Psychology, Bachelor of Science
The psychology major requires the completion of 39 credits. This major can be completed fully online or in a combination of face-to-face and online classes. Students completing this major are eligible for a bachelor of science degree.
Psychology Major Requirements
Core Courses
| PSYC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 202/SCWK 202 | Statistics for the Social Sciences | 3 |
| PSYC 210 | Experimental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 235 | Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 310 | Psychology of Personality | 3 |
| PSYC 350 | History of Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 485 | Professional Ethics and Vocation | 3 |
| PSYC | Human Development Course | 3 |
| PSYC | Psychology electives (Nine credits must be upper division) | 15 |
Human Development Course Options
The human development courses in other departments such as Education or Social Work may also fulfill this requirement.
In addition to the major requirements listed above, students will need to complete a general education curriculum and elective courses to earn 120 credits which is mandatory for earning a Greenville University degree. Details about the general education curriculum can be found in the Academic Information section of this catalog. Some general education requirements are met through required major courses which reduces the number of required general education credits. Students should work closely with their advisor to put together an academic plan to make sure all degree requirements are met in a timely manner.
The outcomes for this program can be found on the Greenville University Institutional Assessment webpage.