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May 09, 2024
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2024-2025 General Catalog
Psychology - BA, BS
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Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services
Department of Psychology
About This Degree
Psychology is the science of behavior and mental processes. The department is internationally known for its innovative research, teaching, and scholarship programs. Graduates are prepared for professions in mental health, research, education, and human service settings. Given that most career paths in psychology require graduate training, Utah State’s psychology program is directed toward helping majors meet the prerequisites of competitive graduate programs and preparing them for research and graduate work in psychology.
Faculty involve students in research opportunities, which can be conducted in any number of Utah State’s excellent research facilities. Students are required to complete an apprenticeship course which allows them to gain work experience outside of the classroom. They are also encouraged to get involved with Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology, in order to help them with their academic pursuits and get more information about opportunities available with a degree in psychology.
Students earn a BS in psychology by completing all required courses in the major. To receive a BA, students must also gain proficiency in one or more foreign languages.
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Minimum University Requirements
Admission Requirements For This Program
- New freshmen must be admitted to USU in Good Standing.
- Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU must be admitted to USU in Good Standing.
Major Requirements
A grade of C or better is required for all major courses. 3.0 Psychology major Course GPA required at graduation.
PSY 1010 is a prerequisite for ALL psychology courses. Many of these psychology courses also have additional prerequisites as listed in the USU General Catalog.
Required Courses (20 credits)
Undergraduate Research Core (4 credits)
Choose one of the following courses to fulfill the undergraduate research requirement. The other course may be used as a major elective.
Diversity and Inclusivity Core (3 credits)
Choose one of the following courses to fulfill the diversity and inclusivity requirement. The other course may be used as a major elective.
Major Electives (12 credits)
Students must complete 12 credits of major electives. Courses from the Undergraduate Research Core and the Diversity and Inclusivity Core may count in the major elective area if the additional courses have not been used for the core requirements.
Capstone Experience (3 credits)
Choose one of the following courses to fulfill the capstone requirements:
Minor Requirement
Students are required to complete a minor housed in another department. The minimum GPA and grade for minor courses will be determined by the minor the student selects and are not determined by the psychology major GPA and minimum grade requirements. Experiential Courses (Suggested Electives)
The following courses will count toward general elective credit but will not count toward major electives or other major requirements. These courses are designed to allow credit for research, teaching, or related employment experience outside of the classroom.
Open Electives
Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your Academic Advisor for details.
Suggested Degree Map - Psychology BA, BS
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