Department website: https://www.atu.edu/behaviorsci/

The Psychology curriculum is designed to

1. prepare students for advanced study in psychology;
2. support, through electives, programs of study in other disciplines;
3. give a basis for entry into the job market;
4. arouse the curiosity of all students regarding human behavior;
5. provide opportunities for experiences outside the classroom by way of field programs and practical experiences. 

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See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements."

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Complete a minor, an associate's degree or a second degree.

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At least 40 of the total hours required for graduation must be 3000 - 4000 level courses.

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Psychology majors must earn a grade of 'C' or higher.

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Take 15 hours from the below Topical Core courses:

PSY 3003 Abnormal Psychology or PSY 3153 Personality Psychology;

PSY 3053 Behavioral Neuroscience or PSY 4053 Sensation and Perception; 

PSY 3063 Developmental Psychology: Childhood or PSY 3183 Development Psychology: Adolescence;

PSY 3073 Psychology of Learning or PSY 4073 Cognitive Psychology;

PSY 3123 Evolutionary Psychology or PSY 4043 Social Psychology/SOC 4043 Social Psychology.

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This program partners the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology undergraduate degree with the Master of Science (MS) in Higher Education and Student Affairs. Students in this accelerated program can substitute up to 12 hours of student affairs administration courses from the following: SAA 6113 Research Design and Analysis for PSY 4003 Capstone: Advanced Research Method and Lab for Psychology; and/or SAA 6023 Introduction to Student Affairs Administration and/or SAA 6033 Student Development Theory for electives; and/or SAA 6043 College Students and Diversity and/or SAA 6073 Counseling Theories and Helping Skills for 3000-4000 level psychology electives.

Students who complete the program:

• Students will express interest in and increase participation in professional presentation and research symposiums.
• Psychology students will increase interest in seeking acceptance into graduate programs.
• Psychology students should demonstrate oral and written communication skills at an acceptable level.