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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Provider:
Webster University
Course Code:
WU-PSY
Qualification Level:
Bachelor
Course Area:
Health and Medicine
Duration:
2 - 3 Year
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Webster Groves, Missouri, United States of America
Course Fees:
USD 118,000 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
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Course Overview

If you are you interested in understanding human behavior, Webster University’s Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree program will help you unlock some of its complexity and diversity, while offering skills that you can apply to become a more effective manager, educator or leader.

Our BA in Psychology program will help you study the human mind and human behavior from a variety of approaches, ranging from the scientific to philosophical, to the experimental and theoretical. As a Psychology major, you’ll explore these methods to develop and apply problem-solving skills to help you think analytically and communicate persuasively in the professional world.

Course Structure

Required Courses:

PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology (3 hours)

PSYC 1800 Careers in Psychology (1 hour)

PSYC 2750 Introduction to Measurement and Statistics (3 hours)

PSYC 2825 Introduction to Research Methods (3 hours)

PSYC 3025 Psychology and Ethics (2 hours)   

PSYC 4925 Senior Capstone: History, Philosophy, and Systems of Psychology (3 hours)

PSYC 4950 Senior Assessment (1 hour)   

Psychology electives (at least 3 hours at the 4000-level) (9 hours)

Required Electives:

At least ONE course from EACH of the following five content areas:

Biological Perspectives: PSYC 3850 Sensation and Perception (3 hours), PSYC 4300 Health Psychology (3 hours), PSYC 4550 Drug and Chemical Dependency (3 hours), PSYC 4650 Biopsychology (3 hours)   

Clinical and Counseling Perspectives: PSYC 3125 Abnormal Psychology (3 hours), PSYC 3775 Personality Theory (3 hours), PSYC 3900 Introduction to Counseling (3 hours), PSYC 4225 Introduction to the Helping Professions (3 hours)   

Lifespan Development Perspectives: PSYC 2200 Child Psychology (3 hours), PSYC 2250 Adolescent Psychology (3 hours), PSYC 2300 Lifespan Development (3 hours), PSYC 2950 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging (3 hours)

Learning and Cognitive Perspectives: PSYC 3325 Applied Learning Theory (3 hours), PSYC 3350 Cognitive Psychology (3 hours), PSYC 3525 Memory (3 hours), PSYC 3725 Psychology of Judgment and Decision Making (3 hours)

Social and Cross-Cultural Perspectives: PSYC 3475 International Psychology (3 hours), PSYC 3575 Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3 hours), PSYC 3600 Social Psychology (3 hours), PSYC 3625 Motivation and Emotion (3 hours)   

Recommended Courses:

PSYC 4425 Community Practicum (3 hours)   

PSYC 4825 Senior Thesis (3 hours)

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements

For Undergraduate Students:

  • Complete the online application (no fee required).
  • Submit official transcripts and diplomas, along with English translations.
  • Submit proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or equivalent).
  • Provide an essay (300-500 words) or a resume.
  • Apply at least 10 weeks before the start of the term.

For Graduate Students:

  • Complete the online application (with a $50 fee).
  • Submit official transcripts and diplomas, including English translations.
  • Provide proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or equivalent).
  • Submit a 300-500 word essay or a resume.
  • Apply to either the St. Louis or San Antonio campus (for face-to-face or hybrid programs)
Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum) 6.0
TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) 80

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