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Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Explore how the mind affects human behavior and well-being.
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
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Undergrad Programs
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.
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.
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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