Bachelor of Science in Psychology

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology is a self-paced learning program that may be completed off campus. Study programs are not structured in semesters, quarters or terms, allowing students to begin their degree programs at any time during the year.

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology requires students to satisfy 14 Core Courses, 14 General Education Courses, and 14 General Elective Courses, for a total of 126 semester units.

Core Courses for Psychology

Course descriptions for the undergraduate Psychology major may be found by following this link: Bachelor of Science in Psychology

  • PSY 102 Introduction to Psychology
  • PSY 116 Psychology of Gender
  • PSY 150 Health Psychology
  • PSY 180 Introduction to Organizational Psychology
  • PSY 220 Developmental Psychology
  • PSY 228 Social Psychology
  • PSY 270 Learning Theories
  • PSY 280 Marriage and Family
  • PSY 312 Test and Measurements in Psychology
  • PSY 330 History and Systems of Psychology
  • PSY 380 Personality Theories
  • PSY 408 Abnormal Psychology
  • PSY 418 Counseling Psychology
  • PSY 430 Educational Psychology

Undergraduate General Education Courses

Course descriptions for Undergraduate General Education courses may be found by following this link: General Education Course Descriptions

  • GED 102 The Human Body
  • GED 108 Environmental Science
  • GED 120 Introduction to Humanities
  • GED 130 Introduction to Civilization
  • GED 132 United States Government
  • GED 150 Mathematics
  • GED 155 English
  • GED 210 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
  • GED 212 Introduction to Philosophy
  • GED 215 Psychology of Adjustment
  • GED 216 Introduction to Sociology
  • GED 232 Early U.S. History
  • GED 250 World Religions
  • GED 260 Criminology

Undergraduate General Elective Courses

Course descriptions for General Elective Courses may be found by following this link: General Elective Course Descriptions

  • BAM 105 Introduction to Business
  • BAM 118 Computing Concepts
  • BAM 306 Principles of Marketing
  • BAM 312 Business Communications
  • BAM 315 Principles of Management
  • BAM 317 Business Law
  • BAM 401 International Business
  • BAM 402 Public Relations
  • BAM 406 Business and Society
  • BAM 410 Organizational Theory and Behavior
  • BAM 411 Human Resources Management
  • BAM 418 Small Business Management
  • BCJ 210 Juvenile Justice
  • GEL 205 Marketing Hospitality
  • GEL 447 Business Ethics
  • HCA 200 The United States Health Care System
  • HCA 305 Introduction to Community Health Care System
  • HCA 340 Cultural Diversity in Health & Illness
  • MKT 121 Customer Service
  • MKT 230 Consumer Behavior
  • MKT 310 Advertising and Promotions

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