Bachelor of Science
Psychology
Psychology
Bachelor of ScienceAT A GLANCE
- 120 credits
- Transfer up to 90 credits
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and hybrid courses available
TUITION
- $248 per credit hour (Europe)
- $250 per credit hour (Downrange)
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Explore the fascinating landscape of the human mind and prepare for a career in human services at UMGC Europe.
A popular choice for retiring veterans and career changers, UMGC's bachelor's degree program in psychology will help prepare you for graduate study or a multitude of careers in the field. While acquiring a knowledge base of theory, research, and practice in psychological sciences, you'll hone your quantitative skills, analytical and scientific reasoning, and ability to analyze human behavior.
This program is also available as a minor.
About the Psychology Bachelor's Degree
The curriculum for the bachelor’s degree in psychology, which is aligned with American Psychological Association guidelines, is designed to provide you with a solid grounding in the major theoretical schools of psychology and the findings of research. The program covers the application of psychological concepts and principles to individual cognitive and emotional functioning, the workplace, and interpersonal relationships. The program also emphasizes the application of biological, social, and professional principles and concepts in response to psychological needs.
- Courses
- General Education Requirements
- (3 Credits, PSYC 100)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 300)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 301)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 310)
or any upper-level PSYC course - (3 Credits, PSYC 321)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 335)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 341)
or any upper-level PSYC course - (3 Credits, PSYC 351)
or any upper-level PSYC course - (3 Credits, PSYC 353)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 436)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 495)
Related Required Courses
Note: The following related required courses for the major are listed under general education courses and may be applied to general education or elective requirements.
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
Electives
The bachelor's degree in psychology requires 46 credits in minor and/or elective coursework.
A degree with a major in psychology requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework, including 33 credits for the major; 41 credits in general education requirements; and 46 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree requirements. You must also complete all related required coursework, which may be applied to general education or elective requirements, as part of the 120 credits required for the degree. You must also complete all related required coursework, which may be applied to general education or elective requirements, as part of the 120 credits required for the degree. At least 17 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). See overall degree requirements.
Research and Computer Literacy Courses
(3 Credits, PACE 111M) or
(3 Credits, PACE 111S) or other PACE 111 course
(to be taken in first 6 credits)
(1 Credit, LIBS 150) or
(1 Credit, CAPL 398A) or other general education elective
(3 Credits, IFSM 201) or
(3 Credits, CMST 301) or another computing course appropriate to the academic major
Communications Courses
(3 Credits, WRTG 111) or
(3 Credits, WRTG 291) or other writing course
(3 Credits, WRTG 112)
(3 Credits, SPCH 100) or other communication, writing, or speech course
(3 Credits, WRTG 394) or other advanced upper-level writing course
Math Course
(3 Credits, STAT 200)
(related requirement for the major)
Arts and Humanities Courses
(3 Credits, HIST 142) or
(3 Credits, HIST 157) or other arts and humanities course
(3 Credits, ARTH 204) or foreign language course or other arts and humanities course
Behavioral and Social Science Courses
(3 Credits, ECON 201) or
(3 Credits, ECON 203) or other behavioral and social science course
(3 Credits, GVPT 170) or other behavioral and social science course
Biological and Physical Sciences Courses
(3 Credits, BIOL 101) and
(1 Credit, BIOL 102) or other paired science lecture and laboratory courses
(3 Credits, NUTR 100) or
(3 Credits, BIOL 160) or other science lecture course
- (3 Credits, PSYC 100)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 300)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 301)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 310)
or any upper-level PSYC course - (3 Credits, PSYC 321)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 335)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 341)
or any upper-level PSYC course - (3 Credits, PSYC 351)
or any upper-level PSYC course - (3 Credits, PSYC 353)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 436)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 495)
Related Required Courses
Note: The following related required courses for the major are listed under general education courses and may be applied to general education or elective requirements.
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
Electives
The bachelor's degree in psychology requires 46 credits in minor and/or elective coursework.
A degree with a major in psychology requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework, including 33 credits for the major; 41 credits in general education requirements; and 46 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree requirements. You must also complete all related required coursework, which may be applied to general education or elective requirements, as part of the 120 credits required for the degree. You must also complete all related required coursework, which may be applied to general education or elective requirements, as part of the 120 credits required for the degree. At least 17 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). See overall degree requirements.
Research and Computer Literacy Courses
(3 Credits, PACE 111M) or
(3 Credits, PACE 111S) or other PACE 111 course
(to be taken in first 6 credits)
(1 Credit, LIBS 150) or
(1 Credit, CAPL 398A) or other general education elective
(3 Credits, IFSM 201) or
(3 Credits, CMST 301) or another computing course appropriate to the academic major
Communications Courses
(3 Credits, WRTG 111) or
(3 Credits, WRTG 291) or other writing course
(3 Credits, WRTG 112)
(3 Credits, SPCH 100) or other communication, writing, or speech course
(3 Credits, WRTG 394) or other advanced upper-level writing course
Math Course
(3 Credits, STAT 200)
(related requirement for the major)
Arts and Humanities Courses
(3 Credits, HIST 142) or
(3 Credits, HIST 157) or other arts and humanities course
(3 Credits, ARTH 204) or foreign language course or other arts and humanities course
Behavioral and Social Science Courses
(3 Credits, ECON 201) or
(3 Credits, ECON 203) or other behavioral and social science course
(3 Credits, GVPT 170) or other behavioral and social science course
Biological and Physical Sciences Courses
(3 Credits, BIOL 101) and
(1 Credit, BIOL 102) or other paired science lecture and laboratory courses
(3 Credits, NUTR 100) or
(3 Credits, BIOL 160) or other science lecture course
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