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Bachelor of Science- Psychology

Bachelor Degree
University of Idaho
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Instruction Method
Online
Time to Degree
4 years

About the Program

Explore the Human Mind

Why do people do the things they do? The field of psychology focuses on answering that question.

In this program, you will examine human psychology and explore its role in mental health, human interaction, the workplace, human development, drug addictions, consumer behavior, and much more. You will build your research and writing skills with opportunities to participate firsthand in research studies on campus.

Whether you want a future in human services, business and management, or other professional area, this diverse program allows you to tailor your learning to your career goals.

Please note that this is a sample four-year degree plan with a fall semester start. Students must meet with an advisor each semester to verify course offerings, program requirements, and degree completion timeline.

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Program of Study

  • Personality/Social Bases of Behavior Courses take 6 credits, take at least 2 courses
    6 credits
    Take 6 hours from the following
    PSYC305 - Developmental Psych
    3 credits
    PSYC310 - Psych of Personality
    3 credits
    PSYC311 - Abnormal Psychology
    3 credits
    PSYC320 - Social Psychology
    3 credits
    PSYC430 - Tests and Measurements
    3 credits
  • Biologicial/Experimental Bases of Behavior Courses take 6 credits, take at least 2 courses
    6 credits
    Take 6 credits from the following list
    PSYC325 - Cognitive Psych
    3 credits
    PSYC372 - Physiological Psych
    3 credits
    PSYC390 - Psych of Learning
    3 credits
    PSYC425 - Psychology of Action
    3 credits
    PSYC444 - Sensation & Perception
    3 credits
    PSYC456 - Psychology of Emotion
    3 credits
  • GenEd Courses take the following courses, take 1-60 credits
    1 - 60 credits
    Take the following courses:
    PSYC101 - Introduction to Psychology
    3 credits
    ENGL101 - Writing and Rhetoric I
    3 credits
    COMM101 - Fndmntls Oral Communication
    3 credits
    PSYC201 - Survey of Contemporary Psych
    1 credit
    ENGL102 - Writing and Rhetoric II
    3 credits
    STAT251 - Statistical Methods
    3 credits
    PSYC215 - Quantitative Methods
    3 credits
  • Other Required Courses complete the following 3 requirements
    7 credits
    PSYC201 - Survey of Contemporary Psych
    1 credit
    Take 1 course from the following 2
    PSYC215 - Quantitative Methods
    3 credits
    STAT251 - Statistical Methods
    3 credits
    PSYC218 - Research in Behavior Sciences
    4 credits
Grand Total Credits

* Please note that you must meet with an advisor each semester in order to verify degree completion time as well as online course offerings for the program requirements.