B.A. Degree with a Major in Psychology

Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies is exclusively for students seeking to complete degrees begun elsewhere. We facilitate the smooth transfer of credits from Des Moines Area Community College. This advising guide is effective for students entering BVU in the 2011-12 academic year. As course and degree requirements change, students are encouraged to consult with BVU personnel.

Des Moines Area Community College has a full articulation agreement with Buena Vista University. Students who have completed an approved associate's degree at DMACC can seamlessly move on to complete a bachelor's degree through Buena Vista University.

PSYC 100 - General Psychology..........................................................................PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 300 - Experimental Design & Statistical Analysis I
PSYC 303 - Experimental Design & Statistical Analysis II
PSYC 498 - Capstone in Psychology

Select three courses from the following:
PSYC 201 - Child Development...........................................................................PSY 121 - Developmental Psychology
PSYC 203 - Social Psychology..............................................................................PSY 251 Social Psychology
PSYC 220 - Behavior Modification........................................................................PSY 291 - Principles of Behavior Modification
PSYC 230 - Sleep & Dreams
PSYC 239 - Abnormal Psychology........................................................................PSY 241 - Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 265 - Health Psychology
PSYC 281 - Intro to Biological Psychology
PSYC 291 - Learning & Memory

Select three courses from the following:
PSYC 329 - Psychology of Gender.......................................................................PSY 261 - Human Sexuality
PSYC 333 - Adolescent Psychology
PSYC 364 - Industrial Psychology
PSYC 369 - Psychology of Personality
PSYC 389 - Introduction to Counseling
PSYC 415 - Sensation & Perception
PSYC 429 - Stereotypes & Prejudice
PSYC 440 - Cognition

Select one elective from psychology (3 credit hours):
PSYC - Elective...PSY 140, 172, 281 or 291

Students must earn a minimum of 12 credit hours at the 300/400 level in their major from Buena Vista University. All transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis. If questions should arise, please contact the BVU Graduate & Professional Studies Carroll Site at 800.622.3334 ext 8515, or 906 N. Grant Road, Carroll, Iowa  51401.