Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Students in the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology apply the science of understanding and explaining thoughts, emotions and behavior to solving real-world problems. Topics include stress, biological influences on behavior, growth and development of children and diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. Elective courses may be used to specialize in a number of areas of psychology and to gain hands-on experience in research labs. The degree prepares students for graduate school and employment in a range of fields, including clinical, applied and experimental areas of psychology and related fields such as education, law, human resources and health care.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Describe the basic theoretical perspectives, principles, concepts, empirical findings and historical trends in psychology.
Understand and use fundamental data analysis techniques.
Understand and apply basic research methods/tools in psychology and evaluate the adequacy of research designs.
Write effectively in the discipline.
Recognize, understand and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.

New first-year applicants must finish secondary school in their home country by the time of enrollment to be eligible for university (comparable to the completion of senior high school in the U.S.). A student who has previously enrolled in a post-secondary (higher education) institution is required to apply as a transfer student.

All international undergraduate applicants must submit an English language proficiency test score to be considered for a Kent State program unless they meet specific exceptions or apply for conditional admissions.

All undergraduate applicants must obtain one of the following:

TOEFL iBT: 71; Home Edition iBT: 71

Revised PBT: 18 (average score)

IELTS Academic and IELTS indicator: 6.0

Duolingo:100

PTE Academic: 48

Completion of the Kent State University ESL Center Level 8 Intensive English program with a minimum of 3.75 out of 4.0 GPA

ELS Level 112 Intensive English Program completion

SAT: a minimum of 510 evidence-based reading and writing

ACT: a minimum of 21 in English

Application Deadlines: October 1 for Spring Semester; June 1 for Fall Semester.