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Bachelor of Science in Psychology Stephens College
Introduction
Explore the inner workings of the mind and brain.
Start by learning the basic principles of cognitive, emotional, and social processes. Then dive into specific tracks such as abnormal psychology or counseling.
Program Features
- Examine issues in gender, forensic and physiological psychology.
- Explore how people relate to one another, including through persuasion, conformity, prejudice, and discrimination.
- Conduct original research investigating behavior in laboratory or field studies. Capstones include a research component (excellent for graduate program applications).
- Get a strong foundation in math and science to analyze and solve case studies.
- Investigate human behavior in a larger community-wide study, work on articles and attend conferences.
- Join Psi Chi, the honor society, and take on leadership roles in the field.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Major Requirements
- Based on the 2020-2021 Curriculum Catalog
- Degree: BS
- Curriculum: Psychology (PSYCH)
- Elective Courses: 35 credits
- General Education Courses: 31 credits
- Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD): 8 Non-Credit Classes
- Major courses: 54 credits
Required: 40 credits
- EDU 114 Lifespan Development, 3 credits
- PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology, 3 credits
- PSY 112 Your Story, Your Self: Personal Identity Through Psychology, 3 credits
- PSY 207 Introduction to Statistics, 3 credits
- PSY 208 Statistical Analysis Practicum, 1 credit
- PSY 225 Social Psychology, 3 credits
- PSY 320 Abnormal Psychology, 3 credits
- PSY 331 Cognitive Psychology, 3 credits
- PSY 345 Psychological Research Methods, 3 credits
- PSY 346 Psychological Research/Writing Practicum, 1 credit
- PSY 415 Psychology of Personality, 3 credits
- PSY 425 History and Philosophy of Psychology, 3 credits
- PSY 430 Biological Psychology, 3 credits
- PSY 440 Senior Research Project I, 3 credits
- PSY 441 Senior Research Project II, 2 credits
Major Electives: 9 credits
- EDU 214 Advanced Child Development: Cross-Cultural Perspective, 3 credits
- EDU 363 Education and Psychology of Exceptional Child, 3 credits
- PSY * Any PSY course (not already required by the major)
300 Level Category: 6 credits
- PSY 301 Psychology of Gender, 3 credits
- PSY 320 Abnormal Psychology, 3 credits
- PSY 330 Forensic Psychology, 3 credits
- PSY 331 Cognitive Psychology, 3 credits
- PSY 355 Psychological Testing and Personality Assessment, 3 credits
- PSY 359 Counseling I, 3 credits
- PSY 380 Topics in Psychology, 3 credits
- PSY 345 Psychological Research Methods, 3 credits
- PSY 381 Internship in Psychology, 3 credits
- PSY 314 Adolescent Development, 3 credits
- PSY 346 Psychological Research/Writing Practicum, 1 credit
- PSY 327 Moral Psychology and the Moral Domain, 3 credits
- PSY 335 Principles of Learning and Behavior, 3 credits
Career Opportunities
Career Pathways
Stephens’ women’s college environment focuses on individual mentoring, critical thinking, career exploration, and leadership. Positions in social services, as well as academia and the private sector, are all options for psychology graduates.
- Become part of a health care team.
- Work in a school setting.
- Take the next step and pursue your M.Ed. in Counseling at Stephens College.
- An excellent foundation for all types of social service work.
- A minor in psychology can augment career options for nearly every major.
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