Liberty University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BS-PSYC)
SOCAD-4 Network: Psychology
All Sites: Distance Learning
Degree Objective- The B.S. in Psychology will help students develop exceptional skills and prepare
individuals for employment with social, government or even medical service agencies. For those geared
towards ministry, training in this field will provide an understanding of people and give the student the tools to
help them to develop problem management skills. This degree provides a solid foundational background if you
are interested in pursuing a master's degree in counseling as well as a graduate degree in psychology or
counseling.
Liberty University
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24502
1-800-424-9595
FAX: 1-888-301-3577
www.luonline.com
Academic Residency- 30 Semester Hours
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
SOC
CAT.
CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
24 SH
Communication
COMS 101 Speech Communication
ENGL
101 Composition and Rhetoric
Math, Science & Technology
BIOL
101 Principles of Biology
MATH
115 Mathematics for Liberal Arts
6 SH
3
3
9 SH
3
3
INFT
101 Instructional Technology for Online Learning
Information Literacy
ENGL
102 Composition and Literature
HIEU
201 History of Western Civilization I
HIUS
221 Survey of American History I
Critical Thinking
CSTU
101 Western Culture
CHRISTIAN LIFE & THOUGHT
APOL
104 Contemporary Worldviews
BIBL
104 Survey of Biblical Literature
THEO
104 Introduction to Christian Thought
General Education Elective
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
PSYC
101 General Psychology
PSYC
210 Developmental Psychology
MAJOR - Psychology Core Courses
PSYC
255 Introduction to Research
PSYC
312 Social Psychology
PSYC
320 Behavior Modificaton
PSYC
341 Psychology of Personality
PSYC
351 Multicultural Counseling & Research Issues
PSYC
354 Statistics for the Social Sciences
PSYC
355 Statistics in Psychology
PSYC
365 Psychological Foundations of Learning
PSYC
380 Physiological Psychology
PSYC
420 Psychology and the Bible
PSYC
421 Psychological Measurement
PSYC
430 Abnormal Psychology
PSYC
499 Internship
Major Elective
MAJOR - Psychology General Electives
ELECTIVES
Total Credits
3
6 SH
3
3
3
3 SH
3
9 SH
3
3
3
Notes:
OR
CM005B
MH051B
HOME
ARMY ARMY TESTS CERT DIST LRNG
COLLEGE SCHOOL MOS
/ LIC See Note 2
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
EN203B
X
X
X
X
6 SH
3
3
39 SH
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
PS101B
PS201B
PS401B
PS501B
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
X
15 SH
27 SH
120 SH
1) An "X" in a column indicates that the Institution guarantees to accept credit from the source shown for at least part of the requirement.
2) This column indicates whether a school accepts transfer credit for courses taken through distance learning. It does not mean that the school
offers the course through distance learning.
3) 2.0 GPA or higher for graduation
4) Minimum of 30 semester hours must be 300 or 400 level courses.
5) Minimum of 3 semester hours must be taken in the major through Liberty University.
6) ENGL 100 is a required prerequisite for ENGL 101; MATH 100 is a required prerequisite for MATH 110; MATH 110 is a required prerequisite for MATH 115.
7) ENGL 100, MATH 100 and MATH 110 require a grade of "C" or higher. These required prerequisites can be met by taking the courses through Liberty,
transferring credit or with passing scores on the Math and English Assessment tests.
8) Submit Graduation Application at the beginning of the final semester.
9) INFT 101 cannot be transferred from another school and should be taken in the first semester of classes.
10) Grades of "C" or higher in for upper-level courses in major.
Date effective:
1-Oct-15
Term effective:
T600