Understand what motivates people and why people behave the way that they do.
"With every course, research lab, presentation, etc., faculty and peers cheer you on, offering words of encouragement and advice. It is really comforting to know you have so many people in your corner as you take on those endeavors."
Rebecca Tse ('25)
B.A. in Psychology
The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts offers the B.A. in Psychology. Psychology is the study of the basic laws and principles of human and animal behavior; it seeks to understand what motivates people and why people behave the way they do. This degree program is available at the Oxford and regional campuses.
Psychology majors take courses in a variety of subfields, such as social, cognitive, personality, abnormal, developmental, and behavioral neuroscience. They also learn the research process: experimental design, data collection, analysis, and communication. Students gain experience in the field through service-learning, internships, and experiential courses. They can work with faculty on research or as teaching assistants. Faculty specializations include clinical, cognitive, developmental, experimental, health, neuroscience, and social psychology.
Both the B.A. and B.S. degrees offer an emphasis in Behavior Analysis, which provides students with a strong foundation in both general psychology and specialized behavior-analytic training. This curriculum aligns with the requirements for certification as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), equipping students with skills to engage in clinical practice in settings such as schools, centers, and communities.
Psychology is an excellent major for a wide variety of potential career paths where an understanding of human behavior and motivation is valuable. Psychology majors gain skills in statistical analysis, research, testing, writing, observation, record keeping, surveying, scientific reasoning, and scientific methodology. Related careers in psychology include health care, behavior analysis, education, counseling and therapy, rehabilitation services, business management, social work, drug/alcohol education, human resources, advertising and marketing, law, systems analysis, sales, urban planning, and public relations.
B.A. in Psychology
Behavoral Analysis
120
Major
Minor
4 Years
Here are some of the classes you may take while earning your Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. See all Psychology courses.
UG
3 credits
Students focus on the interface between the fields of psychology and law, incorporating forensic, police, and correctional psychology. Topics also include psychology’s role in the courts; the impact of crime on psychological health; and criminal behavior prevention and intervention.
UG
3 credits
In this course, students will examine Black psychology's historical context and growth, analyze research methodologies and theoretical frameworks, and develop critical thinking on psychological liberation and wellness for African/Black communities.
UG
3 credits
Students study depictions of psychopathology in literature, television, music, social media, and pop culture to improve understanding of psychological disorders.
Students pursuing this optional emphasis in Behavioral Analysis complete the following 7 courses as part of the requirements.
A minor in psychology consists of 6 courses of psychology (18 credit hours), including PSYC 2001: Introduction to Psychology.
Students must achieve a grade of C or better in all coursework counted for the minor in psychology. Psychology courses require a grade of C or better in all prerequisite courses, including those prerequisite courses from other departments.
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