Psychology, B.A.
Millersville University's Psychology BA prepares students to be well versed in many aspects of psychology, qualifying them for graduate school or a job in an incredibly diversified field. The program exposes students to both the humanistic and the more traditional experimental approaches to the study of behavior. Curriculum flexibility allows psychology majors to prepare for graduate training in psychology and related fields, or for employment in a variety of human service or business and industrial areas. Through learning experiences in and out of the classroom, our undergraduate program prepares students who are well-versed in psychological theories and scientific methodologies and who demonstrate cultural sensitivity and embrace a variety of points of view.
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Major in Psychology, BA
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Credits Required for Major
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Minimum Residency 50% of Major Courses
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Minimum GPA 2.0 for Major
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You must successfully complete two required courses and two core electives prior to completing 90 credits hours to be retained in the PSYC major
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OVERVIEW OF PSYCHOLOGY3 hours
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General Psychology (C- or higher required)
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METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY8 hours
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PSYC 211 must be successfully completed prior to completing 90 credits hours to be retained in the PSYC Major.
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Principles of Statistics and Experimental Design 1 (C- or higher required)
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Principles of Statistics and Experimental Design 2 (C- or higher required)
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ADVANCED LABORATORY COURSE (C- OR HIGHER REQUIRED) - Choose 1 of the following:0–4 hours
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Adv. Lab Cognitive Psychology
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Adv Lab Sensation & Perception
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Adv Lab Learn Beh Analysis
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Adv Lab in Developmental Science
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PSYCHOLOGY CORE ELECTIVES - Choose 4 of the following:9–15 hours
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Intro to Physiological Psychology
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Intro Learn Beh Analysis
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Development of the Child and Adolescent
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Life Span Human Development
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Psychology of Aging
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Adv. Lab Cognitive Psychology
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Adv Lab Sensation & Perception
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Adv Lab Learn Beh Analysis
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Social Psychology
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Adv Lab in Developmental Science
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Industrial Psychology
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Personality Theory
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Abnormal Psychology
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Health Psychology
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Tests and Measurements
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History and Systems of Psych
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PSYCHOLOGY GENERAL ELECTIVES - Choose 6 hours from:6 hours
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Psychology Misconceptions
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Human Relations
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Evolutionary Psychology
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Psychology Human Adjustment
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Psychology of Drug Addiction
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Psychology of Racism
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Human-Animal Bond
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Psycholgy and Religion
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Applied Behavior Analysis
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Cognitive Science
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Neuropsychology
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Human Memory
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Family Systems
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Advanced Physiological Psych
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Childhood Disorders
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Counseling Strategies
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Seminar in Psychology
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Art, Music and Written Word
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Honors Course
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Honors Seminar
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Directed Projects in Psych
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Topics In Psychology
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Independent Study in Psych
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Departmental Honors
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Co-Op Ed Experience in Psyc
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Co-Op Ed Experience in Psyc
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PSYCHOLOGY CAPSTONE COURSE - Choose 3 hours from:3 hours
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History and Systems of Psych
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Seminar in Psychology
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Directed Projects in Psych
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Honors Course
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Honors Seminar
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Independent Study in Psych
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Departmental Honors
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Co-Op Ed Experience in Psyc
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Majors must complete 3 credits of PSYC capstone credits. Majors must have completed 75 total credits and have completed or be enrolled in their Psychology Advanced Lab course prior to enrolling in a capstone course. Listed capstone courses taken prior to completing 75 total credits and the Psychology Advanced Lab will count as Core or General Electives (as applicable), not as a capstone.
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Total hours29–39 hours -
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Req Related for Psychology
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Required Related Credits
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BIOLOGY
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OTHER REQUIRED RELATED
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Philosophy Course - Choose 1 class for at least 3 hours from:3 hours
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Any PHIL course(s)
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Sociology Course - Choose 1 class for at least 3 hours from:3 hours
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Any SOCY course(s)
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Total hours6 hours -