BA Psychology
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program at Fisher College provides students with a solid background in the scientific study of human behavior, both individually and within society. The program helps students understand themselves and others, while also helping students acquire a wide range of interpersonal skills, as well as develop their expertise in reading, writing, conducting research, and critical thinking.
Program Requirements
- Core Courses
- General Education Requirements
Core Courses
PS101 Introduction of Psychology
PS105 Human Development
PS208 Abnormal Psychology
PS210 Statistics for Psychology
PS211 Research Methods in Psychology
PS212 Psychology of Learning
PS222 Psychology Personality
PS315 Social Psychology
PS322 Cognitive Psychology
PS325 Psychological Basis of Behavior
PS415 Psychology: History and Systems
PS450 Senior Seminar
PS460 Internship
Program Elective (300/400 level) (4)
Total Credits: 51
General Education Requirements
CM105 Public Speaking
CS101 Computer Concepts and Applications
EN101 English I
EN102 English II
IS1051 Common Experience
IS220§ Preparation for Careers and Life After College
EN201 Intermediate Writing
SC129 Human Biology (Lab Science)
SO121 Social Justice, Race, and Gender Issues in American Society
Global Awareness Elective
Humanities Elective (2)
Humanities Elective (300/400 level)
Math/Science/Computer Science
Social Sciences Elective (3)
Free Elective (7)
Total Credits: 70
1 Required of Boston campus students only
§ Required of Boston campus students only; Online students replace with a free elective
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the development of children, adolescents and adults over the course of a lifespan, including their cognitive, emotional, psychological, social, and physical development within a socio-cultural context.
- Demonstrate an understanding of psychological theory.
- Demonstrate an understanding of psychological research by having learned how to identify, conduct, and critically evaluate quantitative and qualitative studies used throughout the psychological studies.
- Demonstrate familiarity with issues of ethical principles in psychology.
- Demonstrate an awareness of multicultural issues such as race, culture, ethnicity, gender, social economic status, sexual orientation, religion, and spirituality, and its impact on the individual.
- Discuss the purposes, history, and contributions of psychology.
- Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of mental processes, including areas such as perception, imagery, language, problem solving, reasoning and decision-making.
- Use critical thinking skills professionally in everyday life.
Psychology Career Track
Graduates with a degree in Psychology can obtain jobs in a variety of settings, including child care, social service agencies, drug treatment centers, youth and adult residential care centers, crisis centers, community mental health centers, senior citizen centers, state and local agencies serving families and children, research, or can pursue advanced degrees in Psychology or related fields.
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Program Snapshot
Online
Credits: 120
Term Length: 8-weeks
Typical Time to Completion*:
20 terms; 3 years, 4 months
On-Campus
Credits: 120
Semester Length: 15-weeks
Typical Time to Completion:
4 years
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Students who have earned 30+ college credits are encouraged to inquire about the Degree Completion Program (DCP).
*Based on continuous enrollment of two courses every term. Time to completion may be shorter based on eligible transfer credit or longer if course enrollment varies.