StudyQA — Bachelor: Psychology — South Dakota State University

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Description

Psychologists are commonly found working in conjunction with other professionals to contribute to every area of society. Students interested in a major in psychology may pursue the major with one of two emphases, graduate school preparation and psychological services. Advisors assist students to personalize curriculum plans to meet career and educational goals.
Psychology EmphasesStudents interested in preparation for a specific area may pursue the major with one of two emphases.
Graduate School Preparation EmphasisThe Graduate School Preparation Emphasis is designed to provide preparation for continued training in psychology at the graduate level. It establishes a strong foundation in principles of psychology, techniques for analyzing behavior and mental processes, the history of psychology and contemporary research. Students engage in hands-on research training and complete an undergraduate research project.
Psychological Services EmphasisThe Psychological Services emphasis is designed to provide preparation for employment working as a diagnostic and therapeutic aide or case manager in human service and/or nonprofit agencies with a Bachelor of Science degree. The program for this emphasis includes familiarization with standard assessment protocols and techniques of therapy, as well as a supervised senior internship.
Student Learning Outcomes
Identify and explain the scientific foundation of psychology; use and evaluate scientific evidence for psychological claims.Recognize the existence of universal and culture-bound psychological principles; exhibit sensitivity, appreciation, and respect for all dimensions of human diversity.Demonstrate ethical knowledge and skills appropriate to level of experience and education.Demonstrate knowledge of theory and research central to the four basic content domains of psychology: biological, learning and cognition, life-span developmental; and sociocultural approaches.Gain an appreciation of the application of psychological knowledge through experiences in applied settings, such as internships, student research, or service learning.

Detailed Course Facts

Tuition fee

USD 7892 Year (National)
USD 18044 Year (International)

Start date January,September 2015 Credits 120
Duration full-time 24 months Languages Take an IELTS test

English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

Major Requirements

General Psychology
The Psychology Major
Introduction to Biopsychology
Research Methods in Psychology
Research Methods
History and Systems of Psychology

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 5.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 61

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Requirements

Bachelor of Science

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
Alumni Study Travel Fund
Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.
Amsterdam Merit Scholarships
The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than South Dakota State University.

Accreditation

South Dakota State University has been granted the full, ten-year reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. An accreditation team of representatives from peer institutions commended SDSU for: