Marshall University offers both a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Psychology is a dynamic field with many career options across a range of disciplines. At Marshall University, we offer a flexible curriculum designed to meet your unique career needs.
BA IN PSYCHOLOGY
This degree is ideal for students who plan to work with their degree in fields such as human services, politics, and business or who plan to pursue graduate studies in such fields as social work, school psychology, and counseling, as well as those who plan to pursue law school or advanced business degrees. Students in the BA program will complete a liberal arts curriculum that includes studies in humanities, literature, social and natural sciences, and foreign language. The psychology curriculum for BA students allows a choice of a wide range of psychology courses, allowing students to select courses that best meet their interests and future goals.
More information on the B.A. program.
BS IN PSYCHOLOGY
This degree is ideal for students who plan to work with their degree in scientific or medical fields or who plan to pursue doctoral studies in psychology or professional schools in the medical field (e.g., medical school, physical therapy school, occupational therapy school, etc.). Students in the BS program will complete a liberal arts curriculum that includes studies in humanities, literature, and social sciences, with an additional emphasis on the natural sciences. The natural science options include courses that are professional school prerequisites and others that allow students to select courses that will meet their future scientific goals. The psychology curriculum for BS students allows a choice of a wide range of psychology courses, while requiring some coursework in experimental and biological psychology.
More information on the B.A. program.
Psychology Minor:
Students may choose a minor in psychology for a variety of reasons. This may be because a minor in this field gives you an edge in understanding the complexities of the primary field you are interested in, such as sociology, medicine, law, business, or art.
A minor in psychology requires fifteen (15) credit hours and you are free to choose the courses which appeal to your needs; however, you should consult with your advisor to take courses that are relevant to your career interests. For example, pre-med students interested in psychiatry may benefit from a counseling minor and courses such as health psychology.
Psychology majors are not required to take on a minor to graduate with a bachelor’s degree; however, this may be beneficial as is relevant to future career goals. Please see our Advising tab to connect with one of our advisors regarding minors that may be relevant to your career needs.