Bachelor of Arts vs. Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Requirements
To earn their BS, students must complete all of the BA requirements, plus at least three additional advanced courses (17 credits) in mathematics and science. ***As of Fall 2016, the math requirements for the BS in Psychology have changed. Students pursuing the BS must successfully complete MATH 120 (formerly MATH 220) or MATH 136* or MATH 140 with a grade of "C-" or higher. (Note: MATH 136 is restricted to Biological Sciences majors only.)

As of February 7, 2022 we have expanded the choices for BS courses. Please keep the following in mind:

• Completing the BS requires advanced planning especially since each class has prerequisites. Always check the prerequisites posted on Testudo before you register for a class. 
• PSYC courses counting towards the B.S. requirements will NOT count towards the thematic or 400 level requirements for the PSYC major.
• You can still only take 3 PSYC classes per semester (not including PSYC123, PSYC303, PSYC309G, PSYC309P, PSYC309R, PSYC389, PSYC478, PSYC479). 

Click here to view the Bachelor of Science Requirements

The decision to pursue either a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology is one that many students will face in their undergraduate psychology career. Please see a PSYC advisor if you have questions. For information on PSYC advising, click here.

Please click here to read FAQs about the BA vs. BS.