Psychology is one of the most popular majors in the U.S.—opening the door to a wide variety of career opportunities or preparing you for further academic pursuits. Perhaps you’re considering becoming a high school psychology teacher or landing another psychology-related career right after college. Or maybe the academic world is your destination, and a bachelor’s degree is a solid stepping stone to further studies. Regardless of your goals, Ball State’s major in psychological science will help you achieve them.
Psychological Science
About The Program
Department: Department of Psychological Science
Credits Required: 120
Possible Occupations
- Psychology Assistant
Indiana Median Salary: $39,706
Dual Credit Courses
For onsite courses, please refer here to see if the course is offered at your high school.
Online
These courses are available online through Ball State University:
CORE Classes
- COMM 210 - Fundamentals of Public Communication
- ENG 103 - Rhetoric and Writing (English Composition I)
- ENG 104 - Composing Research (English Composition II)
- MATH 125 - Quantitative Reasoning
- MATH 165 - Calculus I
- FIN 101 - Personal Finance for Fiscal Wellness
- THEA 100 - Introduction to Theatre
- JOUR 101 - Media and American Society
- PHIL 100 - Introduction to Philosophy
- RELS 160 - Introduction to Religion in Culture
- HSC 160 - Fundamentals of Human Health
- PHYC 110 - General Physics I
- ISOM 125 - Introduction to Business with Integrated Computer Applications
- PSYS 100 - Introduction to Psychological Science
- SOC 100 - Principles of Sociology
- PHIL 202 - Ethics
- HSC 180 - Principles of Community Health
- FCFC 250 - Family Relations