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[DRAFT] 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Psychology, B.S.

Location(s): Online, On Campus

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Program Description

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. It examines behavior and mental processes in an effort to serve human welfare. The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Psychology is designed to provide students with strong research, communication, and critical thinking skills. As such, the program requires completion of an Introductory Psychology course, a Careers in Psychology course, three research-focused courses, courses from the primary areas of the discipline, and a senior capstone experience. An undergraduate degree with a major in psychological science provides students with a strong foundation for graduate study in a variety of disciplines. It also provides a broad liberal arts education that can serve as an entry point into bachelor’s degree-level careers. Students are encouraged to select courses in consultation with an advisor.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

  1. Recognize and apply key concepts, principles, and theories in psychology. (Content Knowledge)
  2. Evaluate psychological research as well as conduct and interpret statistical analyses. (Scientific Inquiry)
  3. Identify ethical standards within the field of psychology and recognize multiple sociocultural, theoretical, and individual perspectives. (Values in Psychological Science)
  4. Clearly and effectively communicate ideas concerning psychology in both oral and written formats. (Communication)
  5. Connect psychological content to workplace and life skills. (Personal and Professional Development)

[icon] This program is part of the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences . 

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s general admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment requirements. 

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements 

Core IMPACTS Curriculum (42 Credit Hours)

KSU’s General Education Core IMPACTS Curriculum  

Statistics Pathway

This program recommends the Statistics Pathway with students taking the following courses in the General Education Core IMPACTS: STAT 1401  in Mathematics & Quantitative Skills, and DATA 1501  in Applied Math.

Core Field of Study (18 Credit Hours)

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in these courses.

Required Courses (12 Credit Hours)

Elective Courses (6 Credit Hours)

Select 6 credit hours of 1000-2000 level coursework from the following prefixes: STAT, MATH, BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, IT, TCOM, CSE, DATA.

Major Field Requirements (21 Credit Hours)

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in these courses. A maximum of 6 credit hours of PSYC 3398 /4498  and a maximum of 6 credit hours of PSYC 4400  can be used in this section.

Required Courses (6 Credit Hours)

Diversity and Multicultural Area (3 Credit Hours)

Select 3 credit hours from the following list of courses:

Personality and Social Area (3 Credit Hours)

Select 3 credit hours from the following list of courses:

Biological Bases Area (3 Credit Hours)

Select 3 credit hours from the following list of courses:

Learning and Cognition Area (3 Credit Hours)

Select 3 credit hours from the following list of courses:

Senior Capstone Experience* (3 Credit Hours)

  • *Prereq: PSYC 4100 ; submission of an application before registration; and one course from each of the four areas. One of the four areas may be completed concurrently.
  • Students must take the ETS Major Field Test as part of the Capstone Experience.
  • PSYC 4400  or PSYC 4499  may substitute. Application available in department office.

 

Choose one of the following:

 

Major Electives (12 Credit Hours)

Select 12 credit hours of 3000-4000 level PSYC coursework.

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in these courses.

University Electives (27 Credit Hours)

In accordance with KSU Graduation Policy , students must earn a grade of “D” or better in these courses while maintaining a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.

Upper-Division Electives (12 Credit Hours)

Select 12 credit hours of 3000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog.

Free Electives (15 Credit Hours)

Select 15 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog.

Program Total (120 Credit Hours)

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