B.A. in Psychology
Psychology allows students to study and analyze the thoughts and behaviors of human beings, with an emphasis on the individual rather than the group. Students learn the various methods used in psychological research and data interpretation.
Graduates with a B.A. in Psychology can consider a wide range of careers at the entry level in the field of psychology or a related field such as education. Some careers will require further study and/or training after completion of the degree.
Curriculum
Students must complete 92 credits (excluding freshman requirements) for the major, of which 34 are from the Liberal Arts Curriculum, 3 credits in Applied Statistics, 45 in psychology courses (30 in the Major Core Requirements and 15 in psychology electives), and 10 in the free electives.
Liberal Arts Curriculum* (34 credits)
See the Liberal Arts Curriculum page for details.
* Potential courses: psychology of gender, positive psychology, cultural psychology, motor development, psychology in the community, human sexuality, eating disorders, etc.
Major core requirements (30 credits)
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| PSY201 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY234 | Development Across the Life Span (prerequisite PSY201) | 3 |
| PSY245 | Research Methods I (prerequisite Psy 201) | 3 |
| PSY295 | Theories of Learning (prerequisite PSY201) | 3 |
| PSY322 | Mind and Behavior (prerequisite PSY201) | 3 |
| PSY345 | Research Methods II (prerequisite PSY245) | 3 |
| PSY355 | Biological Basis of Behavior (prerequisite PSY201) | 3 |
| PSY425 | Abnormal Psychology (prerequisite PSY201, PSY320) | 3 |
| PSY466 | Counseling Theories (prerequisite PSY425) | 3 |
| PSY499 | Senior study (prerequisite: PSY204,senior standing) | 3 |
Psychology electives (15 credits)
Choose five out of the below nine courses:
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| PSY202 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| PSY203 | Psychology of Youth (prerequisite PSY201) | 3 |
| PSY204 | Social Psychology (prerequisite PSY201) | 3 |
| PSY256 | Sensation and Perception (prerequisite PSY201) | 3 |
| PSY267 | Cultural Psychology (prerequisite PSY201) | 3 |
| PSY311 | Exceptional Child | 3 |
| PSY320 | Theories of Personality (prerequisite PSY201) | 3 |
| PSY335 | Industrial Organizational Psychology (prerequisite PSY201) | 3 |
| PSY498 | Topics in Psychology (prerequisite PSY201) | 3 |
STA202 Applied Statistics (3 credits)
Free electives (10 credits)
Duration
This program requires 92 credits, which can be completed in three years by those entering as sophomores. See the suggested three-year study plan.
Location
This program is offered in Beirut and Byblos.
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