Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Pineville, USA
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Introduction
The LCU psychology program offers a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree. The study of psychology here at Louisiana Christian University is dedicated to furthering the understanding of the human mind, human behavior, human interaction, and interaction within society through theory and Christian values. We strive to promote Christian values in the field of psychology so that our students are equipped and able to serve individuals, agencies, and communities throughout our country and the world in the most impactful way possible bringing empathy, compassion, and love to those they serve.
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Curriculum
Central Curriculum Requirements:
- CC 100 College Connection I
- CC 102 College Connection II
- CA 150 Modern Communication
- EN 101 Composition I
- EN 102 Composition II
- EN 200 Literary Perspectives: Survey of British Literature or
- EN 201 Literary Perspectives: Survey of American Literature
- HI 104 Western Heritage
- HI 105 American Heritage
- CJ/HI/PS 225 American Government and Politics 3 hrs
- HP 100 Personal Fitness
- Health and Physical Education Activity (Choose any HP course numbered 101-120, HP 195, or HP 196) 1 hr
- PY 220 Introduction to Psychology
- RL 105 Survey of the Bible
- RL 106 Interpreting the Bible
- RL 305 Christian Worldview
- Spiritual and Cultural Enrichment CR (Every semester of full-time registration)
Fine Arts
(Choose one of the following)
- AR 200 Art Appreciation
- CM 250 Cinema Appreciation
- MU 200 Music Appreciation
- TH 200 Theatre Appreciation
Total: 3 hrs
Foreign Language
(Choose one of the following)
- FR 101 Elementary French I
- SP 101 Elementary Spanish I
- GK 223 Elementary Greek I
- HE 223 Elementary Hebrew I
Total: 3 hrs
Mathematics
(Choose one of the following)
- MA 100 Finite Mathematics
- MA 111 College Algebra
- MA 115 Precalculus
Total: 3 hrs
Natural Sciences Lecture and Lab
Must choose ES 103 for either the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement or with ES 104 lab to satisfy the 4-hour Natural Sciences lecture and lab requirement. If using ES 103 for the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement, choose one of the following related lecture and lab courses.
- BI 101 Introduction to Biology
- BI 102 Introduction to Biology Lab
- CH 131 Chemical Principles for Allied Health / Nursing
- CH 132 Chemical Principles for Allied Health / Nursing Lab
- ES 205 Introduction to Astronomy
- ES 206 Astronomy Lab
- ES 220 Introduction to Meteorology
- ES 221 Meteorology Lab
Total: 4 hrs
Natural Sciences Lecture
Must choose ES 103 for either the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement or with ES 104 lab to satisfy the 4-hour Natural Sciences lecture and lab requirement. If using ES 103 and ES 104 for the 4-hour lecture and lab requirement, choose one of the following courses.
- BI 101 Introduction to Biology
- CH 131 Chemical Principles for Allied Health / Nursing
- ES 205 Introduction to Astronomy
- ES 220 Introduction to Meteorology
Total: 3 hrs
Total: 52 hrs
Psychology Requirements:
- PY 230 Developmental Psychology
- PY 344 Learning and Cognition
- PY 347 Tests and Measurements
- PY 349 Theories of Personality
- PY 359 Applied Statistics for the Social Sciences
- PY 409 Experimental Psychology: Methods of Research
- PY 411 History of Modern Psychology
- PY 413 Abnormal Psychology
- PY 414 Helping Skills
- PY 422 Introduction to Research and Writing for Psychology
Psychology Electives (Any two PY courses) 6 hrs
Total: 36 hrs
Minor:
Total: 15 hrs
Free Electives:
Total: 20 hrs
Total Degree Requirements: 123 hrs
English Language Requirements
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