Bachelor in Psychology (BA and BS)
Webster University Greece
Key Information
Campus location
Athens, Greece
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 4,572 / per semester *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* undergraduate semester tuition 12-18 credit hours
Introduction
Why Webster Athens?
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BA in Psychology
The bachelor of arts (BA) in psychology is designed to provide students with a foundation in the field of psychology. Students will gain an understanding of the complexity and diversity of human behavior and the psychological theories and concepts which help explain human behavior. Consequently, students who have successfully completed the degree may be able to apply psychological principles to become a more effective manager, supervisor, or educator. In addition, some students may be able to pursue a variety of career and graduate opportunities within psychology, counseling, and related fields (e.g. nursing).
Students graduating with a bachelor of arts (BA) in psychology will need to pursue a graduate degree before they are able to obtain professional licensure. Students are encouraged to check entrance requirements for any post-graduate program prior to finishing their BA at Webster in the event they need to take additional coursework.
Degree Requirements
A minimum of 128 credit hours consisting of the following:
- 49 required credit hours
- 3 international language requirement credit hours
- Applicable University Global Citizenship Program hours
- PSYC electives (18 hours)
Special Requirements
- Courses completed with a grade below a C- do not count toward fulfilling the specific course requirements of the major.
- Within the required 49 hours, 24 hours must be at the 3000-level and above, with at least 12 hours at the 4000-level.
- No more than 6 credit hours obtained in senior thesis, practica, independent learning experiences, reading courses, and assessment of prior learning may be applied toward the 49 credit hours required for the major. However, students may use any number of the thesis, practica, independent learning experiences, etc. toward their overall bachelor degree requirements of 128 credit hours.
- Transfer students can apply up to 15 credit hours of approved PSYC course work from other colleges/universities towards the PSYC major. Students may transfer in 3 credit hours of approved foreign language course work to meet the International Language requirement for psychology.
International Language Requirements
- A minimum of 3 hours in a non-native language (expertise demonstrated by coursework or testing) is required in addition to the requirements for the major. Courses used towards the International Language requirement may also be used to fulfill general education requirements or a major/minor in a foreign language.
- Transfer students who have completed their 3 credits at an institution of higher education are considered to have fulfilled the requirement, as are students who have scored a “3” or higher on an Advanced Placement exam in a non-native language.
- Students whose native language is not English and who are studying English will be considered to have achieved their foreign language requirement if they successfully pass an ESL test of their English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL). Students who are from bilingual families but have no evidence of the academic study of the second language on a transcript will need to take one course.
BS in Psychology
The bachelor of science (BS) in psychology is designed to provide the biological, cognitive, personality, and social contexts for understanding the behavior of individuals throughout their lifespan. Students who successfully complete the BS in psychology will have the foundation, research skills, and data analysis expertise to succeed in a MA/Ph.D. psychology graduate program (e.g. clinical psychology, experimental psychology, etc.).
Students graduating with a bachelor of science (BS) in psychology will need to pursue a graduate degree before they are able to obtain professional licensure. Students are encouraged to check entrance requirements for any post-graduate programs prior to finishing their BS at Webster in the event they need to take additional coursework.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Describe the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
- Detail the biological and genetic underpinnings of human behavior.
- Implement the use of critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and when possible, the scientific approach to examine problems related to psychology.
- Describe the research methods and statistical techniques used in psychology.
- Develop a research hypothesis based on the available literature in psychology and then collect, analyze, and interpret data to address the question.
- Discuss the factors contributing to diversity, multiculturalism, and inequality within an international context.
- Discuss the occupational pursuits available in a variety of settings given their psychological knowledge, skills, and values.
Degree Requirements
A minimum of 128 credit hours consisting of the following:
- 65 required credit hours
- Applicable University Global Citizenship Program hours, with accommodations for the psychology BS
- Electives
Global Citizenship Program for Psychology BS
For students completing the psychology BS, MATH 1430 will satisfy both the requirements of the major and the GCP ‘Quantitative Literacy’ requirement. In addition, WRIT 1010 will satisfy the requirements of the major and the GCP ‘Written Communication’ skill requirement. BIOL 1010 and BIOL 1040 cannot be used to complete GCP requirements.
Special Requirements
- Courses completed with a grade below a C- do not count toward fulfilling the specific course requirements of the major.
- Within the required 65 hours, 30 hours must be at the 3000-level and above with at least 12 hours at the 4000-level.
