Majors and Minors
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
The Biopsychology major and Industrial Organizational /Psychology major are available only as a Bachelor of Science. For the Psychology major, a student may choose either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science. There is no difference between a B.A. and a B.S. in psychology in terms of the required classes. Students considering a career in a field that involves the natural sciences (e.g. psychiatry, neurobiology, etc.) normally would select the B.S. A B.A. degree is more appropriate for students considering a career in other areas of psychology (e.g. clinical, counseling, social, developmental, etc.). The student’s psychology advisor will be able to help answer questions.
Major
Minor
Major
For each major, at least 20 hours must be taken in the Department of Psychology at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Psychology majors who wish to meet teaching certification requirements must obtain a Bachelor of Science in psychology with a supporting program in education and a second teaching endorsement area. See the education department brochure for information.
| Psychology electives | 3-4 hrs. |
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| Senior Comprehensive: | 3 hrs. |
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| Psych 299 Senior Research (Twelve hours must be 200-level courses.) |
Minor
For a minor, at least 9 credit hours must be taken in the psychology Department at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
