Psychology, BA (GPS)

Term One

• ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 4
• WSU CORE - Social Science Credit Hour(s): 3
• WSU Core - Global Traditions - Western History Credit Hour(s): 3
• If MPL <21, Register for DEV 6000, Foundations for Statistical Concepts (2 credits)* and STT 1600, Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4
• If MPL >=21, Register for STT 1600, Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4

*Note:  DEV courses do not count toward 120 required credit hours

Term Two

• STT 1600 - Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4

• (STT 1600 requires a math placement level of 21 or coreq of DEV 0600.)

• ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3

• (ENG 2110, ENG 2120, or ENG 2130 may be taken)

• WSU CORE - Arts and Humanities Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY Elective - PSY 2000-4990 #1 Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Three

Students may take either the two course sequence PSY 3010 and PSY 3020, or students may take PSY 3030.  To take PSY 3030 the student must have preformed well in prerequisites.  If you choose to take PSY 3030, do so this semester.

• PSY 3010 - Research Methods in Psychology I Credit Hour(s): 4
• PSY 3030 - Research Methods in Psychology I & II Credit Hour(s): 5
• WSU CORE - Global Traditions-Global Studies Credit Hour(s): 3
• WSU CORE - Additional Core Course Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY 2020, Careers in Psychology, or PSY 2030, Careers in Clinical Psychology Credit Hour(s): 1
• Join Psychology Club (see Undergrad Student Organizations below) Credit Hour(s): N/A
• PSY CORE - PSY 3000-Level #1 (Basic Processes) Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Four

If PSY 3030 was taken, then take a 3 credit Psychology Elective instead of PSY 3020.

• PSY 3020 - Research Methods in Psychology II Credit Hour(s): 4
• PSY CORE - PSY 3000-Level #2 (Integration) Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY CORE - PSY 3000-Level #2 (Basic Processes) Credit Hour(s): 3
• WSU CORE - Additional Core Course (IW, MC) Credit Hour(s): 3
• GE - General Elective #1 (Pick a course from ANY subject) Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Five

• WSU CORE - Natural Science #1 Credit Hour(s): 4
• PSY CORE - PSY 3000-Level #4 (Integration) Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY CORE - PSY 3000-Level #5 (Basic, Ingetration, or Applied) Credit Hour(s): 3
• BA Requirement - Any Course Outside of CoSM, EGR, and CS #1 Credit Hour(s): 3
• BA Requirement - Any Course Outside of CoSM, EGR, and CS #2 Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Six

• WSU CORE - Natural Science #2 Credit Hour(s): 4
• PSY Elective - PSY 2000-4990 #2 Credit Hour(s): 3
• BA Requirement - Any Course Outside of CoSM, EGR, and CS #3 Credit Hour(s): 3
• BA Requirement - Any Course Outside of CoSM, EGR, and CS #4 Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY CORE - PSY 3000-Level #6 (Basic, Integration, or Applied)​ Credit Hour(s): 3

Term Seven

• PSY Capstone - PSY 4000-Level #1 (IW) Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY Elective - PSY 2000-4990 #3 Credit Hour(s): 3
• BA Requirement - Any Course Outside of CoSM, EGR, and CS #5 Credit Hour(s): 3
• GE - General Elective #2 ( Pick a course from ANY subject) Credit Hour(s): 3
• GE - General Elective #3 ( Pick a course from ANY subject) Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY Elective - PSY 2000-4990 #4 Credit Hour(s): 2

Term Eight

• PSY Capstone - PSY 4000-Level #2 (IW) Credit Hour(s): 3
• PSY Elective - PSY 2000-4990 #5 Credit Hour(s): 3
• BA Requirement - Any Course Outside of CoSM, EGR, and CS #6 Credit Hour(s): 3
• GE - General Elective #4 (Pick a course from ANY subject) Credit Hour(s): 3
• GE - General Elective #5 ( Pick a course from ANY subject) Credit Hour(s): 3
  

Note(s):

*DEV 0600 - Required for STT 1600 if performance on Math Placement Level is <21. Credits do not count toward 120 total.

**Global Traditions (IW, MC) fulfills 3 requirements in the WSU Core: (1) Global Traditions, (2) Intensive Writing (IW), and (3) Multicultural Competence (MC)

***Admission to BA Degree: Students must have at least a 2.25 cumulative GPA; at least a 2.25 GPA in all psychology courses with at least 2 psychology courses taken; and 20 semester hours of course work. (The 20 semester hours can include transfer credit hours.)

Program Description

Psychology involves the scientific investigation into the mental and physiological processes, as well as the social and situational factors underlying the behaviors of human and non-human animals. The knowledge obtained from these investigations contributes to new understanding and may be used to address important problems and challenges in society. Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology students will learn about diverse topics in psychology and develop valuable skills applying psychological theory, communicating effectively, collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting statistical information.

Completing the BA Degree

Complete 18 credit hours outside the Colleges of Science and Mathematics (CoSM), Engineering (EGR), and Computer Science (CS). Such credits can be completed among courses in Business, Creative Arts, Education, Human Services, or Liberal Arts.

General Electives: In order to meet the total number of credits (120), students may need additional “General Elective” credits. These credits can be based on ANY course (e.g., psychology, outside of psychology, etc.).

Pursuing a Minor: Students may pursue minors in African and African American studies, anthropology, art history, business, Chinese Studies, classical humanities, communication, criminal justice, economics, English, foreign languages, geography, history, international business, international studies, international trade, music, philosophy, political science, rehabilitation services, religion, Russian Studies, sexuality studies, sociology, urban affairs, and women’s studies. Contact the specific department for details.

Career Opportunities

How to think about your career and job opportunities with an undergraduate degree (BA) in psychology

An undergraduate education in psychology at Wright State provides a strong foundation in psychological theory, research, data management, and statistical analysis. It also provides the opportunity to develop valuable communication skills, both oral and written. With these insights and highly marketable skills, psychology majors have the flexibility to pursue jobs and careers in which these needs exist.

Where can you apply your undergraduate degree (BA) in psychology?

There are currently over 50 divisions recognized by the American Psychological Association (APA), each associated with different topics areas. Consider applying what you’ll learn as a psychology major to one or more of these areas. Check out the APA website: http://www.apa.org/about/division/index.aspx for more information.

Graduate or Professional School

Some careers may require additional education beyond the undergraduate degree. Wright State offers a number of graduate programs (MA, MBA, MD, PsyD, or PhD) that may be of interest to you and your career goals. Talk with an academic advisor in the CoSM Advising Office in 106 Oelman to find out if graduate or professional school can help you with your long-term career goals.

Campus Contact Information

For information about course scheduling, call the College of Science and Math’s advising office at (937) 775-3180 or find us online https://science-math.wright.edu/advising-and-resources/academic-advising

The department office can be contacted at (937) 775-2391, and we are located in 335 Fawcett Hall.

Also check us out on facebook at: facebook.com/wsupsych.

For career information, please visit Wright State University Career Services:

http://www.wright.edu/careerservices

Additional Comments

Students are encouraged to join the Psychology Club, and, if they meet the eligibility criteria (Overall GPA 3.0, PSY GPA 3.0, 9 PSY hours, 45 total credits or 2nd semester sophomore status, and top 35% of class), Psi Chi - the National Honor Society in psychology. Joining these two organizations is a great way to learn more about psychology, to connect with other students, and to enrich your undergraduate experience. For more information, stop by the Psychology Club or Psi Chi offices in rooms 349/351 Fawcett Hall or check out http://www.wright.edu/cosm/departments/psychology/undergraduate/studentclubs.html