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Students who major in psychology may choose to pursue either the BA or the BS degree. The total
number of semester hours required for an undergraduate degree in Psychology is 120. The BA degree
program consists of 40 semester hours of psychology in combination with the study of a foreign
language (12 semester hours).
The BS degree program provides intensive para‐professional training in psychology. In this program, 52
semester hours in psychology provide students with skills in such areas as psychological measurement
and research methodology, including computer assisted data analysis. Practical experience is gained
through practicum placements in mental hospitals, social service agencies, counseling practices,
government offices, research institutions, and other professional settings.
Psychology majors must earn a “C” or better in all psychology courses in their major program. After
completing ENGL 101 and ENGL 102, Argument and Research and Expository Writing, students must
take and successfully pass the Bowie State University English Proficiency Examination. Transfer students
who completed their English composition requirements at another university must take the English
Proficiency Examination during their first semester of enrollment at the University.
Exceptions to, or substitutions for, the following major requirements are considered only through a
formal process of departmental recommendations.
THE PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY
CORE REQUIREMENTS (52 semester hours)
Sem. Hrs.
PSYC 101 General Psychology 3
PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychopathology 3
PSYC 202 Psychology of Learning 3
PSYC 204 Statistics I 3
PSYC 205 Experimental Psychology 4
PSYC 302 Childhood and Adolescence 3
PSYC 304 Cognitive Psychology 3
PSYC 307 Personality 3
PSYC 308 Social Psychology 3
PSYC 311 Cross Cultural Psychology 3
PSYC 320 Physiological Psychology 3
PSYC 404 Psychological Measurement 3
PSYC 431 Seminar in Psychology 3
PSYC 442 Statistics II 3
PSYC ___ Psychology Electives 9
GENERAL EDUCATION AND INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
See catalog for the full list of University General Education and Institutional Requirements.
English Composition (6 semester hours)
ENGL 101 Expository Writing 3
ENGL 102 Argument and Research 3
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