7
Concentrations
120
Credit Hours to Completion
1,260+
Students Enrolled in Program

About the Program

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology (BSP) offers students the opportunity to explore the science of behavior and the mind. The degree prepares students for graduate-level study and various professional positions in business, law, and health care. With the guidance of an academic advisor, students can choose electives to focus on future professional goals.

Our faculty at Middle Georgia State University (MGA) includes teacher-scholars who seek to educate our majors using the latest theories, research, and applications in the behavioral sciences. The BSP program produces graduates who can make meaningful connections between textbook theory and real-world applications.

The BSP program emphasizes a comprehensive approach to understanding behavior, ranging from biological, developmental, and clinical perspectives to social, cultural, and applied analyses.

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Why MGA?

Affordable

 As the number one most affordable state university in the state of Georgia, students at MGA pay on average* $3,041 for a 15 credit-hour semester (that's a full course load). 

*Tuition and fees differ for in-state, out-of-state, and international students. Please visit the Tuition page for more information.

 

Career-Ready

From pediatric development to abuse counseling, psychology students have researched a variety of subjects under the guide of MGA faculty. The programs put student interest at the forefront and prepare each individual for success in their academic and professional careers.

 

Flexible

The BS in Psychology degree program at MGA is offered online and in-person on the Cochran and Macon campuses.

What Can You Do with This Degree?

Graduates of the BSP program at MGA have continued their careers in the following programs and positions:

  • Therapist
  • Psychotherapist
  • Research Assistant
  • Graduate Program Candidate for Master's and Doctorate Programs in Psychology (Augusta University, Clayton State University, University of Edinburgh)
  • Student Intern (United Way of Central Georgia, Atrium’s Pediatric Development & Behavioral Health center, Mercer University Marriage & Family Therapy clinic, and Primary Pediatrics)
  • Substance Abuse Counselor
$55,000
Median Salary for Program Graduates

*Source: https://www.usg.edu/your-future-earnings/app/state/earnings-after-graduation

Courses

Some of the required courses for this program include:

PSYC 1101 Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 2101 Introduction to the Psychology of Adjustment
PSYC 2103 Introduction to Human Development
PSYC 3001 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
PSYC 3002 Research Methods
PSYC 3201 Cross-Cultural Psychology

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Faculty

Some of the faculty you'll meet in this program include:

  • Erica Russell
  • Thomas Matyok
  • Ebonie Fraser
  • Heather Ness-Maddox
  • Chi Ngai Cheung
  • Elaina Behounek
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"Faculty genuinely care about students. I was told this before applying, but I did not understand the magnitude of this statement. Many of our instructors seem interested in cultivating greatness in students who show promise or express some passion in their career objectives."

-Anthony Cleator, 2018