Bachelor of Science in Psychology
This broad major intends to orient you to psychology as a whole. Students will learn about the science of mind and behavior, individual and group behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. This major relies heavily on exploring various theories, while looking at new research and techniques. The program instructs students in psychological principles and methods, provides the knowledge and skills required at the graduate level, and offers the background needed prepare for careers in possible professions as diverse as medicine, law, business, education, human resources, and others. Several specialties in psychology encourage certification by the American Board of Professional Psychology.
Degree Requirements
- PS 101/PS 101H - Introduction to Psychology
- PS 200 - Elementary Statistics
- PS 303 - Health Psychology
- PS 305/305H - Learning and Memory
- PS 306/306H - Behavior Disorders
- PS 310 - Sensation and Perception
- PS 311/311H - Cognitive Psychology
- PS 314/314H - Biopsychology
- PS 318W - Research Methods in Psychology
- PS 319W - Experimental Thesis
- PS 452W - Contemporary Issues in Psychology
- Must take 9 semester hours of Psychology electives or may choose SW210 Interpersonal Violence as an elective. (must make a C or better)
- Choose 1: PS 204 Human Growth and Development, PS 309 Tests and Measurements or PS 320 The Exceptional Child
**After all General Education and Major course requirements have been met; students will need additional elective courses to meet the 123 hour minimum for graduation.
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Day programs in Gaffney, online & evening classes in extended campus locations
Locations
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Gaffney Campus
Gaffney Main Campus
1115 College Drive
Gaffney, SC 29341
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Greenville Campus
Greenville Campus
25 Woods Lake Rd
Suite 601
Greenville, SC 29607
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Columbia Campus
Columbia Campus
Fontaine Business Center
400 Arbor Lake Drive, Suite 800
Columbia, SC 29223
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Midstate Campus
Madison Plaza
2724 West Palmetto Street
Florence, SC 29501
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Charleston Campus
Charleston Campus
4500 Leeds Avenue
Suite 208
Charleston, SC 29405
Day programs in Gaffney, online & evening classes in extended campus locations
Our business programs are offered in a variety of locations, each built for different students. Our traditional day students attend class on our main campus in Gaffney, South Carolina— a beautiful town with rich historic buildings and hundreds of campus involvement opportunities. More than half of day students live on campus and participate in athletics, fine arts, community service and other leadership associations.
Our online programs are accessible across the country – so even if you’re in Charlotte, North Carolina, you can still work towards your Limestone degree. Students also have the option to take a combination of classes at any of these campuses and online.
Financial Aid, Scholarships & Grants
Limestone works to make education affordable, putting together a financial aid package with need and merit-based financial aid options for every one of their admitted students. 95 percent of Limestone College students receive some type of financial assistance. Academic, athletic and arts scholarships, activity and need-based grants are all available for day students.
Military-friendly College
Limestone College offers close to a 50 percent tuition discount for Active Duty, Reserves and National Guard military service personnel and works to make programs flexible and affordable. Limestone College has been chosen as a Military-Friendly School and is a member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOCAD, SOCGuard, and SOCCoast). Chosen as a Top-25 Best College for Veterans (South) this year from US News and World Report, Limestone understands the demanding and transient nature of a career in the military. We appreciate your service, and are here to assist in any way possible. Learn more.
Corporate Partnerships for Online and Evening Students
Limestone College holds a number of partnerships with companies providing corporate grants to students. If a student’s company participates in the program, he or she is eligible to receive the grant each semester. With the corporate grant, students can still receive financial aid and any state or federal student loans. Here are a few of our partner corporations:
