Psychology (BA)

The BA in Psychology at Webster University is designed to provide a solid foundation in understanding human behavior through the lens of psychological theories and concepts. Students will explore the complexity and diversity of human behavior, gaining insights that can enhance their effectiveness in roles such as managers, supervisors, or educators. 🌍📚

The program prepares graduates for various career and graduate opportunities in psychology, counseling, and related fields, like nursing. While a BA in Psychology provides a strong base, students aiming for professional licensure will need to pursue a graduate degree. It’s advised to review entrance requirements for post-graduate programs early to ensure all prerequisites are met. 🎯🔍

• Required Credit Hours: 40 credit hours in psychology courses. 📘
• International Language: 3 credit hours. 🌍🗣️
• Global Citizenship Program: Applicable University Global Citizenship Program hours. 🌐
• Electives: Choose elective courses to complete the degree requirements. 🎓

• Grade Requirement: Courses completed with a grade below a C- do not count toward fulfilling the major requirements. 📉
• Psychology Electives: Within the 6 credit hours of psychology electives, at least 3 credit hours must be at the 4000-level. 📊
• Thesis and Practica: No more than 6 credit hours from senior thesis, practica, independent learning experiences, reading courses, and assessment of prior learning may be applied toward the 40 credit hours required for the major. These can, however, be used towards overall bachelor degree requirements. 📝
• Transfer Credits: Transfer students can apply up to 18 credit hours of approved PSYC coursework from other colleges/universities toward the psychology major. Additionally, students may transfer 3 credit hours of approved foreign language coursework to meet the International Language requirement for psychology. 🌟