Psychology (BA)
Lindenwood University
Key Information
Campus location
Saint Charles, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 9,550 / per semester *
Application deadline
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Introduction
Join our psychology program, where you can surround yourself with award-winning professors, thriving student organizations, and a flexible curriculum that will allow you to pursue your passion for making the world a better place!
The Lindenwood Psychology Program strives to be a top-tier undergraduate program in the discipline of psychology, preparing our students for meaningful employment and post-graduate studies in a wide range of fields by offering relevant high-impact, real-world experiences through research, practicum, service learning, and study abroad opportunities.
We are committed to fostering a communal learning environment where diverse perspectives are valued, respected, and viewed as a source of strength. Our program is committed to providing an inclusive and representative curriculum as well as a continued critical reflection of our practices, regarding but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ability, culture, socio-economic status, generational status, or age.
Career Opportunities
| 27% Higher Income | 93% Success Rate |
| Our graduates have a 27% higher income than the national median 10 years after enrolling. Source: US Department of Education's College Scorecard/ Department of Treasury 2018. | Investing in a Lindenwood education sets you up for success. 93% of Lindenwood graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. |
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Curriculum
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program consists of 42 credit hours of coursework, which affords students the opportunity to add a second major or a minor if they wish.
Major Coursework
12 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- PSY 10000 Principles of Psychology
- PSY 30400 Basic Research Methods
- PSY 30600 Behavioral Science Statistics
- PSY 48500 Senior Seminar
Statistics Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- MTH 14100 Basic Statistics
- MTH 24100 Statistics for Natural Science
Clinical Psychology Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- PSY 30300 Abnormal Psychology
- PSY 30900 Personality
- PSY 31100 Behavior Modification
- PSY 32100 Health Psychology
- PSY 32400 Psychological Testing
- PSY 34100 Psychotherapy
- PSY 35100 Understanding Depression
Experimental Psychology Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- PSY 32500 Behavioral Neuroscience
- PSY 32600 Sensation and Perception
- PSY 33000 Learning and Memory
- PSY 33100 Cognitive Psychology
- PSY 33200 Psychology of Motivation and Emotion
- PSY 33400 Social Psychology
Developmental Psychology Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- PSY 20500 Human Development
- PSY 20800 Child Psychology
- PSY 21000 Psychology of Parenting
- PSY 31200 Psychology of Aging
- PSY 31300 Psychology of Adolescence
- PSY 36500 Human Sexuality
General Psychology Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- PSY 15700 Psychology of Leadership
- PSY 18100 Cultural Psychology
- PSY 21500 Careers in Psychology
- PSY 23500 Death and Dying
- PSY 29000-29999Special Topics in Psychology
- PSY 30800 Psychology of Women
- PSY 39000-39999 Special Topics in Psychology
- PSY 40400 Advanced Research Methods
- PSY 45000 Psychology Practicum
- PSY 48000 Psychology Research Lab
- PSY 48300 Senior Thesis
Elective Coursework
3 credit hours of PSY coursework at the 30000- or 40000-level.