A Psychology degree remains one of the Top 10 undergraduate degrees according to the Princeton Review.
A BS degree in Psychology prepares students for diverse and rewarding careers through classes in human learning, cognition, social psychology, biological psychology, development, and more. Our students have opportunities to take part in undergraduate research, internships, study abroad, the Leadership certificate, Honors classes and more.
Students that graduate with a BS in Psychology can find themselves in some of the following career opportunities:
Psychology majors are competitive for many bachelor’s entry-level jobs because of their ability to think critically, their strong oral and written communication skills, and their tendency to be concerned by real-world problems and ability to pull from scientific literature to solve them. Many students from this major pursue graduate education.
The BS Program in Psychological Sciences is designed as a full-time, year-round semester-based program. Program completion requires 124 credit hours with 33 credit hours in major, 64 in general education, and 27 in minor and electives. Most students finish the degree in four years.
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Experimental Psychology undergraduate program in Georgia
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Average class size in Psychology. Our professors know you!
Our classes provide foundational knowledge regarding the application of behavior and mental processes to self and others.
Psychology prepares students to apply critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and problem-solving skills in a variety of contexts.
Our program prepares students to apply ethical integrity across academic, personal and professional settings.
We offer experiences that encourage personal responsibility, initiative, and collaborative engagement.
Our curriculum provides knowledge of cultural diversity and promotes an atmosphere of cultural awareness and empathy.
We utilize assignments that allow students to develop the ability to communicate orally and in writing with professionalism.
