Psychology is a scientific field that studies behavior, social interactions, and the human mind. Psychologists not only seek to understand and explain how people think, act, and feel but they also seek to apply this information to a variety of issues that impact our daily functioning (e.g. mental health, physical health, performance enhancement, work productivity, self-help, motivation).
Our degree requires that students take a total of 50 credit hours (43 hours in psychology plus 7 hours in philosophy). We emphasize the American Psychological Association "scientist/practitioner" model so students are trained to think critically like a scientist but also apply our knowledge to a variety of issues. Our curriculum provides a firm foundation in critical thinking, research methods, statistics, and oral and written communication skills. Our smaller class sizes allow faculty to work more closely with each student as well as integrate more hands-on, interactive experiences in our classes. In addition, our degree ensures that you will graduate having not only depth but breadth when it comes to your background knowledge in psychology.
In addition to our Bachelor of Science degree, please visit the Related Programs tab to see our other Psychology options.
Psychology electives at 2000 level or above (6 credit hours)
NOTE: The number of credit hours in required psychology courses is limited to 43 for the B.S., and no more than 52 credit hours in psychology count towards the 124 credit hours required for graduation.
To declare psychology as your major, please contact Dr. Melissa Hakman ([email protected]; 405-208-5397).
Students interested in Psychology can easily transfer their academic credits to Oklahoma City University! Rose State College students should review the below articulation agreement to determine which courses are needed for the B.S. in Psychology degree.
