Degree Options and Progress
MSU Texas students are able to obtain either a Bachelor's of Arts (BA) or Bachelor's of Science (BS) in Psychology. There is no difference between the two degrees in terms of the required psychology coursework. For differences between the course requirements associated with the BA and BS degrees, see the Undergraduate Catalog. (Generally, the BA degree emphasizes humanities and world cultures whereas the BS degree places a greater emphasis on the "hard" sciences.)
Employers and graduate schools typically regard each degree equally.
Students will be advised by Dottie Westbrook to ensure progress both within the major and towards the academic core. Students may be assigned one of the core faculty as an academic advisor during their junior or senior years. Faculty advisors provide career counseling within the discipline, in addition to ensuring that students are making appropriate progress towards their degree. These advisors become a strong advocate for their students, often writing letters of recommendation or serving as references for students after graduation.
The psychology major is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the discipline. As such, students will complete the following coursework:
1-Academic Core
2-General Requirements for all Bachelor's Degrees
3-Psychology Core
4-Six hours from the Applied Core
- PSYC 3023 - Human Sexuality
- PSYC 3233 - Developmental Psychology
- PSYC 3513 - Substance Abuse
- PSYC 3913 - Personal Relations and Interactions
- PSYC 4113 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- PSYC 4143 - Psychology of Self
- PSYC 4203 - Psychology of Personality
- PSYC 4873 - Special Topics in Psychology: Applied