Psychology BA

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology is intended for students pursuing careers in medicine, nursing, or scientific research.

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology is intended for students pursuing careers in counseling, clinical psychology, and social work. Other BA students pursue careers in education, child psychology, human resources, or seek positions in corporations or nonprofit organizations. While working toward their BA degree, students can acquire hands-on experience in either research or clinical/counseling settings through our internship program. Many BA students transition from the BA to the BA/MA program to earn their bachelor’s and master’s degree simultaneously. BA students can choose from an exceptionally wide range of courses, studying the impact of biology, family, culture, and society on individual development, and covering topics such as trauma, psychotherapy, neuroanatomy, queer psychology, and fashion.

Application Deadline

Sept. 15th

Spring ‘25 Semester

120

credits

Years

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Degree Requirements

To obtain a Bachelors of Art Degree in Psychology, students must complete at least 120 credits which includes an estimated 30 credits in General Education, 12 credits of College Option courses.

Majors typically take a total of 35 credits within the Psychology program, of which 11 are required courses and 3 in Speech. The remaining 21 credits are distributed across Gateway Requirements (Major Concentrations) and Advanced Courses. Undergraduates must take at least one course in three of the four Major Concentration Areas.

All advanced courses use the required 200-level gateway courses as prerequisites. PSY 32100 is either a prerequisite or co-requisite for all 300-level courses and does NOT count toward the advanced courses required. These courses must be chosen in consultation with a departmental advisor.

The remaining credits to fulfill the 120 credits required for CCNY BA in Psychology are free electives.

Featured Courses

Here are some representative courses that a Psychology BA Major might take when fulfilling the total 35 credits within the program including required courses and program electives.

To view the full list of available and approved courses please visit DegreeWorks or meet with an advisor

PSY10200

Psychology in the Modern World (3 credits)  Pre-requisite

PSY21500

Applied Statistics  (4 credits) Required Course

PSY32100

Experimental Psychology  (4 credits) Required Course

Student Resources

Any questions?

We’re here to help! Whether you’re a student, researcher, or community member, feel free to reach out to us for more information.

Reach out to the Chair of the Psychology Department.

Department of Psychology
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Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am -5.00pm
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Abigail Estes, Administrative Coordinator

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