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 Southwestern 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.

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

BVU Psychology Core (12 credit hours):
PSYC 100 - General Psychology..........................................................................PSY 111 - 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 (9 credit hours):
PSYC 201 - Child Development............................................................................PSY 121 - Developmental Psychology
PSYC 203 - Social Psychology..............................................................................PSY 251 - Social Psychology
PSYC 220 - Behavior Modification
PSYC 230 - Sleep & Dreams
PSYC 239 - Abnormal Psychology........................................................................PSY 241 - Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 265 - Health Psychology.............................................................................PSY 171 - Health Psychology
PSYC 281 - Intro to Biological Psychology
PSYC 291 - Learning & Memory

Select three courses from the following (9 credit hours):
PSYC 329 - Psychology of Gender
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 and Prejudice
PSYC 440 - Cognition

Select one elective from psychology (3 credit 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 Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies Creston location at 800.556.7151 or 1501 West Townline, Room 726, Creston, Iowa 50801.