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BS in Psychology

Kennesaw State University
Georgia , United States
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Bachelors
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Psychology | Counselling
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Social Sciences | Health
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English
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Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Science in Psychology

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Psychological Science is designed to provide students with strong research, communication, and critical thinking skills. Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, examining behavior and mental processes in an effort to serve human welfare.


Program Requirements

The program requires completion of:


  • An Introductory Psychology course
  • A Careers in Psychology course
  • A laboratory-based two-semester research sequence
  • Courses from the primary areas of the discipline
  • A senior capstone experience

Statistics Pathway

PSYC majors now have the option to pursue a Statistics Pathway in General Education Core Requirements by completing:


  • STAT 1401 in Area A2
  • DATA 1501 in Area D1 This pathway allows students to develop additional statistical and data analysis skills during their pursuit of the BS in PSYC degree.

Benefits of the Program

The undergraduate degree with a major in psychological science provides students with a strong foundation for graduate study in a variety of disciplines. It also offers a broad liberal arts education that can serve as an entry point into bachelor's degree-level careers.


Honors Program

Psychology students at Kennesaw State University can participate in honors in one of two tracks: University Honors Program & Honors in the Major.


GPA Requirement for Honors

The Department of Psychological Science requires a minimum 3.75 GPA to be an Honors student in the psychology major.


Honor's Contract

To pursue an Honor's Contract in a psychology class, students should:


  • Check the suitability of the course for an Honor's Contract
  • Consider the faculty's current workload
  • Work with the faculty to determine specific requirements and timeline

Honor's Capstone Courses

The Department of Psychological Science strongly recommends that students take HON 4497 first to work on the proposal of their capstone project, followed by HON 4499. It is advised not to take these two courses within the same semester.


Finding a Faculty Supervisor for Honor's Capstone

Students should:


  • Identify a faculty member whose research interest aligns with their proposed project
  • Contact the faculty member directly to inquire about supervision
  • If necessary, contact one of the Honors Liaisons for recommendations

Honors Liaisons

Honors Liaisons include Dr. Meghan Bankhead and Dr. Nicole Martin. They can provide guidance on finding a faculty supervisor and serve as the second reader on the capstone thesis.


Submitting the Capstone Thesis

Students must send their paper for a second reading to their Honors Liaison at least a week before the thesis is due to ensure sufficient time for feedback.


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