Psychology

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Fisher College has been developed to give students a solid background in the scientific study of human behavior, both individually and within society. The Psychology program consists of 43 credits of designated psychology courses, along with 12 elective credits within the discipline. 

The Psychology program offers small class sizes; a number of free electives and program electives; and full-time and part-time faculty with a wide range of interests and experiences that translate into teaching, research, and advising. In addition, students seeking a degree in Psychology can participate in numerous opportunities, such as field trips, roundtable discussions, speaker series, conferences, and a variety of networking opportunities.

Graduates with a degree in Psychology can obtain jobs in a variety of settings, including child care, social service agencies, drug treatment centers, youth and adult residential care centers, crisis centers, senior citizen centers, state and local agencies serving families and children, research, or can pursue advanced degrees in Psychology or related fields. 

First Year
Credit Hours CS101 Computer Applications
3
 EN101 English I3
 EN102 English II3
 IS105 Common Experience*3
 MA107/ MA117 College Algebra/Finite Math**3
 PS101 Introduction to Psychology3
 PS105 Human Development3 
 PS222 Psychology of Personality3
  Humanities Elective (2)
6
  Total Credits 30Second Year
Credit Hours CM105 Public Speaking
3
 EN201 Intermediate Writing
3
 PS208 Abnormal Psychology3
 PS210 Statistics for Psychology3
 PS211 Research Methods in Psychology3
 PS212 Psychology of Learning     
3
 SC129 Human Biology/Lab Science4
 SO121 Social Justice, Race, and Gender Issues3
  Free Elective (2)
6
  Total Credits31
 Third Year
Credit Hours IS210 Professional Development for Internship* 1 PS315 Social Psychology 3 PS322 Cognitive Psychology3 
 PS325 Physiological Basis of Behavior3 
 PS415 Psychology: History and Systems3
  Free Electives3
  Global Awareness Elective***3 
  Program Elective (300/400 level) (2)
 6  Social Sciences Elective (2)
6 
  Total Credits 30/31 Fourth Year
Credit Hours PS450 Senior Seminar3 
 PS460 Psychology Internship 3  Free Elective (4)
 12  Humanities Elective (300/400 level) 3  Program Elective (300/400 level) (2)
 6  Social Sciences Elective3 
  Total Credits30 

A completed application form. We recommend that international students apply via the International Student Online Application.

A $50 application fee.

An official transcript sent directly from your secondary school. Photocopies of transcripts are not acceptable. Transcripts must be translated into English. If you are not able to provide an official, translated transcript, we recommend that you utilize the services of the Center for Educational Documentation (opens in new window), to provide Fisher College with appropriate documentation.

Official results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or its equivalent. Fisher accepts a variety of other language examinations, such as:

Paper-based TOEFL (PbT)

Computer-based TOEFL (CbT)

Internet-based TOEFL (IbT)

IELTS exam

Cambridge PET exam

The STEP Eiken exam (Japan)

The ESPT exam (Korea)

iTEP Academics: The International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) with a minimum score of Level 5 or higher. TheiTEP score is valid for two years.

The minimum TOEFL score required for direct acceptance is 61iBT. Students with lower scores may be conditionally accepted to Fisher, or be required to attend language development courses. Students take college-level courses at the discretion of their Academic Advisor. (The school code for Fisher College is 3391.)

A notarized, current bank statement verifying that the student has a minimum of $49,000.00 U.S. Dollars in a cash account available for his or her use. If the bank account is not in the student's name, then a notarized letter of support should accompany the notarized bank statement from the holder of the account. Most consulates around the world require the applicant to prove that he or she is able to pay for his or her entire program of study.

Official college transcripts. If you intend to transfer from another college/university, you will need to forward official transcripts from that college as well as written course descriptions.

Transfer Release Form. International students transferring their I-20 from another college or language school must submit a transfer release form and a copy of their I-20 from the last college attended. All transfer students must be in good academic standing, must owe no money to their previous college, and must not have any judicial or criminal complaints against them.

The Office of Admissions reserves the right to request additional information to determine admissions eligibility.

If you would like to inquire about specific accommodations upon enrollment, please contact the Student Accessibility Services.