B.A. or B.S. in Psychology
9i果冻制作厂offers both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. Both programs provide you with a thorough grounding in the study of human nature, while emphasizing applications of psychology in society to examine the full range of the human experience. Determining which is right for you, either the B.S. or B.A., depends on your career goals. The faculty at 9i果冻制作厂are well equipped to guide you on the appropriate path.
As a psychology major, you will be encouraged to participate in research projects. Your research experience will allow you to develop critical thinking, problem solving and data analysis skills, which are attractive to graduate schools and employers. You will have the opportunity to work side-by-side on research with your professors, which may lead to presenting your work at conferences around the country, and even publication.
Our students and faculty are currently conducting studies in early childhood development, perception and attention, stress management, health, prejudice, relationships, memory, intelligence, emotion, therapy techniques and clinical psychology.
B.A.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
The B. A. in Psychology is a broad-based curriculum designed to develop your knowledge base in psychology, enhance your scientific reasoning skills, build your sense of ethically and socially responsible behavior, and strengthen your communication skills to help you gain the academic and practical preparation for a fulfilling career or graduate study.
B.S.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
The B.S. in Psychology enhances the B.A. degree by incorporating additional seminar, capstone, and research courses to better prepare you for graduate coursework in Master鈥檚 and Doctoral level Psychology programs.
| Student Learning Outcomes | University Learning Goals (KMERI*) |
| 1. Upholds ethical, socially responsible behavior | Responsible |
| 2. Demonstrates critical thinking skills and the ability to navigate complexity | Inquisitive |
| 3. Values diversity and individual differences | Responsible |
| 4. Knows the scientific ethos, methods, and major models, as well as the real world applications of psychology for the understanding of self and society | Knowledgeable |
| 5. Engages intellectually, civically, and aesthetically with culture and the world | Engaged |
| 6. Displays discipline-specific communication, statistical, and technological skills | Multi-literate |
| 7. Pursues a career and community engagement, and maintains intellectual curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning | Engaged, Inquisitive |
*NOTE:听KMERI refers to Otterbein's learning goals. It stands for听Knowledgeable,听Multi-literate,听Engaged,听Responsible, and听Inquisitive. To learn more about KMERI,听visit our听University Learning Goals page.