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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Provider:
Hawaii Pacific University
Course Code:
HPU-PSY
Qualification Level:
Bachelor
Course Area:
Health and Medicine, Information Technology
Duration:
4-Year
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Honolulu, United States of America
Course Fees:
USD 30,501 Per Year
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
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Course Overview

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. To achieve the mission of the Psychology Department, students study a range of topics that expose them to a variety of methodologies and laboratory experiences that will enable them to evaluate, interpret, and solve problems in the workplace, at home, and in their communities. Course topics may include human and animal learning, cognition and behavior, child and adulty development, normal and abnormal behavior, addictions, neuroscience, and the applications of psychology to business, education, and health. The curriculum emphasizes active learning, fieldwork, and research within an international environment that prepares students for graduate study in psychology and/or a broad range of entry-level positions in psychology and the community.

Course Structure

1st Year:

Fall Semester:

General Education (GE WC&IL 1)

Introduction to Psychology (PSY 1000)

Probabilistic Thinking (PSY 1100)

General Education (GE Tech and Innovation)

General Education (GE Global Crossroads & Diversity)

Spring Semester:

General Education (GE WC&IL 2)

General Education (GE Hawai‘i and the Pacific)

Statistics in Psychology (PSY 2100)

General Education (GE American Experience)

General Education (GE Traditions and Movements)

2nd Year:

Fall Semester:

Research Methods in Psychology (PSY 2200)

General Education (GE Natural World)

General Education (GE Creative Arts)

First Semester Language

Unrestricted Elective or Minor Course

Spring Semester:

Learning and Cognitive Processes (PSY 3100)

Technical Communication (COM 3500)

General Education (GE Sustainable World)

Second Semester Language

Unrestricted Elective or Minor Course

3rd Year:

Fall Semester:

Biopsychology (PSY 3200)

Cross-Cultural Psychology (PSY 3235)

Tests and Measurements (PSY 3500)

Upper-Division Major Elective (1st)

Unrestricted Elective or Minor Course

Spring Semester:

Social Psychology (PSY 3300)

Lifespan Development (PSY 3400)

Upper-Division Major Elective (2nd)

Unrestricted Elective or Minor Course

Unrestricted Elective or Minor Course

4th Year:

Fall Semester:

Research Seminar or Practicum (PSY 49xx)

Abnormal Psychology (PSY 3600)

Upper-Division Major Elective (3rd)

Unrestricted Elective or Minor Course

Unrestricted Elective or Minor Course

Spring Semester:

Upper-Division Major Elective (4th)

Upper-Division Values Course or Elective

Unrestricted Elective or Minor Course

Unrestricted Elective or Minor Course

Unrestricted Elective or Minor Course

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements
  1. Unofficial transcripts can be accepted for admissions purposes, however official transcripts must be received prior to a student's registration for classes.
  2. Transcripts must be submitted with English translation.
  3. Transcripts should list all courses taken in high school and should include grades/scores for each subject.
  4. Students who have taken Advanced Placement Examinations (AP) of the College Board or theInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Program should have their score results sent directly to the Office of International Admissions. These results will be evaluated not only for admission but also for proper advanced standing and/or credit from HPU.
Language Requirement
TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) The minimum score for TOEFL (IBT) is 70.
IELTS Score (Minimum) The minimum score for IELTS is 6.0.

Career Opportunities

Students who complete the Psychology program will:

  1. Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
  2. Understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
  3. Respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
  4. Understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
  5. Value empirical evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a science.

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