BA in Psychology
BA in Psychology
BA in Psychology
Format: Full-time or Part-time
Location: RCBC Mount Laurel, RCSJ Gloucester, RCSJ Cumberland, Online
Key Contacts |
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Academic Advisors Online Program |
First-Year Students: Marren Magee Mageem@rowan.edu | 856-256-5434 24+ credits, Last Names A-L: Talia Musero Musero@rowan.edu | 856-256-5576 24+ credits, Last Names M-Z: Jordine Moore Moorejo@rowan.edu | 856-256-4747 |
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Academic Advisors 3+1 Program |
RCBC 3+1 Last Names A-L: Jillian Bussey busseyj@rowan.edu | 856-256-5570 RCBC 3+1 Last Names M-Z: Jolarys Torres torresjola@rowan.edu | 856-256-5570 RCSJ 3+1 All Students: Lauren Ibbotson ibbotsonl0@rowan.edu | 856-256-5570 |
| Program Coordinator |
Dr. Bonnie Angelone | Angelone@rowan.edu |
| Department Website | |
Program Guide
Students can view the full program guide and degree requirements here:
BA in Psychology Program Guide
In addition, currently enrolled students can view their degree requirements and remaining coursework in DegreeWorks, which can be accessed from . On the Students tab, select Student Records, then DegreeWorks (Responsive). For more information about DegreeWorks, please view these training videos.
We strongly recommend that all students meet with their Academic Advisor once per semester. You can schedule a time to meet using the RSN or reach out to your advisor by email.
Tips From Your Advisor
Career, Graduate School and Internship Information
- Interested in gaining experience? While it’s not required for your major, an internship, field work, or research can be a great way to build your resume and try out different career paths. Search for internships, part-time, and full-time jobs on Profs Jobs or through the Office of Career Advancement’s Career Fair Calendar. You can learn more about current Psychology Department research labs .
- If you are considering graduate school, check out the . We recommend attending a virtual to learn more about graduate school.
- Be proactive. Applying to graduate school takes time. are some resources on the process.
- Talk to your Academic Advisor about Senior Privilege, which allows students to take a Graduate-level course as part of their senior year undergraduate coursework.
- While a 2.0 GPA is the minimum requirement for graduation, graduate schools are looking for 3.2 GPA or higher.
- Common career paths for Psychology graduates include counseling settings, human resources, education, applied behavior analysis, sales, and law enforcement. See more information about Psychology careers, graduate schools, and internships .
Additional Resources and Tips
- Get involved! Student clubs are a great way to meet other students, expand your industry knowledge, and network. Check out student clubs and organizations on and on the Psychology department .
- Did you know that there are Subject Librarians and Research Guides from the Campbell Library that are specific to your major? Check them out here:
BA in Psychology 色狼社区 Global Student Information
Major Maps
Suggested Major Map, Part-time, Transfer Student (with approximately 60 credits and/or Associate's Degree) - coming soon
Important Academic Reminders
- You can only once without permission from the department
- Flat rate tuition is 12 -17 credits (you pay the same amount for 4 courses or 5 courses)
- The Psychology program requires a 2.0 average in all Psychology major courses
- Keep in mind this important sequence in the major - these courses must be completed in order:
- PSY 01107 Essentials of Psychology
- PSY 01301 Psychology of Scientific Thinking
- PSY 07301 Statistics in Psychology
- PSY 07303 Research Methods in Psychology
Recommended Free Electives
- SPED 08130 Disability as Diversity
- HSRV 01100 Intro to Human Services
- SOC 08221 Social Problems
- SOC 08220 Sociology of the Family
- SOC 08269 Self & Society
- HLT 00103 Health and Wellness
- HLT 00170 Stress Management
- PSY 08220 Personnel Psychology
- PSY 08310 Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- PSY 05310 Psychology of Human Sexuality
- PSY 01423 Seminar: Eating Disorders
- PSY 01423 Seminar: Behavioral Addictions
- PSY 01423 Seminar: Love and Relationships
- PSY 01329 Health Psychology
- PSY 01305 Psychology and Law
- INTR 01108 Financial Wellness (2)
- INTR 01488 Career Planning (2)
Recommended Minors and CUGS
As you plan your courses for your Bachelor’s Degree, consider the addition of a Minor or Certificate of Undergraduate Study (CUGS). Students can use their electives to pursue these options, and can be a great way to add to your skills, expand your knowledge base, or simply explore a topic of interest.
Recommended Minors and CUGS
- Law and Justice Studies
- Sociology
- Education
- Human Resources
- Psychology of Sport and Exercise
- Neuroscience
- Industrial Organizational Psychology
Concentrations
Please note: not all of these options can be completed fully online. Please speak with your advisor about whether a Minor or CUGS would be appropriate for you.
3+1 Student Information
Senior Year-Coursework
First Semester - 15 credits
- PSY 07301 Statistics in Psychology (prerequisite for Research Methods) (3 credits)
- PSY 10315 Physiological Psychology or PSY 01326 Perception (3 credits)
- Free Elective (3 credits)
- Free Elective (3 credits)
- Free Elective (3 credits)
Second Semester - 15 credits
- PSY 07303 Research Methods in Psychology (take after Statistics in Psychology) (3 credits)
- PSY 02310 Learning & Behaviorism or PSY 01327 Cognitive Psychology (3 credits)
- PSY 01499 Psychology Senior Capstone (1 credit)
- Free Elective (3 credits)
- Free Elective (3 credits)
- Free Elective (2 credits)
Program Specific Graduation Requirements - Psychology
- Psychology of Scientific Thinking, Statistics in Psychology and Research Methods in Psychology is a three-semester sequence and must be taken in that order
色狼社区 Graduation Requirements
- Students must complete at least 120 s.h. (semester hours) of coursework that applies to their 色狼社区 degree
- Students must have an overall/cum. G.P.A. of at least 2.0. (Only 色狼社区 courses count toward the G.P.A.)
- A minimum of 30 s.h. of coursework must be completed at/through 色狼社区
- Only grades of “D-” or above may apply to graduation requirements (some programs may set higher minimums)
- Students must apply for graduation and should do so for the term in which they will complete all program requirements