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Online Bachelor of Science in Psychology Courses

Curriculum Details

120 total credits required

Gain diverse and in-demand communication and critical thinking skills with the Bachelor of Science in Psychology online program from Auburn University at Montgomery. Through an online learning platform, you’ll receive one-on-one support from expert faculty as you explore the biological, social, and cultural aspects of psychology.

Our online bachelor’s degree in psychology offers general education, core, and elective courses to ensure you gain a strong foundation in scientific psychology. Elective courses can be chosen based on your professional interests and goals, allowing you to learn the skills specific to your career path.

Core Courses (41 Credit Hours)

Credits

  • English Composition I – 3 credits
  • English Composition II – 3 credits
  • Fine Arts Course – 3 credits
  • Literature I Course – 3 credits
  • Literature II Course or Area II Elective – 3 credits
  • Area II Elective – 3 credits
  • Mathematics (STAT 1670) – 3 credits
  • Science with Lab (BIOL 1000 & BIOL 1001) 3 and 1 credits
  • Science with Lab (BIOL 1050 & BIOL 1051) 3 and 1 credits
  • History I – 3 credits
  • History II or Area IV Elective – 3 credits
  • Area IV Elective – 3 credits
  • Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 1000) – 3 credits

Psychology Major Requirements (24 Credit Hours)

Credits

This is a skill-building course that focuses on the breadth of the field of psychology. Students in this course will be guided in selecting a career goal and in the development of professional skills.
Foundations of scientific inquiry, including an introduction to general experimental principles and exercises designed to build conceptual reasoning, critical thinking, and APA report writing skills. Offered every term.
A course designed to train students to utilize the tools of statistical analysis in research design and interpretation. Offered fall and spring terms.
Theory of psychological measurement and a survey of different categories of psychological testing. Offered every term.
An examination of the historical sources of modern psychology and the various theoretical and methodological orientations that developed within the field. Offered fall and spring terms. Prerequisite PSYC 2110.

2130 – A study of the basic learning principles, particularly operant and respondent behavior, reinforcement schedules, escape and avoidance behavior and secondary reinforcement. Usually offered fall term.

2660 – A survey of mental processes, including such topics as perception and attention, mental imagery, memory and learning, problem solving, language and information processing. Usually offered fall term.

3310 – Examines the relationship between behavior and physical health. Emphasis on factors associated with physical illness, well-being and adaptation to illness. Offered in the spring term

4350 – The study of chemicals that have the potential to alter mood, perception or behavior. Includes the composition and effects of such drugs, theoretical perspectives and empirical research. Prerequisite PSYC 2110

You will work with your advisor to determine your elective selections

Psychology Electives (21 Credits Hours)

Credits

You will work with your advisor to determine your elective selections

General Electives (31 – 33 Credit Hours)

Credits

You will work with your advisor to determine your elective selections

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