Undergraduate Program 

The undergraduate program offers courses leading to a major and minor in psychology. 

The goal of our program is to aid the student (1) in understanding self and others better in an appreciation of the origin, nature, and process of individual differences from the psychological viewpoint, (2) in preparing for first-level entry to the job market as a university graduate, (3) in preparing for graduate work in the discipline, and (4) in preparing for greater service in the home, congregation, community, nation, and world. This faculty believes that psychology has practical application in all areas and activities of life.

  • For a list of requirements for the psychology major, click here.
  • For a list of requirements for the psychology minor, click here.
  • For descriptions of courses that we offer, click here.
  • For a list of Lipscomb's general education requirements, click here. 

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Requirements for the Psychology Major
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B.A. or B.S. degree program
Total hours required—45

Specific courses required…

PS 1113: Introduction to Psychology (offered Fall, Spring)

PS 2313: Behavior Modification (Fall, Spring)

PS 2603: Introduction to Psychological Research (Fall, Spring)

PS 2423: Life Span Development (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PS 2503: Behavioral Statistics (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PS 3413: Social Psychology (Fall, Spring)

PS 3463: Personality Theories (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PS 3543: Psychological Measurement (Fall)

PS 4423: Abnormal Psychology (Fall, Spring, Summer)

PS 4523: Cognitive Psychology (Spring)

PS 4543: Biological Psychology (Fall)

PS 4613: History and Systems of Psychology (Fall, Spring)

 

 

9 hours of electives:

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Because PS 1113 (Introduction to Psychology) is a prerequisite for all other psychology courses, it should be taken as early as possible.

We also suggest taking College Algebra in the first year. If your ACT is below 23, College Algebra must be taken before PS 2503 (Behavioral Statistics), which is a prerequisite for PS 3543 (Psychological Measurement).

We recommend that students planning to apply to Ph.D. programs take PS 4913 (Research Practicum) and an elective

The major field writing requirement is satisfied by completing Psychology 2603 and 4613 with a grade of "C" or above.

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Requirements for the Psychology Minor
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Total hours required—18
PS 1113: Introduction to Psychology (offered Fall, Spring)
PS 2423: Life Span Development (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PS 3413: Social Psychology (Fall, Spring)
PS 3463: Personality Theories (Fall, Spring, Summer)

6 hours of electives:

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Students planning to attend graduate school in counseling or other psychology-related fields are encouraged to take PS 2603 (Introduction to Psychological Research) and PS 2503: (Behavioral Statistics) as electives.

 

 

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If we can answer any additional questions, please feel free to contact us.

 

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