Psychology, B.S.

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Program Description

The BS in Psychology is designed for students who desire a full bachelor’s degree in psychology. The degree will prepare students for careers and further education in Utah, the Mountain West, and nationwide by (a) creating a curriculum built around the five pillars of psychology described by the American Psychological Association (APA); (b) emphasizing skills desired by employers (e.g., written communication, critical thinking, working in teams); and (c) providing engaged learning experiences (e.g., service-learning, internship, capstone) about current psychological topics.

Program Requirements 

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Students must complete a minimum of 40 upper-division credits for graduation. Additional credits from the Advanced Psychology requirement can be used to meet these requirements. Additionally any new PSY upper-division courses (excluding Independent Studies or Internship) not in this list may be counted for the Advanced Psychology requirement.

Graduation Requirements

1. Completion of a minimum of 120 credits, 40 of which must be 3000 level or higher.  
2. Minimum overall UVU GPA of 2.0 upon graduation.
3. Minimum 2.5 program GPA upon graduation.
4. Residency hours--minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.  
5. All major course work taken to meet Psychology requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or better.  
6. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
7.  Successful completion of at least two Writing Enriched courses

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Online Graduation Plan

An online graduation plan offers students a flexible yet structured approach to their academic journey. While this sample serves as a general guideline, individual plans may differ based on Math and English placement scores. Meeting with an academic advisor is strongly recommended to customize plans and ensure all graduation requirements are met.

Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are Certified Online Courses, meeting UVU’s high standards for quality and accessibility.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Critically analyze quantitative data in order to draw empirically supported conclusions about human behaviors.
2. Write in a professional manner, defined as a mastery of the mechanics of basic writing, the conventions of professional writing (e.g., conforming to a publication style), and the ability to produce a coherent argument.
3. Interpret, design, and evaluate psychological research.
4. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the impact of societal inequality and oppression on psychological processes.