- No more than 6 credit hours total obtained in senior thesis, practica, independent learning experiences, reading courses, directed study, and assessment of prior learning may be applied toward the 65 credit hours required for a major. However, students may use any number of the thesis, practica, independent learning experiences, etc. towards their overall bachelor degree requirements of 128 credit hours.
- Transfer students can apply up to 15 credit hours of approved PSYC coursework from other universities towards the PSYC major.
Curriculum
The 65 credit hours required for the bachelor of science in psychology include the following:
Non-Psychology Core Requirements (13 hours)
- WRIT 1010 Composition (3 hours)
- MATH 1430 College Algebra (3 hours)
- BIOL 1010 Human Biology (4 hours)
- BIOL 1040 Human Genetics (3 hours)
Psychology Core Requirements (37 hours)
- PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 1800 Careers in Psychology (1 hour)
- PSYC 2750 Introduction to Measurement and Statistics (3 hours)
- PSYC 2825 Introduction to Research Methods (3 hours)
- PSYC 3025 Psychological Ethics (2 hours)
- PSYC 4750 Advanced Statistics (3 hours)
- PSYC 4825 Senior Thesis (3 hours)
- PSYC 4925 Senior Capstone: History, Philosophy, and Systems of Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 4950 Senior Assessment (1 hour)
- PSYC Electives (15 hours)
At least ONE course from EACH of the following content areas (15 hours):
Biological Perspectives
- PSYC 3850 Sensation and Perception (3 hours)
- PSYC 4300 Health Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 4550 Drug and Chemical Dependency (3 hours)
- PSYC 4650 Physiological Psychology (3 hours)
Clinical and Counseling Perspectives
- PSYC 3125 Abnormal Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 3775 Personality Theory (3 hours)
- PSYC 3900 Introduction to Counseling (3 hours)
- PSYC 4225 Introduction to Clinical Psychology (3 hours)
Lifespan Development Perspectives
- PSYC 2200 Child Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 2250 Adolescent Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 2300 Lifespan Development (3 hours)
- PSYC 2950 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging (3 hours)
Learning and Cognitive Perspectives
- PSYC 3325 Applied Learning Theory (3 hours)
- PSYC 3350 Cognitive Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 3525 Memory (3 hours)
- PSYC 3725 Psychology of Judgment and Decision Making (3 hours)
Social and Cross-Cultural Perspectives
- PSYC 3475 International Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 3575 Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 3600 Social Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 3625 Motivation and Emotion (3 hours)
Curriculum
Curriculum
The 49 credit hours required for the bachelor of arts in psychology include the following:
- PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 1800 Careers in Psychology (1 hour)
- PSYC 2750 Introduction to Measurement and Statistics (3 hours)
- PSYC 2825 Introduction to Research Methods (3 hours)
- PSYC 3025 Psychology and Ethics (2 hours)
- PSYC 4925 Senior Capstone: History, Philosophy, and Systems of Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 4950 Senior Assessment (1 hour)
PSYC Electives (18 hours)
At least ONE course from each of the following content areas:
Biological Perspectives
- PSYC 3850 Sensation and Perception (3 hours)
- PSYC 4300 Health Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 4550 Drug and Chemical Dependency (3 hours)
- PSYC 4650 Physiological Psychology (3 hours)
Clinical and Counseling Perspectives
- PSYC 3125 Abnormal Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 3775 Personality Theory (3 hours)
- PSYC 3900 Introduction to Counseling (3 hours)
- PSYC 4225 Introduction to Clinical Psychology (3 hours)
Lifespan Development Perspectives
- PSYC 2200 Child Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 2250 Adolescent Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 2300 Lifespan Development (3 hours)
- PSYC 2950 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging (3 hours)
Learning and Cognitive Perspectives
- PSYC 3325 Applied Learning Theory (3 hours)
- PSYC 3350 Cognitive Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 3525 Memory (3 hours)
- PSYC 3725 Psychology of Judgment and Decision Making (3 hours)
Social and Cross-Cultural Perspectives
- PSYC 3475 International Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 3575 Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 3600 Social Psychology (3 hours)
- PSYC 3625 Motivation and Emotion (3 hours)
Program Outcome
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Describe the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
- Implement the use of critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and when possible, the scientific approach to examine problems related to psychology.
- Describe the research methods and statistical techniques used in psychology.
- Discuss the factors contributing to diversity, multiculturalism, and inequality within an international context.
- Discuss the occupational pursuits available in a variety of settings given their psychological knowledge, skills, and values.