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Why Choose the Psychology Program?
As you pursue a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Wright State University, you will learn about diverse topics and develop valuable skills including applying psychological theory, communicating effectively, collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting statistical information.
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology provides enhanced training in quantitative methods, statistics, and psychological research, giving students additional opportunities to develop the skills used to design studies, analyze data, and interpret research findings. Students deepen their methodological expertise by choosing from several advanced methods courses and completing research-focused capstones, where they can apply statistical and research skills to questions in psychology and related fields.
This additional research and quantitative training can be especially valuable for students considering graduate study, particularly programs that emphasize research, data analysis, or quantitative methods. With more than 80 areas of psychology and a wide range of interdisciplinary applications, the B.S. in Psychology can prepare students to pursue diverse academic and professional pathways. Graduates may apply their psychology training in areas such as arts and culture, business and management, conflict mediation, consulting, counseling and therapy, criminal justice, education, engineering, human resources, government, marketing, military and public service, rehabilitation, sales, social policy, sports, and many others.
Careers
Psychology involves uncovering the factors that underlie the behaviors of both human and animals. These factors can include genes, personality, cognitive operations (thinking), and interpersonal and situational dynamics. Understanding these factors can help enrich performance, physical health, creativity, and group behavior. To view a list of careers you can pursue with a degree in psychology, along with average salaries by degree type, click here.
For more information about entry-level and advanced careers in psychology, visit Your Complete Guide to Careers in Psychology.
Academics and Curriculum
View Bachelor of Science in Psychology program information, degree requirements, and graduation planning strategy in the Academic Catalog.
For more information about the undergraduate program in psychology, call the department at 937-775-2391 or visit 335 Fawcett Hall.
Tracks
Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology can choose from six recommended tracks, focused programs of study that help students tailor their coursework to a particular area of interest within psychology. Each track provides a suggested sequence of courses and experiences designed to build knowledge and skills aligned with a specific sub-specialty or career pathway.
- Aviation Psychology (AVI): Focuses on the connections between physiology, neurochemistry, and psychological experiences.
- Behavioral Neuroscience (BNS): Focuses on the connections between physiology, neurochemistry, and psychological experiences.
- Clinical Psychology: Focuses on integrating the science of psychology with the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of diverse and complicated human problems.
- Cognition and Perception (CAP): Focuses on human performance and effectiveness and applying those insights to product or system design and innovation.
- Industrial Organizational Psychology (IO): Focuses on applying psychology to the workplace, examining issues related to personnel selection, productivity, etc.
- PreHealth Sciences: Focuses on applying psychology aspects to the health sciences field.
Psychology students who are interested in pursuing a track should consult with their academic advisor.
Admission
Students must apply for admission to Wright State University.
Admission Requirements
All students are eligible to be directly admitted into the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Psychology programs.
Articulation (Transfer) Agreements
Wright State has articulation agreements with a number of institutions. Articulation agreements will assure you a seamless transfer from one institution to another. To view current articulation agreements and determine which courses will transfer, visit the Articulation Agreements page or Transferology (off-site).