Course List - Bachelor of Science in Psychology
A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major.
Requirements for the major (50 credits)
| Prescribed Courses (16 credits) | ||
| PSYCH 100 | Introductory Psychology Introduction to general psychology; principles of human behavior and their applications. |
3 credits |
| PSYCH 105 | Psychology as a Science and Profession Overview of history and methods of psychology as a science and profession; applications and ethical issues in psychology. |
3 credits |
| ENGL 202A | Effective Writing: Writing in the Social Sciences Instruction in writing persuasive arguments about significant issues in the social sciences. (A student may take only one course for credit from ENGL 202A, 202B, 202C, and 202D.) |
3 credits |
| PSYCH 301W | Basic Research Methods in Psychology Introduction to methods of psychological research, with special attention to hypothesis formation and testing, threats to validity, and data presentation. |
4 credits |
| PSYCH 490 | Senior Seminar in Psychology Capstone experience for senior psychology majors; review of current research literature; topics vary. |
3 credits |
| Additional Courses (34 credits) | |
| General Quantitative Courses (GQ) | 6 credits |
| PSYCH 200 or STAT 200 (cannot double count as GQ) | 4 credits |
| 200-level PSYCH Courses | 12 credits |
| 400-level PSYCH Courses | 12 credits |
Additional and Supporting Courses (24 credits)
Business option (15 credits)
(Select 15 total credits from at least 2 different groups):
| Economics/Finance/Marketing/Accounting | ||
| ACCTG 211 | Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making | 4 credits |
| ECON 102 (formerly ECON 002) |
Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and Policy | 3 credits |
| ECON 104 (formerly ECON 004) |
Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy | 3 credits |
| ECON 315 | Labor Economics | 3 credits |
| FIN 301 | Corporation Finance | 3 credits |
| PL SC 490 | Policy Making and Evaluation | 3 credits |
| MKTG 301 | Principals of Marketing | 3 credits |
| MKTG 445 | Global Marketing | 3 credits |
| Management/Law and Ethics/Labor Relations/Communications | ||
| B LAW 243 (B A 243) |
Social, Legal, and Ethical Environment of Business | 4 credits |
| CAS 352 | Organizational Communication | 3 credits |
| H P A 101 | Introduction to Health Services Organizations | 3 credits |
| LER 100 | Employment Relations | 3 credits |
| LER 401 | The Law of Labor-Management Relations | 4 credits |
| LER 460 | Human Resources Ethics | 3 credits |
| MGMT 301W | Basic Management Concepts | 3 credits |
| MGMT 321 | Leadership and Motivation | 3 credits |
| MGMT 331 | Management and Organization | 3 credits |
| PHIL 119 | Ethical Leadership | 3 credits |
| SCM 301 | Supply Chain Management | 3 credits |
| Global View/Gender and Race/History | ||
| LER 458Y | History of Work in America | 3 credits |
| SOC 455 | Work and Occupations | 3 credits |
| SOC 456 (WMNST 456) |
Gender, Occupations, and Professions | 3 credits |
Supporting courses and related areas (9 credits)
Psychology department list of supporting courses.
| Arts (GA)/Humanities (GH) | 3 credits |
| Natural Sciences (GN) | 3 credits |
| Social & Behavior Sciences (GS) | 3 credits |
| General education (45 credits) (9 of these 45 credits are included in the requirements for the major) |
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| Arts—GA | 6 credits | |
| Humanities—GH | 6 credits | |
| Health and Physical Activity—GHA | 3 credits | |
| Natural Sciences—GN | 9 credits | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences—GS | 6 credits | |
| Writing and Speaking—GWS | 9 credits | |
| Quantification—GQ | 6 credits | |
Electives (10–13 credits)
You can choose your electives from the World Campus Course Catalog.
Please note: Among the above degree requirements, students should incorporate at least 3 credits in US cultures, 3 credits in international (IL) cultures, and 3 credits in writing across the curriculum courses. The above course list includes only courses offered by World Campus. An official degree audit or the recommended academic plan for this program may include additional course options and detailed requirements. All students are expected to complete at least 36 Penn State credits to earn this degree. Please consult an academic adviser for details.