2024-2025 Catalog
Psychology (PSYC-BS), B.S.
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Bachelor of Science
Psychology is the science of thought, emotion, and behavior. As a student of psychology, you will learn how scientists settle controversial questions about how people act, think, feel, and change. In fact, you will become a part of the scientific process yourself. Find out what is and what is not yet known on a topic of interest to you, and learn how to conduct your own original research to answer some of the unanswered questions. Working with an advisor, you will design/develop/select an interdisciplinary course of study/set of courses. At the end of your senior year, your studies in Psychology will culminate in either a research project or internship.
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Program Outcomes
- Students will critically and scientifically examine human behavior, social issues, and psychological research. For example, they will discriminate between “pop” psychology and scientific psychology.
- Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of the field of psychology, including major theories, schools of thought (e.g., historical trends), empirical findings, research methodology, and the use of statistical techniques.
- Students will discover ways in which psychological principles connect to their everyday lives.
- Students will effectively communicate psychological concepts and theories, along with evidence in support of them.
New Student Admission Requirements
- 2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- Minimum Composite ACT Score of 17/SAT 900
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- 2.00 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
University Requirements - 33 to 34 Credits Required
First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required
All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100 course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy
University General Education Requirements - 33 Credits Required
Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage
Communication Competency - 12 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Choose 1 of 5 - MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
- Any MATH Course Higher Than MATH 115 ; Consult Advisor for Exceptions
- Official Pre-2016 Math SAT Score of 560 or Higher
- Official Post-2016 Math SAT Score of 580 or Higher
- Official Math ACT Score of 24 or Higher
Natural Sciences Competency - 6 Credits Required
Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course. BIOL 101 and BIOL 109 are strongly recommended.
Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course. Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required (6 Credits Met in College Requirements)
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and at least one Self and Society Foundation course. ANTH 122 , SOCY 121 , or SOCY 122 is needed if a student is pursuing the Forensic Psychology Concentration (FPSY) in the Psychology bachelor program (PSYC-BS). Students in the General Psychology Concentration (GPSY) may choose any non-psychology Self and Society Competency course to complete the requirements, but ANTH 122 , SOCY 121 , or SOCY 122 are recommended.
United States (U.S.) Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the United States (U.S.) Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes. Global Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the Global Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes. Collaboration Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Collaboration attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes. Problem Solving Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Problem Solving attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes. College Requirements - 87 Credits Required
Major Courses - 27 Credits Required
These courses are used to calculate the major 2.50 GPA requirement. Concentration - 24 Credits Required (Advisor Approval)
Choose one concentration below. General Psychology Concentration (GPSY) - 24 Credits Required
PSYC 478 and PSYC Varies (Independent Study in Psychology) can be taken a second time for a total of 6 credits or one of each may be taken for a total of 6 credits. No combination of PSYC 478 and/or PSYC Varies (Independent Study in Psychology) can account for more than 6 credits of major directed electives. These courses are used to calculate the major 2.50 GPA requirement.
Forensic Psychology Concentration (FPSY) - 24 Credits Required
These courses are used to calculate the major 2.50 GPA requirement. Electives - 36 Credits Required
The credits required may vary depending on courses taken.
In order to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, a student must have a minimum of 120 credits. The electives required for each student may vary depending on courses taken. Based on how a student meets the programmatic requirements, they may need more or less than 36 credits of elective courses to meet the required 120 credit minimum. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.50 GPA requirement.
Notes
- Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
- Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements. University Graduation Requirements
These are the minimum graduation requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University:
- All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
- A minimum of 120 credits must be earned.
- A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
- A minimum of 30 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
- A minimum of 40 credits of 300 level or higher courses must be earned.
Programmatic Graduation Requirements
These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:
- All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
- A 2.30 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
- A 2.50 or higher cumulative GPA is required in the Major Courses and Concentration sections with no individual grade lower than a C.
Suggested Semester Layout
Consult Advisor to Approve Your Customized Plan in MyDegree Spring Courses
- Major Course Credit Hours: 3
- Major Course Credit Hours: 3
- Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
- Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
- Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
Fall Courses
- Major Course Credit Hours: 3
- Major Course Credit Hours: 3
- Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
- Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
- Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
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