Psychology, BS

Wright State University

Program Description:

The Bachelor of Science (BS) curriculum offers students an array of courses in psychological theory supported by coursework in research methodology, statistics, and writing. Students will also select among a variety of elective courses including those related to counseling and psychotherapy, forensic psychology, neuroscience, as well as applied areas in human performance and effectiveness. Relative to the BA degree, the BS degree requires additional coursework in research methodology and computing. In addition, the BS offers three concentrations showcasing our faculty's unique areas of expertise in: (1) Behavioral Neuroscience, (2) Industrial Organizational Psychology, and (3) Cognition and Perception. Students considering graduate school or careers in one of these areas are strongly encouraged to apply. Similar to the BA degree, the BS also offers flexibility for students to supplement their education with additional courses outside of psychology. This enables students to customize their degree to meet their individual goals. Graduates prepared with knowledge of human behavior who are adaptable and willing to learn, socially skilled and focused on problem solving, will have the greatest flexibility in pursuing the jobs and careers of their choice given the demands of employers in the 21st century.

The B.S. curriculum is designed to provide opportunities to achieve five outcomes.

• Be familiar with current theory and research in diverse area of psychology
• Have fundamental research design and mathematical/statistical skills needed to understand psychological science
• Communicate effectively in both written and oral forms
• Have skills in integrating and communicating about psychological knowledge
• Have advanced research design, mathematical/statistical, and computing skills needed to critically evaluate and conduct research in a self-selected area of psychology

• Behavioral Neuroscience Concentration
• Clinical Psychology Concentration
• Cognition and Perception Concentration
Industrial Organization Concentration