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 Minnesota West Community and Technical 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.

Minnesota West Community and Technical College has a full articulation agreement with Buena Vista University. Students who have completed an approved associate's degree at Minnesota West Community and Technical College can seamlessly move on to complete a bachelor's degree through Buena Vista University.

Psychology Core (12 credit hours)

PSYC 100 - General Psychology..........................................................................PSYC1101 - Intro to Psychology
PSYC 300 - Experimental Design & Statistics I
PSYC 303 - Experimental Design & Statistics II
PSYC 498 - Capstone in Psychology

Select three courses from the following:
PSYC 201 - Child Development...........................................................................PSYC1150 - Developmental Psychology
PSYC 203 - Social Psychology
PSYC 220 - Behavior Modification.......................................................................PSYC2230 - Behavior Modification
PSYC 230 - Sleep & Dreams
PSYC 239 - Abnormal Psychology......................................................................PSYC2221 - 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
PSYC 333 - Adolescent Psychology
PSYC 364 - Industrial Psychology
PSYC 369 - Psychology of Personality
PSYC 389 - Introduction to Counseling...............................................................PSYC2210 - Basic Counseling Skills
PSYC 415 - Sensation & Perception
PSYC 429 - Stereotypes and Prejudice
PSYC 440 - Cognition

Select one elective from psychology (3credit hours):
PSYC - Elective

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 following:

Emmetsburg Site at 800.861.8981 or 3200 College Drive, PO Box 452, Emmetsburg, Iowa  50536
Estherville Site at 800.650.4346 or 300 S. 18th Street, PO Box 135, Estherville, Iowa  51334
Spencer Site  at 800.798.8090 or 1900 N. Grand Avenue, PO Box 245, Spencer, Iowa  51301
Spirit Lake Site at 800.670.5582 or 2008 Hill Avenue, PO Box 24, Spirit Lake, Iowa  51360