Bachelor of Science
Study the inner workings of the mind to discover what drives human action and emotion. Our outstanding faculty teach a variety of courses that offer you different career paths within the field.
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Jamilee Brown
Read more about JamileeSenior Psychology student
“I was enrolled in a high-school level psychology course, along a dual credit PSYC course my last semester of high school. I think this is what initially pointed me in the direction of psychology. I also began to realize how applicable it can be to my everyday life.”
- CommunicationCommunication MinorPair courses in Communication with your Psychology degree to further expand your understanding of the human experience.Learn More about Communication Minor
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Beyond graduation
Explore the possibilities
Psychology is a wide-ranging field with career paths in unlikely places. Pursue your passion through any one of the following careers:
- Mental Health Specialist
- Mental Health Professional
- School Psychologist
- Employment Specialist
- Therapist
- Behavioral Specialist
- Program Manager
Join clubs and organizations to get involved on campus and in your major.
Where you'll study
Plan of Study
- Introduction to Computer Information Systems
- College Composition I
- Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
- Introduction to Psychology Lab
- Speech Communication
- Viking Voyage
- Art and Music
- College Composition II
- Elementary Statistics
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Science
- General Biology I
- Course in Minor Field
- Elective Course
- Literacies
- Understanding Statistics
- Additional Humanities or Social Science
- Human Anatomy and Physiology II.
- Course in Minor Field
- Research Methods
- PSYC Elective
- Course in Minor Field
- Lab Science Gen Ed
- Social Psychology
- PSYC Elective
- PSYC Elective
- Course in Minor Field
- Course in Minor Field
- Elective Course
- PSYC Elective
- PSYC Elective
- Course in Minor Field
- Course in Minor Field
- Capstone
- PSYC Elective
- PSYC Elective
- Course in Minor Field
- Course in Minor Field
- Elective Course
- PSYC Elective
- PSYC Elective
Meet the advisor
Social Science
- McFarland Hall 321
Accreditation
A college education is an investment in yourself. Making sure your education is high-quality can be difficult, but not at VCSU. We are proud to be accredited by numerous institutions, and with that accreditation comes the assurance you’re receiving the highest quality education that will prepare you for your career.