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Psychology—Bachelor of Science

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Website: Bachelor of Science in Psychology

College/School: School of Professional Studies

Apply to UIW: Application for the Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree program will contribute to a student's general knowledge and prepare them to pursue advanced degrees in psychology or related disciplines. The program seeks to deliver its curriculum through an interactive and collaborative learning environment that provides its participants with a strong theoretical and scientific foundation in the field of psychology. Psychology offers insight into human behavior, human nature and teaches specific skills for working with individuals or groups.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology Degree Plan

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree program requires completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours.

UIW Undergraduate Core Curriculum

UIW core coursework is required. Review the Undergraduate Core Curriculum Here and review the degree plans for each concentration for scheduling of the core curriculum classwork. In addition, 45 Community Service hours are part of all bachelor's degree programs. See Community Service.

 

UIW Core Curriculum for the School of Professional Studies
 Composition and Rhetoric  6 credit hours 
 Literature and Art 6 credit hours 
 Science and Mathematics 7 credit hours 
 History and Social Sciences 6 credit hours 
 Philosophy and Religion  9 credit hours 
 Second Language  6 credit hours 
 Wellness and Physical Education  3 credit hours
 Computer Literacy
 3 credit hours
  46 total core credit hours
   
 Community Service 45 clock hours (non-credit) 

Bachelor of Science in Psychology Required Coursework

PSYC 1301Introduction to Psychology

3
PSYC 2320Scientific Literacy in Psychology

3
PSYC 2350Development Psychology

3
PSYC 2380Biology and Behavior

3
PSYC 3331Abnormal Psychology

3
PSYC 3351Social Psychology

3
PSYC 3353Personality

3
PSYC 3380Applied Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

3
PSYC 3385Multicultural Issues

3
PSYC 3450Quantitative Methods

4
PSYC 3472Learning, Memory and Cognition

4
PSYC 4331History of Psychology

3
Total Credit Hours:38

Required Upper Division Coursework

PSYC 4332Theories of Psychotherapy

3
And
PSYC 43CSCapstone Project in Psychology

3
Or
PSYC 4359Directed Practicum Internship

3
Total Credit Hours:6

Selected Upper Division Coursework

Select nine credit hours from this list of upper division courses.

PSYC 3320Qualitative Methods

3
PSYC 4310Research Design

3
PSYC 4315Comparative Psychology

3
PSYC 4322Experimental Psychology: Perception

3
PSYC 4325Experimental Psychology: Motivation

3
Total Credit Hours:9

Electives

General elective coursework is required to meet the 120 total credit hours for the degree.

Total Credit Hours: 120