Course variations
| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue |
| Full Time | Variable | $ 33,190 (US$ 33,190) a year | Contact provider |
Psychology Department |
Course summary
This B.A. degree program, which combines psychology and sociology (family studies track), provides the breadth and depth required to work in human services or to pursue graduate studies in human development, psychology or family studies.
Program modules
The core courses are as follows: PSY 100 (fulfills general studies social science requirement), PSY 205 or 305, PSY 230 or 240, One from PSY 340, 350 or 355, PSY 390 or 391, PSY 395, Any 400-level seminar PSY 106, PSY 290, PSY 394 and PSY 401A or internship experience are strongly recommended, but not required. Required courses in sociology are: SOC 101 (fulfills general studies social science requirement), SOC 201, 261, SOC 271 or 272, Three courses from SOC 302, 311, 312, 313, 350 or ANT 320, SOC 490. In addition, students must choose a methodology sequence: PSY 200 and 201 or SOC 240 and 341 (PSY 201 or SOC 241 fulfills the general studies quantitative requirement). Students combining child and family studies with elementary, early or special education should complete the following courses in addition to the professional courses in elementary education offered by the Education Department: PSY 100 (fulfills general studies social science requirement). One from PSY 205, 305, 340, 350 or 355, PSY 230 or 240, PSY 390 or 391, Any 400-level psychology seminar: PSY 106 and 290 are strongly recommended, but not required, SOC 101 (satisfies the general studies social science requirement), SOC 261, One course from SOC 302, 312, 313 or ANT 320, SOC 490. In addition, students must choose a methodology sequence: PSY 200 and 201 or SOC 240 and 341 (PSY 201 or SOC 341 fulfills the general studies quantitative requirement), Students interested in this option should contact Professor Snyder (psychology).
Entry requirement for international students
Students whose native language is not English are required to submit results of TOEFL/SAT or IELTS (6.0 band score) as part of the admissions process. The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and the American College Test (ACT) are not required of international students. Applicants who have taken the exam(s) should include a copy of their test scores with their application.
Albright College accepts IELTS*
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Qualification
Bachelor degree
Awarding body
Albright College
Department name
Psychology Department
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