The Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology offers a diverse curriculum that provides a broad-based education in many facets of behavior, mental processes, communication, research, and writing. Courses include forensics, sports and positive psychology, as well as the traditional courses needed to prepare students for graduate studies. Students may select from four tracks/concentrations within the major (Human Services, Developmental Psychology, Health Care/Fitness, and Business). Student learning objectives include the application of scientific method and the ethical treatment of human and animal research subjects.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

• Apply the scientific method to psychological research;
• Identify what constitutes ethical treatment of human and animal subjects in research;
• Develop and understanding of APA format and writing in the field of psychology;
• Develop an understanding of how statistical tests are commonly used in psychological research;
• Analyze human behavior and mental processes;
• Explain theories of development throughout the lifespan;
• Evaluate theories of personality;
• Understand applied psychological approaches for health, marriage and family, sports, and industrial psychology;
• Explain basic concepts of clinical and counseling psychology;
• Explain processes of learning and cognition.

Prerequisites for Major Courses

• Introduction to Psychology;
• Statistics.

Program Outline

To receive a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, students must earn a total of 120.0 credit hours.

Online study mode available campuses: Clearwater, Daytona Beach, Flagship Residential Campus, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Online Division, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Melbourne, Miami, Naples, New Port Richey, Orlando, Patrick Air Force Base, Pembroke Pines, Port St. Lucie, San Marcos, Carazo, Nicaragua, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa, West Palm Beach.

Courses are offered with all options like Face to face, Virtual Remote but Live or Online.