Psychology, BA

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

More on the Psychology major

The discipline of Psychology, with its rich history and extensive tradition in the study of human and animal behavior, continues to prepare students for diverse careers in health, business, industry, and research. The University of Akron Department of Psychology offers an extensive and varied curriculum coupled with an active faculty and student-driven research program that develops analytical and problem-solving skills desired by employers and graduate programs. Furthermore, our focus on multiple perspectives in our undergraduate curriculum enhances the educational experiences of our undergraduates while preparing them for local, national, and global work environments. The academic background and applied experiences via hands-on research opportunities with our faculty enable students to seek postgraduate employment and successfully compete for graduate school opportunities leading to advanced degrees (M.A./M.S., PhD) in various psychology sub-specialties (e.g., clinical; counseling; experimental; gerontology; developmental; industrial/organizational; school).  

Requirements for Admission 

• Must earn a 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Must earn a 2.0 major GPA
• Must earn 30 credits
• Must complete general education: Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic requirement
• Must complete general education: Writing requirement part one
• Must complete general education: Writing requirement part two

The following information has official approval of The Department of Psychology and The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.

Three year accelerated option: for first time students who have earned credits for at least the first year of courses. Credits can be earned through qualifying scores on appropriate Advanced Placement (AP) exams or through College Credit Plus Program (CCP) courses. Credits for qualifying AP scores or CCP courses are determined by the appropriate academic department. Departments may assign varied course credit, depending on the student’s score on an AP exam or grade in a CCP course. Students may also receive credit by examination or via placement tests, where appropriate.

Requirements

Summary

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Bachelor's degrees require a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation.

College of Arts & Sciences Requirements

Psychology Core

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The Psychology Department recommends that a student take a statistics course to satisfy their general education math requirement. It is strongly recommended that a student complete statistics prior to PSYC 110 Quantitative Methods in Psychology.

Psychology Electives

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No more than four credits may be fulfilled with PSYC 495 Field Experience in Psychology or PSYC 497 Independent Reading/Research in Psychology. 

Recommended Sequence

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Fulfills general education requirement.

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PSYC 425 Psychology of Hate fulfills complex issues general education requirement.