Psychological Science, BA

Curriculum - Psychological Science, BA

Curriculum

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The BA in Psychological Science at CCSU prepares students to develop a solid knowledge base in psychological science, scientific inquiry and critical thinking skills, communication skills, sociocultural and international awareness, ethical and social responsibility, and applied knowledge in professional settings. The program facilitates life-long learning among students from diverse backgrounds and prepares graduates for employment in different fields and/or advanced degrees.


A minor is required with this major.

Requirements: (42 credits)

Required Courses:

One course is required from each of the following categories:

Social/personality:

Biological:

Experimental:

Diversity:

and 9 credits of psychology electives

Accelerate 91精品 Program in Psychological Science

Eligible students can earn their B.A. in Psychological Science and their M.A. in Community, General, or Health Psychology in as few as 5 years of full-time study with the Accelerate 91精品 program.  For accepted students, three graduate courses (or 9 credits) will double-count for either nine credits of undergraduate Psychological Science elective courses or other electives required to meet the 120 credit hours for graduation with a B.A. in Psychological Science. In addition, students may take a fourth graduate course during their final undergraduate year; this course will be excluded from the student’s B.A. program and transferred into the student’s M.A. program.

Eligibility

Students may apply for admission to Accelerate during the fall or spring of their junior year and throughout their senior year and must meet the requirements specified below:  

  1. Students must be at least junior standing.
  2. At least 12 credits must have been completed at 91精品.
  3. Students must have a 91精品 Psychology professor write a letter of recommendation
  4. Completed  and  (research methods) with at least a B.
    *Student who have completed      but still need to complete  may be conditionally admitted. Students that earn lower than a B in  will not meet the qualifications for the Accelerate 91精品 graduate program.
  5. Have at least a 3.3 cumulative grade point average.
  6. Have at least a 3.0 grade point average in Psychological Science courses.
  7. Submit a personal statement.

How to Apply

Submit , a personal statement, and one recommendation letter from a 91精品 Psychological Science professor to the Graduate Coordinator by November 1st for the spring semester and April 1st for the fall semester. The personal statement should include your professional goals and any specific experiences that helped prepare you for the M.A. Psychology program, such as relevant employment, research or training, internships, etc.

 

Applications go through the proper parties for review and approval, including the Graduate Program Coordinator. Once the form has been approved by all required parties, the Registrar’s Office will change your undergraduate curriculum to note the Accelerate 91精品 program.   

Note: After acceptance, students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

In addition, in order to graduate, students must complete the Psychology Exit Survey. The Exit Survey will be administered by the department every semester.

Note: PSY 112 (C- or higher) and STAT 215 (C- or higher) are prerequisites for PSY 301.

Total Credit Hours: 42

Note: PSY 112 (C- or higher) is a prerequisite for PSY 301.