Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is a degree program that provides students with a broad knowledge of the field of psychology, as well as a solid foundation in research, analysis, and ethics. The program is rounded out with a wide range of complementary liberal arts electives, ensuring graduates are fully equipped to apply their new knowledge and skills in a varied range of professions and sectors.

Program Mission

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (BAPSY) at AUS provides students with a broad knowledge of the field of psychology as well as a solid foundation in research, analysis, and ethics. The BAPSY is rounded out with a wide range of complementary liberal arts electives, ensuring graduates are fully equipped to apply their new knowledge and skills in a varied range of professions and sectors, including the health, business, government, social, and education sectors.

Program Goals

The Bachelor of Psychology program seeks to:

• provide students with knowledge of psychological theory, methodologies, and applications
• foster critical thinking and an ability to develop evidence-based arguments
• enhance students' academic, communication, and interpersonal skills
• provide students with the ability to use psychological knowledge and skills for professional and personal development
• foster the development of cultural, social, and ethical competence

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology will be able to:

• describe and apply key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
• apply evidence-based thinking, technical skills, and ethical principles to the process of designing and analyzing psychological research
• interpret, explain, and evaluate scientific sources of information, both verbally and in writing
• apply psychological knowledge to the development of personal and professional goals and skills
• demonstrate an understanding of social and cultural factors that influence human behavior

Admission to the Program

Admission to the program follows the university's undergraduate admission requirements. AUS students transferring into the program must have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50. At the discretion of the department, students who do not meet this requirement may be allowed to register for PSY 101 and PSY 250. Students who successfully complete PSY 101 and PSY 250 with an average of 2.50 or above will be admitted into the program.

Degree Plan

For more information on program requirements and course descriptions, please refer to the university's online catalogs.