Undergraduate Program Information
Psychological scientists specialize in many different areas, such as clinical psychology, counseling psychology, developmental psychology, physiological psychology, neuropsychology, industrial/organizational psychology, educational psychology, experimental psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, and cross-cultural psychology. Because the interests and training of the faculty members in the department cover all of these areas, we offer a wide range of courses in the undergraduate curriculum. The vast majority of the classes are daytime, in-person with occasional offerings of evenings or online.
Students should plan their studies in consultation with an academic advisor early in and throughout their college career.
Choosing a BA or BS
Students with this choice often ask which degree (BA or BS) will look better on their résumé as they go into the job search after graduation. Most students choose to complete the BS degree as it is already in the major.
See the Advising Center's Choosing a BA or BS page for more information
Transfers
MACRAO/MTA Transfer Agreement - The Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers [MACRAO] Transfer Agreement and the Michigan Transfer Agreement [MTA] is designed to facilitate transfer from community colleges to baccalaureate colleges and universities.
Available Programs
Worksheets
2024-2025 Academic Year:
- Psychology Major Worksheet
- Behavioral Neuroscience Worksheet
- Behavioral Neuroscience Worksheet for Preprofessionals
- Psychology Minor Worksheet
Students who started at GVSU prior to Fall 2022:
Suggested Order of Coursework
Suggested Order of Coursework for a Major in Psychology (B.A. or B.S.) - This option assumes students will complete the required general education courses and select electives with the help of his or her advisor.
myPath - myPath is a tool designed to assist students in preparing for and tracking their progress toward graduation. It encompasses both a degree analysis audit and an educational planner.