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    Bachelor of Science in Psychology

    Explore how the mind affects human behavior and well-being.

    SGU Bachelors Degree in Psychology

    Program Overview

    Program

    With studies in abnormal behavior, research methodologies, and personality theories, a psychology major from SGU is the first step toward a career in mental health services or graduate studies.

    Locations

    Grenada

    Entry Terms

    August 2025

    A bachelor’s degree in psychology from St. George’s University can help you make a positive difference in people’s lives. Focused courses offer you advanced insights into organizational psychology and counseling techniques.

    SGU Entry Requirements

    Program Entry Requirements

    To qualify for admission into a St. George’s University School of Arts and Sciences undergraduate degree program, you must meet the following requirements:

    • Caribbean or British education system students: Five General Proficiency Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) or ordinary level passes, which should include both English and mathematics.
    • North American education model students: Complete 12 years of primary and secondary school education.

    Students with an associate’s degree, CAPE, the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Levels, or equivalent may request exemption from coursework.

    Psychology Curriculum

    Four-Year Degree Program
    Bachelor of Schience (BSc) in Psychology

    Freshman Year—31 Credit Hours

    Prefix and Number Course Name Credit Prerequisite(s)
    COMP 111 Computer Concepts and Applications 3 n/a
    ENGL 002 Foundation English 3* n/a
    ENGL 103 Introduction to Literature 3 n/a
    ENGL107 College English 1 3 Placement Test or ENGL 212
    ENGL 213 College English 2 3 Placement Test or ENGL 002
    GENL 105 Introduction to University Life 1 n/a
    MATH 001 Foundation Mathematics 3* n/a
    MATH 120 College Mathematics 3 Placement Test or MATH 001
    POLI 200 Introduction to Political Science 3 n/a
    PSYC 201 Introduction to Psychology 3 n/a
    SOCI 201 Introduction to Sociology 3 n/a
    SSCI 202 Introduction to Empirical Research 3 n/a
    SSCI 201 Introduction to Caribbean Studies 3 n/a

    Course and program information subject to change without prior notification.
    *Does not count toward degree

    Sophomore Year—31 Credit Hours

    Prefix and Number Course Name Credit Prerequisite(s)
    COMM 204 Public Speaking 3 ENGL 107, ENGL 213
    ECON 101 Fundamentals of Political Economy 3 n/a
    MATH 220 Statistics 3 MATH 120
    PSYC 202 Social Psychology 3 PSYC 201
    PHIL 107 Critical Reasoning 3 n/a
    PSYC 316 Health Psychology 3 PSYC 201
    PSYC 206 Psychology of Personality Theories 3 PSYC 201
    PSYC 210 Sensation and Perception 3 PSYC 201
    PSYC 211 Principles and Theories of Learning 3 PSYC 201
      General Education (2xAH, 2xBP, 1xSB) 3  

    Course and program information subject to change without prior notification.
    *Does not count toward degree

    Junior Year—33 Credit Hours

    Prefix and Number Course Name Credit Prerequisite(s)
    GENL 302 Community Service I 2 PSYC 201
    PSYC 302 Abnormal Psychology 3 PSYC 206
    PSYC 307 Developmental Psychology 3 PSYC 201
    PSYC 310 Cognitive Psychology 3 PSYC 206
    SOCI 302 Classical Social Theory 3 SOCI 201
    PSYC 314 Psychology of Motivation and Emotion 3 PSYC 206
    SSCI 411 Empirical Research Project 4 SOCI 202
      Elective 3  
      Elective 3  
      General Education (2xAH, 2xBP, 1xSB) 3  
      General Education (2xAH, 2xBP, 1xSB) 3  

    Senior Year—32 Credit Hours

    Prefix and Number Course Name Credit Prerequisite(s)
    ECON 100 Principles of Economics 3  
    ENGL 306 Critical Reading Review 3 ENGL 211, ENGL 212
    PSYC 313 Physiological Psychology 3 PSYC 206
    PSYC 405 Psychological Testing 4 PSYC 206
    PSYC 408   3 PSYC 201
    PSYC 409 Counseling Strategies and Techniques 4 PSYC 206
    SOCI 301 The Family 3 SOCI 201
    SOCI 302 Social Theory 3 SOCI 201
    SSCI 403 / SSCI 406 Caribbean Identity OR
    Perspectives on Caribbean Popular Culture
    3 ENGL 306
      Elective 3  

    Course and program information subject to change without prior notification.
    *Does not count toward degree

    Combined Degree Program

    Students with an associate’s degree can qualify to be placed in the two-year degree program.

    Additional Curriculum

    In order to obtain a degree, you will need to complete both program-specific and general curriculum.

    Arts & Sciences Curriculum

    Junior Year—30 Credit Hours

    Prefix and Number Course Name Credit Prerequisite(s)
    ECON 100 Principles of Economics 3  
    GENL 302 Community Service I 2 PSYC 201
    PSYC 202 Social Psychology 3 PSYC 201
    PSYC 205 Health Psychology 3 PSYC 201
    PSYC 206 Psychology of Personality Theories 3 PSYC 201
    PSYC 210 Sensation and Perception 3 PSYC 201
    PSYC 211 Principles and Theories of Learning 3 PSYC 201
    PSYC 311 History and Systems in Psychology 3 PSYC 201
    SOCI 202 Designing Social Empirical Research 3  
    SOCI 301 The Family 3  
    SOCI 302 Social Theory 3  

    Course and program information subject to change without prior notification.

    Senior Year—32 Credit Hours

    Prefix and Number Course Name Credit Prerequisite(s)
    SOCI 303 Social Structure & the Caribbean Society 3 SSCI 201
    PSYC 313 Physiological Psychology 3 PSYC 206
    SSCI 409 Capstone 1 4 SSCI 411
    PSYC 408 Industrial Organizational Psychology 3 PSYC 201
    PSYC 409 Counseling Strategies and Techniques 4 PSYC 206
    PSYC 413 Psychology: A Caribbean Perspective 3 SSCI 201
    SSCI 403 / SSCI 406 Caribbean Identity / Caribbean Popular Culture 3 SSCI 201
    General Education (2xAH, 2xBP, 1xSB) 3
    General Education (2xAH, 2xBP, 1xSB) 3

    Course and program information subject to change without prior notification.

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