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2024-2026 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog

Psychology, B.S.

Location(s): Dickinson Campus, DSUlive


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Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is a major within the School of Professional Studies. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.

Degree Requirements:

  • General Education Courses
  • Major Courses
  • Minor Courses
  • Electives

Degree available DSUlive

Career Options

Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree - Psychology?

The Bachelor of Science in psychology provides an education relevant to the physical and environmental bases of human behavior in fields such as counseling, therapy, group dynamics and teaching in the field of psychology.

Possible Career Paths

  • Mental Health Counselor
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Substance Abuse Counselor
  • Social Worker

Requirements


Subtotal: 37


Subtotal: 9


Total: 46


Semester Sequence


First Semester


Subtotal: 16


Second Semester


Subtotal: 16


Third Semester


Subtotal: 15


Fourth Semester


Subtotal: 15


Fifth Semester


Subtotal: 14


Sixth Semester


Subtotal: 15


Seventh Semester


  • Elective - Any PSYC elective of your choice Credits: 3
  • Minor Course - Course from minor field of study Credits: 3
  • Minor Course - Course from minor field of study Credits: 3
  • Minor Course - Course from minor field of study Credits: 3
  • Elective - Any course of your choice Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15


Eighth Semester


Subtotal: 15


PSYC 370  and PSYC 375  are prerequisites for PSYC 497 .

120 credits are required for graduation - take elective courses as needed to total 120 credit hours (general education, major, minor and elective courses)

Student Learning Outcomes


The Student Learning Outcomes for the Psychology Program address four categories of importance to the disciplinary field:

  1. Knowledge Base in Psychology: Integrate psychological knowledge in the following domains: Abnormal, Personality, Developmental, Social, History, Treatments/Therapeutics, Biological, Health, Learning and Cognition. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, VII, and IX.)
  2. Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking: Read, analyze, and evaluate quantitative and qualitative research and use scientific inquiry and critical thinking to study and interpret psychological research. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VII, VIII.)
  3. Psychological Research: Research design, data collection, data analysis and presentation of research findings. Students demonstrate effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills for information exchange. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VI, VIII, and X.)
  4. Professional Development: Professional presentation skills and effective interaction with others. Apply psychological content and skills to career goals. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes VI, VII, VIII, IX, and X.)

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