Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Program Description
Keiser University’s Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology is designed to prepare students for graduate level training in a variety of disciplines along with entry level work in a host of disparate fields. This is a broad-spectrum program that introduces students to the general study of the field of psychology.
Program Objectives
Upon completion of this program, students are able to:
- Apply the scientific method to psychological research
- Explain principles of neuroscience as they relate to behavior
- Identify what constitutes ethical treatment of human and animal subjects in research
- Develop and understanding of APA format and writing in the field of psychology
- Develop an understanding of how statistical tests are commonly used in psychological research.
- Analyze human behavior and mental processes
- Explain theories of development throughout the lifespan
- Evaluate theories of personality
- Understand applied psychological approaches for health, marriage and family, sports, and industrial psychology.
- Explain basic concepts of clinical and counseling psychology
- Explain processes of learning and cognition
Prerequisite for Major Courses
- Introduction to Psychology
- Statistics
Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, students must earn a total of 120.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows:
| Psychology Major Courses (48.0 credit hours) |
Concepts of Clinical and Counseling Psychology |
3.0 credit hours |
Principles of Learning |
3.0 credit hours |
Behavioral Neuroscience |
3.0 credit hours |
Research Methods |
3.0 credit hours |
Industrial and Organizational Psychology |
3.0 credit hours |
Child Psychology |
3.0 credit hours |
Adolescent Psychology |
3.0 credit hours |
Psychology of Adult Development and Aging |
3.0 credit hours |
Death and Dying |
3.0 credit hours |
Marriage and Family |
3.0 credit hours |
Health Psychology |
3.0 credit hours |
Addictive Behaviors |
3.0 credit hours |
Forensic Psychology |
3.0 credit hours |
Theory, Application, and Evaluation of Tests |
3.0 credit hours |
Sports Psychology |
3.0 credit hours |
Positive Psychology |
3.0 credit hours |
Lower Division General Education Courses (36.0 credit hours) (pdf file)
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NOTE: All lower division major and general education courses must be successfully completed before upper division courses are undertaken. |
| Upper Division General Education Courses (12.0 credit hours) |
Critical Thinking |
3.0 credit hours |
Workforce Diversity |
3.0 credit hours |
Interpersonal Communication |
3.0 credit hours |
Intermediate Statistics |
3.0 credit hours |
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Mission Statement & Philosophy Letter from the Chancellor
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