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Psychology, Bachelor of Arts


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Discover how our BA in Psychology can prepare you for success in a wide range of professions.

Unlock your potential with our Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, designed for students eager to explore human behavior and make a difference. Whether you're interested in general, forensic, or sport psychology, this flexible program lets you tailor your studies to your career goals. You'll gain valuable skills in critical thinking, data analysis, and research.

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What You'll Study

Introduction to Psychology: An introductory course dealing with principles of behavior, scientific methods of psychology, measurement, learning, perception, motivation, development, personality, abnormal behavior, social behavior, intelligence, and other topics.

Research Methods in Psychology: Introduction to scientific thinking, research design, and research methods in psychology. Includes the nature of scientific explanations, validity, reliability, measurement scales, the rationale underlying hypothesis testing, critical evaluation of scientific evidence presented in journals and popular media, and how to write research reports.

Advanced Forensic Psychology: The course will cover research findings, court cases, and legal policies related to the evaluation and treatment of individuals in various parts of the legal system. Topics such as eyewitness stress, psychopaths, insanity, competency, and prisoner rehabilitation will be covered in the course.

Sport Psychology: Learn the means to enhance sport and exercise experiences/performances for themselves and others (athletes, parents, & coaches). This includes being a critical consumer of research.


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Optional Concentrations for the BA Degree in Psychology

Forensic Psychology Concentration

The forensic psychology concentration provides a broad approach to the study of crime, the causes of criminal behavior, and how psychology is applied in the criminal justice and legal systems.

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Sport Psychology Concentration

The Sport Psychology Concentration allows you to study how psychological elements influence sports, athletic performance, exercise, and physical activity.

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Phillip Nguyen

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Sport Psychology Major

"Someday, my goal is to gain the expertise & connections to work with a national team."

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"I chose my degree program because it is practice oriented. I really like that we have had the opportunity to apply what we are learning in the classroom to volunteers from the WKU community.”

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When you live on campus at Western Kentucky University, you have the unique opportunity to live in community with Hilltoppers from down the road and across the globe. Our living options will enable you to learn about yourself and others, experience meaningful connections, and realize your peak potential. A Western Kentucky University campus tour is your opportunity to visit our beautiful campus on the hilltop overlooking Bowling Green, KY.

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Living Learning Communities

In a WKU Living Learning Community (LLC), students with similar academic interests live together on a residence hall floor and participate in activities tailored to their specific majors. 

The PSYCH LLC is designed is to:

  • Help students learn the ins and outs of the psychology major.
  • Broaden students' knowledge about career options in psychology.
  • Develop transferable skills relevant to the field of psychology and beyond.

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The Department of Psychology

Gary A. Ransdell Hall, Office 3012

1906 College Heights Blvd. #11030,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1030


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