B.A. in Psychology
Plymouth, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 31,900 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Deeper Insight
Psychology is a broad discipline that employs the methods of scientific inquiry as it observes, describes, and explores the brain's role in emotion, thought, and behavior.
A Broad Discipline
Think Critically and Creatively
Students enrolled in Lakeland's Psychology program are called upon to think critically and creatively as they examine how organisms adapt to their surroundings through biological, social, emotional, perceptual, and cognitive capacities. Students learn to become clear communicators, attentive listeners, and dynamic problem solvers.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Traditional Undergraduate Scholarships
Lakeland is committed to providing exceptional value at a manageable cost. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships to help make the cost of your education more affordable.
We also encourage all students applying for scholarships to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
After gaining acceptance to Lakeland, you may begin applying for scholarships through your Future Muskie Portal. You will use the login information you created when you first applied to Lakeland to access the portal site. Each scholarship opportunity will be listed as a "Form" on your checklist.
If you have any questions or would like additional scholarship information, please contact your admissions counselor or the financial aid office!
Curriculum
Main Campus (Full-Time): Psychology, B.A.
Major Requirements (48-57 semester hours)
- PSY 200 - General Psychology
- PSY 221 - Statistics for Psychology OR MAT 221 - Statistics for Psychology
- PSY 321 - Personality Theories
- PSY 340 - Experimental Psychology
- PSY 463 - History and Systems of Psychology (WI)
Content Areas (24 semester hours)
Brain, Body, and Mind
Two of the following:
- PSY 305 - Health Psychology
- PSY 411 - Biological Psychology
- PSY 462 - Cognitive Psychology
Clinical
Two of the following:
- PSY 372 - Abnormal Psychology
- PSY 405 - Child Psychopathology
- PSY 408 - Psychological Testing
Lifespan
Both of the following:
- PSY 350 - Child Psychology
- PSY 361 - Aging: Bio-psychosocial Implications OR SOC 361 - Aging: Bio-psychosocial Implications
Self and Others
Two of the following:
- PSY 220 - Social Psychology OR SOC 220 - Social Psychology
- PSY 227 - Cross-Cultural Psychology OR SOC 227 - Cross-Cultural Psychology
- PSY 240 - Positive Psychology
Students must choose one of the following tracks
Traditional Track
Electives (9 semester hours):
Complete nine (9) additional semester hours from the following:
- PSY 222 - Sexuality: Psychosocial Perspectives OR SOC 222 - Sexuality: Psychosocial Perspectives
- PSY 230 - Educational Psychology OR EDU 230 - Educational Psychology
- PSY 280 - Special Topics in Psychology
- PSY 282 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- PSY 306 - Gender: Biopsychosocial Perspectives
- PSY 381 - Counseling: Methods and Ethics *
- PSY 390 - Cooperative Education Experience–Psychology (1-12 semester hours)
- PSY 400 - Internship in Psychology
- PSY 403 - Psychology and Film
- PSY 410 - Group Therapy *
- PSY 417 - Drugs and Behavior
- PSY 422 - Counseling: Theories & Application
- PSY 480 - Special Topics in Psychology OR EDU 432 - Survey of the Exceptional Person
- PSY 432 - Survey of the Exceptional Person
- Courses not used to satisfy the Content Areas requirement.
- Any additional psychology (PSY) courses offered.
Cooperative Education Track
Complete fifteen (15) semester hours from the following:
- EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)
- EXP 300 - Experiential Learning Seminar (1 semester hour) - Co-requisite with first experience of PSY/EXP 390
- EXP 301 - Work, Ethics, and the Good Life (1 semester hour) - Co-requisite with second experience of PSY/EXP 390
- PSY 390 - Cooperative Education Experience–Psychology (1-12 semester hours) - Completed two times for a total of twelve (12) semester hours
- Optional Summer Experience: PSY 391 - Cooperative Education Experience–Psychology (0 semester hours)
Complete three (3) additional semester hours from the following:
- PSY 222 - Sexuality: Psychosocial Perspectives OR SOC 222 - Sexuality: Psychosocial Perspectives
- PSY 230 - Educational Psychology OR EDU 230 - Educational Psychology
- PSY 280 - Special Topics in Psychology
- PSY 282 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- PSY 306 - Gender: Biopsychosocial Perspectives
- PSY 381 - Counseling: Methods and Ethics *
- PSY 403 - Psychology and Film
- PSY 410 - Group Therapy *
- PSY 417 - Drugs and Behavior
- PSY 422 - Counseling: Theories & Application
- PSY 432 - Survey of the Exceptional Person OR EDU 432 - Survey of the Exceptional Person
- PSY 480 - Special Topics in Psychology
- Courses not used to satisfy the Content Areas requirement
- Any additional psychology (PSY) courses are offered, excluding PSY 390 and PSY 400
*Courses are offered at Lakeland University's main campus location only. Students may enroll in these courses in the course delivery format available and may require in-person attendance.
Program Outcome
Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in Psychology from Lakeland University should be able to:
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
- Identify the fundamental principles of psychological research
- Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science
- Demonstrate effective writing to summarize psychological research
- Develop professional direction for life after graduation
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
An undergraduate degree in Psychology will prepare students for careers in human services as well as for graduate school programs in psychology, counseling, social work, or law.
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