Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Ball State University

Psychology is one of the most popular majors in the U.S. opening the door to a wide variety of career opportunities or preparing you for further academic pursuits. Perhaps you’re considering becoming a high school psychology teacher or landing another psychology-related career right after college. Or maybe the academic world is your destination, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology is a solid stepping stone to further studies. Regardless of your goals, a degree in psychology will help you achieve them. The Department of Psychological Science’s mission is to promote pre-professional and liberal learning in psychological science at the undergraduate level while emphasizing the development of a) critical thinking b) technological competency c) communication competency d) diversity competency e) personal and professional ethics and f) a basic understanding of psychological science in both laboratory and experiential settings.