Why study psychology at BGSU in Ohio?
- Highly qualified faculty. All full-time Psychology Department faculty have Ph.D.s and are heavily involved in the undergraduate program as instructors, career advisors and research sponsors.
- Outstanding reputation. The BGSU Psychology Department is widely recognized for academic excellence.
- Undergraduate research opportunities. BGSU has one of Ohio’s most active psychology research programs. Undergraduate students are encouraged to get involved and gain first-hand experience.
- Convenient learning hub. Access classrooms, research labs, computer facilities, student lounges, the Psychological Services Center and the Institute for Psychological Research and Application – all in the BGSU Psychology Building.
- Future-focused curriculum. Psychology is one of the most popular majors at BGSU. Our research-oriented faculty ensures the curriculum is always up-to-date and relevant for the real world.
- Supportive learning environment. Our psychology faculty prioritizes a supportive, community approach to learning. Consider joining the Undergraduate Psychology Association to talk shop on research, volunteer efforts, internships, jobs, grad school prep, mentor programs and more.
The BGSU industrial and organizational psychology graduate program was ranked #2 in the nation.
Source: U.S. News and World Report
Career - what can you do with a psychology degree?
If your dream is to teach at a college or university, work as a research scientist, lead a consulting firm or practice clinical psychology, you’re most likely going to need a graduate degree. The numerous specialized psychology Ph.D. programs at BGSU are considered a unique strength. That said, everyone has to start somewhere, and our program lays an excellent foundation.
A bachelor’s degree in psychology can be valuable in its own right, too, and is great preparation for many jobs in social services, childcare, healthcare, industry and research. It’s also beneficial for careers in sales, business, human resources and any job that requires interpersonal contact
Career paths
- Counselor
- Professor
- Child life specialist
- Journalist
- Teacher
- Police officer
- Victim’s advocate
- Librarian
- Psychotherapist
- Community mental health services
- Business consultant
- Researcher
Quick Facts from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Jobs for psychologists are growing faster than the average for all occupations over the next decade.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Curriculum
Students in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs start with courses like general psychology, quantitative methods and introduction to laboratory methods in psychology. From there, students narrow their coursework to focus on three of six specializations:
- Clinical psychology
- Industrial-organizational psychology
- Cognitive psychology
- Developmental psychology
- Social psychology
- Neuroscience
A minor is required for both the B.S. and B.A. in psychology.
Sample courses
- General Psychology
- Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
- Intro to Cognitive Science
- Intro to Neuroscience
- Psychology of Child Development
- Psychology of Adult Development and Aging
Psychology: Bachelor of Science vs. Bachelor of Arts
The B.A. in psychology is geared toward students interested in studying human behavior in preparation for employment in a field requiring research understanding and people skills. This could include roles in community service agencies or business or community service agencies. The B.A. is also ideal for students preparing for graduate programs in applied fields of psychology, such as counseling, social work and management.
The B.S. in psychology is appropriate for students interested in a more math- and science-oriented curriculum. This track is well-suited to students who hope to further study in science-oriented psychology graduate programs (neuroscience), medical school (MD, psychiatry) or other health-related programs (pharmacy, physical therapy).
The bachelor’s program in psychology is part of the Department of Psychology in the BGSU College of Arts and Sciences.
Updated: 01/15/2025 03:09PM