bachelors-psychology

Requirements and Learning Outcomes

Earn your UBalt degree by majoring in Psychology.

Degree Requirements

The following requirements apply to students entering this program in fall 2021 and thereafter. Students who enrolled earlier should consult the catalog in effect at the time they enrolled.

  • Transfer students: You may apply up to 12 credits (four courses) toward major requirements or major electives, with the approval of the program director.
  • Read the course descriptions.
  General Education requirements for all new students entering UBalt in fall 2022 and after.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (6 CREDITS)
Course Title Credits Notes

PSYC 100 

 Introduction to Psychology 3  

PSYC 200

 Introduction to Professional Practices 3  
 Behavioral Science Core (12 credits)
Course Title Credits Notes

PSYC 300 

 History and Systems of Psychology     

PSYC 308

 Research Methods and Statistics I*    

PSYC 309

 Research Methods and Statistics II*    

PSYC 490

 Senior Project in Psychology**    

*must be taken sequentially
**requires successful completion of all other courses in the Behavioral Science Core 

DISTRIBUTIVE PSYCHOLOGY REQUIREMENT (12 CREDITS)

Complete TWO courses (9 credits) in one areas and then choose ONE course (3 credits) in the other chosen areas:

Psychology as a Social Science

Course Title Credits Notes

PSYC 210 

 Interpersonal Psychology 3  

PSYC 250 

 Social Psychology 3  

PSYC 260 

 Psychology of Religion and Spirituality 3  

PSYC 335 

 Theories of Personality 3  

PSYC 365 

 Psychology of Gender 3  

PSYC 435 

 Cross-Cultural Psychology 3  

PSYC 455

 Nonverbal Communication 3  

Psychology as a Natural Science

Course Title Credits Notes

PSYC 205 

 Human Development 3  

PSYC 345 

 Cognitive Psychology 3  

PSYC 415 

 Evolutionary Psychology 3  

PSYC 425

 Sensation and Perception 3  

PSYC 430 

 Behavioral Neuroscience 3  

Applied Psychology

Course Title Credits Notes

PSYC 320

 Industrial and Organizational Psychology 3  

PSYC 325 

 Forensic Psychology 3  

PSYC 330 

 Health Psychology 3  

PSYC 340 

 Counseling Psychology 3  

PSYC 380

 Community Psychology 3  

 

Complete at least FIVE additional PSYC courses selected from the three distributive psychology areas above and/or from the following list of courses, at least 3 credits of which must be earned in 400-level courses.

Course Title Credits Notes

PSYC 215 

 Human Sexuality 3  

PSYC 220 

 Stress Identification and Management 3  

PSYC 230 

 Behavior Modification in Applied Settings 3  

PSYC 270 

 Positive Psychology 3  

PSYC 297

 Topics in Psychology 3  

PSYC 305

 Multicultural Psychology 3  

PSYC 315 

 Motivation 3  

PSYC 350

 Abnormal Psychology 3  

PSYC 355 

 Interviewing Psychology 3  

PSYC 375 

 Environmental Psychology 3  

PSYC 400

 Learning and Memory 3  

PSYC 403 

 Training and Development 3  

PSYC 404

 Organizational Consulting 3  

PSYC 405 

 Tests and Measurements 3  

PSYC 413

 Psychopathology 3  

PSYC 493 

 Honors Seminar 3  

PSYC 494

 Honors Project *3-6 credits   

PSYC 497 

 Topics in Psychology 3  

PSYC 499

 Special Projects in Psychology *1-3 credits   

 

 

Course Title Credits Notes

IDIS 101 

 First Year Seminar: Introduction to University Learning 3 freshmen only; transfer students replace this with a different elective

Complete as many courses as necessary from any discipline to fulfill your 120-credit requirement to graduate.

Meet the UBalt Information Literacy graduation requirement by successfully completing ONE of the following:

Course Title Credits Notes

INFO 110

 Introduction to Information Literacy 3  

 

OR all THREE of the following courses:

Course Title Credits Notes

PSYC 200 

 Introduction to Professional Practices 3  

PSYC 308

 Research Methods and Statistics I 3  

PSYC 309 

 Research Methods and Statistics II  3  

Learning Outcomes

ASSURANCE OF LEARNING: B.A. IN PSYCHOLOGY

 

Mission Statement

The mission of the psychology undergraduate program is to provide students with a thorough grounding in psychological theory, research methods, and statistical analysis techniques, preparing them for employment in settings that require good interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as graduate-level study in a variety of social science domains. Elective courses in counseling, industrial/organizational, community, and health psychology provide an applied focus that is unique among traditional B.A. programs, and learning opportunities such as small-group problem solving, independent research, and internships develop skills and knowledge that can transfer directly to students' families, careers, and communities.

 

Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the B.A. in Psychology, students will be able to:

Provide examples of major concepts, theories, empirical findings, and overarching themes in psychology.

Integrate design, analysis, and interpretation in an original research project or internship.

Analyze psychological issues and problems utilizing critical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach.

Apply psychological principles and standards to personal, social, and organizational issues/problems, including ethical issues/problems confronted by psychologists.

Demonstrate effective writing and presentation skills appropriate to the discipline of psychology for different purposes and audiences.

Apply psychological content and skills to the setting of personal career goals.