Psychology BGS
The online Psychology-BGS degree is identical to the on-campus degree option, and follows the same requirements and academic rigor. All Psychology major courses are offered in the 8-week, minimester format.
Four Main Components of the Psychology Major:
- Introductory courses (10 credit hours):
- MATH 101: College Algebra (pre-requisite knowledge), FIN 101: Personal Finance or LA&S 108: Personal Numberacy
- PSYC 102: Orientation Seminar in Psychology (1 credit)
- PSYC 104: General Psychology (3 credits)
- PSYC 200: Research Methods in Psychology (3 credits)
- PSYC 210: Statistics in Psychological Research (3 credits)
- Core courses (15 credit hours):
- PSYC 318: Cognitive Psychology (3 credits)
- PSYC 333: Child Development (3 credits)
- PSYC 350: Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)
- PSYC 360: Social Psychology (3 credits)
- PSYC 375: Cognitive Neuroscience (3 credits)
- Diversity, Equity, and Ethical Behavior (3 credit hours):
- PSYC 465: Stereotypes and Prejudice Across Cultures or PSYC 545: Culture & Psychology
- Electives in Psychology (12 credit hours). Commonly offered electives:
- PSYC 320: Personality
- PSYC 410: Intimate Relationships
- PSYC 483: Undergraduate Internship in Psychology
- PSYC 502: Human Sexuality
- PSYC 566: Psychology and the Law
- PSYC 595: Eating & Weight Disorders
- PSYC 598: Positive Psychology
Additional Degree Requirements:
All students pursuing a Psychology, Bachelor of General Studies degree must also complete the following degree requirements
| Requirement | Satisfied By |
|---|---|
| Second Area of Study |
Completion of a minor or two undergraduate certificates:
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| Career Course |
Completion of one of the following 3 credit hour career courses:
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Transfer credit evaluation will determine the requirements a student has left to complete the Psychology-BGS degree. Therefore it is important to submit your transcripts as soon as possible for evaluation. To determine how your transfer credit will apply, use our self-service Credit Transfer system. For help on how to use the Credit Transfer system, use this tutorial.
University Requirements:
All undergraduate students at the University of Kansas are required to fulfill University requirements
| Requirement | Satisfied By |
|---|---|
| KU Core | Completion of all Six Goals of the KU Core |
| Overall Degree Hours | 120 credit hours of applicable degree credit |
| Junior/Senior Hours | 45 credit hours taken at the Junior/Senior (300+) level, of which 30 must be taken in residence at KU (includes KU Online) |
| In Residence Hours | 30 hours minimum, of the 120 needed to graduate, must be taken in residence at KU (includes KU Online) |
| Grade Point Average | 2.00 minimum GPA in KU Coursework is required for graduation |
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