Bachelor's in Psychology(Online) 

offered by Fort Hays State University

Individuals who find themselves intrigued by the complexities of human thought, emotions, and motivations are naturally drawn to psychology programs

Describe the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and historical trends in psychology

Implement the use of scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena and demonstrate the ability to to interpret, design and conduct basic psychological research using statistical analysis

Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice and apply those standards to build and enhance interpersonal relationships locally and globally

Demonstrate effective writing, exhibit effective presentation skills and interact effectively with others

Discuss occupational pursuits available in a variety of settings given their psychological knowledge, skills and values

Detail the biological and genetic underpinnings of human behavior

Develop a research hypothesis based on the available literature in psychology and then collect, analyze and interpret data to address the question

The bachelor of science (BS) in psychology is designed to provide the biological, cognitive, personality and social contexts for understanding the behavior of individuals throughout their lifespan

Students who successfully complete the BS in psychology will have the foundation, research skills and data analysis expertise to succeed in a MA/PhD psychology graduate program