Feb 22, 2026

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Psychology, BS

42 credit hours

The Bachelor of Science in psychology is a general liberal arts degree that prepares graduates for lifelong learning. Features of the major include exposure to and practice in problem solving skills, critical thinking skills, information-gathering and synthesis skills, interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, and skills in research and statistical reasoning. The field’s knowledge base regarding human behavior is pertinent to virtually all careers that entail dealing with people. Students with a bachelor’s degree in psychology commonly enter careers in the fields of human services, business, human resources, education, and criminal justice. Psychology majors sometimes pursue graduate study in a variety of fields, including counseling, psychology, social work, law, healthcare, business, and education. Lindenwood University offers a Bachelor of Science in psychology, Bachelor of Arts in applied psychology (emphasis in Forensic Psychology & Criminology, Foundations of Human Behavior, or Mental Health) and a minor in psychology.

Requirements

Major Coursework

12 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

PSY 10000 - Principles of Psychology Credit Hour: 3
PSY 30400 - Basic Research Methods Credit Hour: 3
PSY 30600 - Behavioral Science Statistics Credit Hour: 3
PSY 48500 - Senior Seminar Credit Hour: 3

Statistics Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

MTH 14100 - Basic Statistics Credit Hour: 3
MTH 24100 - Statistics for Natural Science Credit Hour: 3

Clinical Psychology Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

PSY 30300 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hour: 3
PSY 30900 - Personality Credit Hour: 3
PSY 31100 - Behavior Modification Credit Hour: 3
PSY 32100 - Health Psychology Credit Hour: 3
PSY 32400 - Psychological Testing Credit Hour: 3
PSY 34100 - Psychotherapy Credit Hour: 3
PSY 35100 - Understanding Depression Credit Hour: 3

Experimental Psychology Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

PSY 31500 - Psychology of Prejudice Credit Hour: 3
PSY 32500 - Behavioral Neuroscience Credit Hour: 3
PSY 32600 - Sensation and Perception Credit Hour: 3
PSY 33000 - Learning and Memory Credit Hour: 3
PSY 33100 - Cognitive Psychology Credit Hour: 3
PSY 33200 - Psychology of Motivation and Emotion Credit Hour: 3
PSY 33400 - Social Psychology Credit Hour: 3

Developmental Psychology Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

PSY 20500 - Human Development Credit Hour: 3
PSY 20800 - Child Psychology Credit Hour: 3
PSY 21000 - Psychology of Parenting Credit Hour: 3
PSY 31200 - Psychology of Aging Credit Hour: 3
PSY 31300 - Psychology of Adolescence Credit Hour: 3
PSY 36500 - Human Sexuality Credit Hour: 3

General Psychology Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

PSY 15700 - Psychology of Leadership Credit Hour: 3
PSY 18100 - Cultural Psychology Credit Hour: 3
PSY 21200 - Japanese Culture, Society, and Mind Credit Hour: 3
PSY 21500 - Careers in Psychology Credit Hour: 3
PSY 23500 - Death, Dying, Life, & Living Credit Hour: 3
PSY 29000-29999 - Special Topics in Psychology Credit Hour: 1-6
PSY 30800 - Psychology of Women & Gender Credit Hour: 3
PSY 31400 - Sports Psychology Credit Hour: 3
PSY 39000-39999 - Special Topics in Psychology Credit Hour: 1-6
PSY 40440 - Advanced Research Methods & Statistics Credit Hour: 3
PSY 45000 - Psychology Practicum Credit Hour: 3
PSY 48000 - Psychology Research Lab Credit Hour: 1-6
PSY 48300 - Senior Thesis Credit Hour: 4

Elective Coursework

3 credit hours of PSY coursework at the 30000- or 40000-level.