Psychology, B.S
The Psychology department offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. Both options require 36 credit hours of Psychology coursework.
Bachelor of Science
The BS degree requires one of the following minors with 9 advanced science-based hours:
Biology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Computer Science
Physics
Mathematics
Geology
Geography
Anthropology
The degree check list for the BS can be found here.
Bachelor of Arts
The BA degree also requires a minor, but you are not required to choose a science minor. Common minors for Psychology BA majors include, but are not limited to:
Business Administration
Communication Studies
Criminal Justice
Family & Child Development
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 21
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Career Services prepares, inspires, and empowers students for career success, serving as a bridge between students' college experience and life after Texas State University. Starting their first year, and continuing beyond graduation, we are here to help support students on their career journey. In addition we help them connect their experiences--whether from the classroom, campus activities, on- or off-campus employment, internships, or even graduate school--to their post-graduation goals.
Among our services are:
Career Planning and Exploration - Career Counselors are here to help you research majors, study your options, and plan and implement your professional future.
Career Advising and Job Search - