Psychology, B.A.

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An undergraduate degree in psychology will prepare students for careers in human services as well as for graduate school programs in psychology, counseling, social work, or law.

Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in Psychology from Lakeland University should be able to:

Demonstrate a working knowledge of psychology’s content domains.
Identify the fundamental principles of psychological research.
Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science.
Demonstrate effective writing to summarize psychological research.
Develop professional direction for life after graduation.

Major Requirements (42 semester hours)

The completion of at least one area of emphasis:

Brain and Behavior Emphasis

Clinical/Counseling Emphasis

The completion of required psychology major electives:

Complete eighteen (18) additional semester hours of PSY courses. If the Clinical/Counseling emphasis is chosen, three (3) semester hours must be from the Brain and Behavior emphasis. If the Brain and Behavior emphasis is chosen, three (3) semester hours must be from the Clinical/Counseling emphasis. If both emphases are chosen, six (6) additional semester hours of PSY courses must be completed.