Psychology
College of Arts & Sciences
Choose Your Next Step
124
Credit hours
4 Years
Estimated completion time
What is a psychology degree?
A bachelor’s psychology degree expands your insight into human behavior and interaction. By using quantitative research methods and other forms of data collection, you’ll examine the motives that drive people to act. This holistic approach to the study of psychology helps to build crucial skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and oral and written communication.
Program Information
Campus
College of Arts & Sciences
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS)
Baker University psychology graduates will find there’s not much they can’t do.
What can you do with a psychology degree?
- Therapist or counselor
- Social worker
- Psychiatric assistant
- Behavior specialist
- Case manager
- Victims’ advocate
- Human resources specialist
- Teacher or college instructor
- Coach
- Police officer
- Writer
- Researcher
- Real estate agent
- Advertising sales representative
What makes the psychology degree program at Baker University special?
A good psychology program, like the one you’ll find at Baker, emphasizes practical experience that develops the skills and knowledge necessary in a variety of career fields.
More than 60 percent of our psychology program graduates pursue advanced degrees, and of those students who apply, over 95 percent are accepted to the graduate program of their choice. This success rate is due in large part to the personalized approach we take in our advanced classroom setting.
As a psychology undergraduate student, you’ll conduct research alongside faculty members. You may even get the chance to present your research at national psychology conferences. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue internships that allow you to apply your understanding of integrative psychology in a real-world setting.
Scholarships for Psychology Majors
The Department of Psychology gives these awards with financial prizes to be applied to the following year’s tuition:
- Mildred Hunt Riddle Departmental Recognition Scholarship for Psychology
- Benjamin A. Gessner Award
- Thomas G. Manson and Frances B. Manson Scholarship
- Robert L. Miller Scholarship
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Coursework & Requirements (Psychology)
| Category | Overview |
|---|---|
| Core Foundation | Build a strong base in psychological science and research methods: • General Psychology • Research Design & Analysis I–II • History & Systems • Contemporary Issues in Psychology (PY 411) • Psychology Portfolio Lab |
| Explore Key Areas | Customize your learning by choosing courses in areas such as: • Social Psychology • Human Development • Personality • Psychopathology • Human Sexuality |
| Advanced Study | Go deeper in both application and research through upper-level coursework: • Clinical & Counseling, Health, or Testing (applied focus) • Neuroscience, Cognitive, or Learning (research focus) |
| Hands-On Experience | Apply what you learn through required experiential components: • Faculty-led or independent research • Internship or applied fieldwork • Diversity or intercultural experience Many students also complete advanced research through Research Methods Application (PY 451), where they design and present original research, often at academic conferences. |
| Capstone Experience | All psychology majors complete Contemporary Issues in Psychology (PY 411), a required course where students explore current issues in psychology, produce a substantial APA-style paper, and may present their work in academic or professional settings. [bakeru.edu] |
| Degree Options | • BA: Includes world language requirement • BS: Includes laboratory science requirement |