Psychology

Program Codes: PSYCH
Bachelor of Science

The BS in Psychology educates students to become productive citizens by combining experiential and traditional instruction in a caring community of engaged learners. Psychologists strive to understand themselves and the world. Some go into careers as researchers, teachers, or counselors. Others decide to take on challenges in diverse settings in business, the arts, or government service. Psychology is an excellent foundation for work in business or social services, or for graduate studies leading to a professional career in psychology or related fields.

Every graduate of the Paul Smith’s College Bachelor’s Program in Psychology will be able to:

  • Demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the history, perspectives, concepts, and findings of psychology, such that they can explain how psychological principles apply to behavioral problems
  • Use scientific reasoning to interpret behavior, design research projects, and draw conclusions from research results
  • Act as an ethical student-scholar, recognizing their professional responsibility to respect the dignity of human and animal subjects

Degree Requirements:

The Psychology (PSYCH) program requires a total of 120 credits with 45 credits in 300/400 level courses and 60 credits in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

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Semester 1

Semester 2

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ELECTIVE
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Semester 3

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PSYCH: Science Elective
4

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3-4

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Semester 4

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Semester 5

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PSYCH: Sociology Elective - UD
3

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Semester 6

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PSYCH: Sociology Elective - UD
3

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ELECTIVE - UD
3-4

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Semester 7

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PSYCH: Elective - UD
3

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PSYCH: Elective - UD
3

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ELECTIVE - UD
3-4

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ELECTIVE - UD
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Semester 8

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PSYCH: Elective - UD
3

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ELECTIVE - UD
3-4

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ELECTIVE - UD
3-4

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Total Credits 120

Contact Information

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Dr. Karen Edwards

Pickett Hall 107

518-327-6387

kedwards@paulsmiths.edu


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