Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Greater Kansas City

Psychology, the study of human behavior, partners well with the liberal arts coursework and facilitates ethical thinking, self-awareness and empathy within a global community. This major provides a foundation in human physiological, mental, personality, and social development.

Specific coursework is focused on research, theories and processes useful for understanding oneself and others both as individuals and as members of various groups. You are prepared for graduate study leading to professions in counseling, teaching, ministry, youth work, and other related fields.

The requirements for graduation from Ottawa University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology are listed below. Double majors and concentrations are also available. Your personal graduation plan may vary based on prior credit granted.

LIBERAL ARTS COURSES
12 Semester Credit Hours
 
LAS 30012 Proseminar
LAS 39014 The Individual in Society
LAS 45012 Graduation Review

MAJOR REQUIRED COURSES
40 Semester Credit Hours

MAT 32044 Statistics
PSY 12053 Principles of Psychology
PSY 30153 Theories of Personality
PSY 30353 Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
PSY 31354 Physiological Psychology
PSY 32153 Social Psychology
PSY 32253 Research Design and Analysis
PSY 32353 Developmental Psychology
PSY 40854 History and Systems of Psychology
PSY 49201 Seminar in Psychology: Capstone Course

ELECTIVE COURSES
76 Semester Credit Hours

Including breadth area requirements from the following areas:
Art/Expression;  Social/Civic; Science/Description; Value/Meaning

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION                                       
128 Semester Credit Hours

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