On-Campus Undergraduate Psychology Program
The FHSU Department of Psychology has a long history of excellence in preparing undergraduate students for entry into competitive graduate programs in clinical, school, and various areas of experimental psychology, as well as helping students into entry level careers in the mental health field.
The Department of Psychology offers two undergraduate degree options - the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Arts. Both of these degrees are offered virtually and on-campus.
Although the American Psychological Association (APA) does not offer accreditation for undergraduate programs, our courses are structured to meet the learning outcomes set forth by the APA.
Comparison of Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts
Curriculum
General Education
All students are required to complete this 55 hour program. This program has two components: Foundation Studies and Liberal Arts. The Foundation Studies has two divisions: A) Analysis and Communication and B) Personal Wellness, and the Liberal Arts having three divisions: A) International Studies, B) Distribution and C) Upper-Division Integrative Courses.
Psychology Major
The psychology major consists of two components: a 30 hour core curriculum, and a 12 hour elective curriculum. Students must complete all courses in the psychology core. However, students get the opportunity to tailor their major to specific interests by selecting 4 courses from our list of psychology electives to complete the 42 hour major.
Recommended Course Sequence
The faculty in the Department of Psychology have put considerable thought into recommending the following sequence of courses. In our expereince, students who take courses in this order maximize their chances of success. PSY 100 (General Psychology) serves as a prerequisite for all of our courses. Next, we recommend students take PSY 101 and PSY 201, followed by PSY 480, then PSY 498 and PSY 668. The psychology electives, and other content courses (300, 334, 340, and 400) can be taken at any time throughout your college career after you complete PSY 100.
