COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

BA in Psychology

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology emphasizes the fundamental principles of psychology that can be applied to solve practical problems related to human behavior and society. Students gain a broad education in psychology that is relevant to many fields, including counseling and therapy, social work, education, physical health and wellness, marketing and sales, law and forensics, environmental sustainability, and human resources.

Sample Courses

PSY 383 Health Psychology

PSY 300 Cognitive Neuroscience: A Guide to Mind and Brain

Learning Outcomes

PSY 463 Forensic Assessment: Intervention and Treatment

PSY 471 Psychology and Leadership

• Develop fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and empirical findings to discuss how psychological principles apply to behavioral problems.

• Apply basic skills and concepts in interpreting behavior, studying research, and applying research design principles to drawing conclusions about psychological phenomena.

• Apply ethical knowledge to conducting psychological research broadly and assessing the quality of research and research based information in popular press.

Career Paths

Social Worker

Psychologist

Possible Degree Pairings

Pairs well with undergraduate programs in Computer Science, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, and Information Systems.

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Current Location

Upcoming program at Sampoerna University in Jakarta, Indonesia