methods to critically evaluate findings. The curriculum covers areas like developmental psychology, abnormal psychology, social psychology, and cognitive psychology. Additionally, you'll discover practical applications in fields such as clinical psychology, counseling, and industrial-organizational psychology, offering insights into the complexities of the human mind and behavior.

Course Rotations

FRESHMAN - First semesterOFFEREDFRESHMAN - Second semesterOFFERED
ENG 1310Fall / SpringENG 1320Fall / Spring
CDIS 1331Fall / Spring BIO 1330Fall / Spring
HIST 1310Fall / SpringBIO 1330 & 1130Online ACD*
PSY 1300Fall / SpringHIST 1310Fall / Spring
US 1100Fall / SpringPOSI 2310Fall / Spring
SPAN 1420Fall / Spring
SOPHOMORE - First semesterOFFEREDSOPHOMORE - Second semesterOFFERED
BIO 1331 & 1131Online ACD*PHIL 1305 or 1320Fall / Spring
HIST 1320Fall / SpringPOSI 2320Fall / Spring
GEO 1310 or ANTH 1312Fall / SpringSPAN 2320Fall / Spring
SPAN 2310Fall / Spring PSY 2301 &Spring
PSY 2100OnlinePSY 2101Online
PSY 3300 or 3312Fall / SpringPSY 3315 or 3316Fall / Spring
JUNIOR - First semesterOFFEREDJUNIOR - Second semesterOFFERED
MU 2313Fall / SpringGEO 1305Fall / Spring
ENG 2310Fall / SpringCOMM 1310Fall / Spring
PSY 3402Fall / SpringPSY 3335Spring
PSY 3322OnlinePSY 3361Spring
Minor**Fall / SpringMinor**Fall / Spring
SENIOR - First semesterOFFEREDSENIOR - Second semesterOFFERED
ENG 2320Fall / SpringPSY 3321 or 3341Online
PSY 3350Fall / SpringPSY 4391Fall / Spring
Minor**Fall / SpringMinor**Fall / Spring
Minor**Fall / SpringMinor**Fall / Spring
Elective as neededFall / Spring

*Online ACD = Coordinate with RRC Advisor
**Minor

☆ Over 400 partnerships for internship opportunities

Flexible course offerings, direct path to master's programs, and clinical preparation.

What jobs can you pursue with a bachelor's degree in psychology?

  • Career Counselor
  • Human Resources Specialist
  • Teacher
  • Case Manager
  • Advertising Agent
  • Behavior Analyst
  • Community Outreach Worker
  • Case Manager
  • Market Researcher

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