PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology program provides students with an in-depth perspective of human behavior, psychological principles, and an introduction to common psychological issues, synthesizing knowledge from the areas of family life studies, psychology, and sociology with biblical studies and general education coursework to provide a solid foundation for understanding human relations in our complex society This program also lays the groundwork for advanced study in the fields of counseling, clinical psychology, experimental psychology, or industrial/organizational psychology and the pursuit of counseling licensure.
UNIVERSITY CORE (46 hrs.)
Specific courses within the University Core are listed in the University catalog, located at catalog.macu.edu.
ELECTIVES (38 hrs.)
For a list of recommended electives, please refer to the University catalog, located at catalog.macu.edu
COSTS AND FEES
Online/Evening Accelerated: Courses in the Psychology program cost $455/credit hour for lower division classes and $499/credit hour for upper division classes.
On Campus/Traditional: Tuition per semester (12-17 credit hours) costs $10,500 for 2026-27
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MAJOR CORE (36 hrs.)
PSYC 3303 Development Across the Life Span
PSYC 3633 Psych of Addictions & Substance Abuse
PSYC 3713 Psychological Statistics
PSYC 3803 Introduction to Research Methods
PSYC 3813 Cognitive Psychology
PSYC 4213 Physiological Psychology & Neuroscience
PSYC 4313 Multicultural Psychology
PSYC 4333 Positive Psychology
PSYC 4343 Psychology of Motivation & Emotion
PSYC 4703 Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
PSYC 4803 Personality Development
PSYC 4813 Professional Ethics & Conduct
TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS: 120