Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Psychology
The Psychology Department offers flexibility by allowing students to choose either the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science route. Although the core coursework is the same for both, there are some slight differences.
Whether you pursue a BA or BS, you'll also need to complete FHSU's General Education requirements (34 hours).
Students also have the flexibility to complete the BA or BS degree in Psychology online via FHSU Online. GetEducated.com recently named the online undergraduate degree a "Best Buy."
Bachelor of Arts
- Completion of 10 hours of a single foreign language.
Bachelor Arts in Psychology
| General Education Requirements | 34 Credit Hours |
| Psychology Major Requirements | 36 Credit Hours |
| Free Electives | 40 Credit Hours |
| Foreign Language | 10 Credit Hours |
| Total | 120 Credit Hours |
Bachelor of Science
- A candidate for the BS in Psychology must complete 20 hours of course work in Natural Science and/or Mathematics.
- We recommend the BS option for students who intend to go to graduate school.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
| General Education Requirements | 34 Credit Hours |
| Psychology Major Requirements | 36 Credit Hours |
| Free Electives | 37 Credit Hours |
| Additional Math & Science | 13 Credit Hours |
| Total | 120 Credit Hours |
Psychology Major Requirements, 36 Credit Hours
Students must complete all of the following (30 Credit Hours):
PSY 100 General Psychology (3)
PSY 101 Psychology as a Discipline & Profession (1)
PSY 201 The Science of Psychology (3)
PSY 300 Abnormal Psychology (3)
PSY 334 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (3)
PSY 340 Social Psychology (3)
PSY 400 Child and Developmental Psychology (3)
PSY 480 Applied Statistic (4)
PSY 498 Experimental Lab (4)
PSY 668 Neuropsychology (3)
Elective Hour Options (6 Credit Hours) - Choose 2 classes from the list below:
PSY 225: Introduction to Therapeutic Skills (3)
PSY 312: Introduction to School Psychology (3)
PSY 315: Industrial Psychology (3)
PSY 325: Human Sexuality (3)
PSY 330: Elements of Learning (3)
PSY 350: Special Topics Courses (these vary from semester to semester) (3)
PSY 355: Drugs and Behavior (3)
PSY 357: Forensic Psychology (3)
PSY 359: Evolutionary Psychology (3)
PSY 369: Criminal Psychology (3)
PSY 375: Case Management (3)
PSY 412: Social & Emotional Development (3)
PSY 415: Adolescence (3)
PSY 420: Psych of Aging (3)
PSY 422: Intimate Relationships (3)
PSY 425: Personality (3)
PSY 430: Sports Psychology (3)
PSY 450: Perception (3)
PSY 452: Judgment & Decision Making (3)
PSY 460: Behavioral Addictions (3)
PSY 462: Eating Disorders (3)
PSY 474: Independent Studies (1-3)
PSY 476: Apprenticeship (1-3)
PSY 685: Behavior Therapy (3)
How to Reach Us
Department of Psychology
Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street
Martin Allen Hall 104
Phone: 785-628-4405
psecreta@fhsu.edu
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