BA/BS in Psychology - Fort Hays State University

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 (55 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

A candidate for the BA in psychology must complete a 20-hour sequence of out-of-department courses as approved by the Psychology faculty. Generally, this will be a sequence of courses in one department or area related to the student's academic or occupational goals.
Completion of 10 hours of a single foreign language.

Bachelor Arts in Psychology

General Education Requirements	55 Credit Hours
Psychology Major Requirements	42 Credit Hours
Free Electives	13 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	55 Credit Hours
Psychology Major Requirements	42 Credit Hours
Free Electives	13 Credit Hours
Additional Math & Science	10 Credit Hours
Total	120 Credit Hours

Psychology Major Requirements, 30 + 12 Credit Hours

The student must complete all of the following:

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 (12 Credit Hours) - Choose 4 classes from the list below:

PSY 225 Introduction to Therapeutic Skills (3)
PSY 315 Industrial Psychology (3)
PSY 325 Human Sexuality (3)
PSY 330 Elements of Learning (3)
PSY 355 Drugs & Behavior (3)
PSY 357 Forensic Psychology (3)
PSY 359 Evolutionary Psychology (3)
PSY 415 Adolescence (3)
PSY 420 Psychology of Aging (3)
PSY 425 Personality (3)
PSY 450 Perception (3)
Various Special Topics