Bachelor of Science in Psychology

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Time to complete

123 credit hours

Offering:

Major

Location:

Hybrid

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Studies in psychology provide insight into the mind while developing skills in research design and statistical methods. Students will also be challenged to advance abilities in critical thinking, problem solving and communication.

GGC’s unique focus on student engagement serves students at all levels – including freshmen – with faculty/student collaborations on research projects, conference presentations, even co-authoring articles published in academic journals.

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degree-enhancing options

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tutoring services – included for all GGC students

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Course catalog requirements for a BS in psychology

Courses and Curriculum

Course examples for a psychology degree (varies based on your chosen concentration):

Cognitive Psychology

Learning & Behaviour

Writing in Psychology

Cognitive Psychology

Learning & Behaviour

Writing in Psychology

Program plans and other Planning Tools

Program plans
Academic maps
Mentoring milestones

Engaged Learning

GGC fosters partnerships with local community organizations to provide learning opportunities and tangible experiences that move portfolios to the top of the employment pile.

Academic conference presentations
Internships
Service learning

GGC also creates global engagement through study abroad opportunities.

Volunteer Research Opportunities

GGC students in psychology may be selected to work in laboratories of faculty members who have ongoing research projects. The GGC Psychology Research Assistantship Application is the first step in finding opportunities. If selected, faculty members will contact volunteers. liberalarts [at] ggc.edu (Email the School of Liberal Arts) to inquire.

Other external sources of research experience may be found on the websites below:

Careers and Grad School Prep

Students interested in pursuing a career immediately after graduation will gain a wealth of experiences in the applied aspects of psychology.

Individual, marriage and family therapy
Social work
Community and public agencies
Public policy
Research

Also, those interested in obtaining advance degrees will have a strong theoretical foundation for the fields of psychology, law, business, medicine and a wide range of other graduate degrees.

What Can I Do With This Major?

Career exploration / readiness

Resources

If you are interested in learning more about psychology as a field or careers in psychology, please visit any of the websites listed below:

Minors, Certificates, Certifications

Add Value to Your Degree

Degree-enhancing minors, certificates and certifications add value to your degree. Available options range from the sciences, technology, history, political science, writing, the arts and more.

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Alumni Voices

Dr. Margie Gill, ‘08 Psychology

“A lot of major accomplishments that happened in my life were because of GGC."

Transforming Lives

Board-certified licensed professional counselor
Founder of Tabitha’s House, a Georgia-based nonprofit supporting survivors of sex-trafficking and sexual abuse
Executive director for Institutional Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Brenau University
Collaborative team member building schools in Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Nicaragua
Associate professor of psychology

Education

Doctorate in counseling and student personnel services from University of Georgia, 2018
Master of Science in clinical counseling psychology from Brenau University, 2010
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Georgia Gwinnett College, 2008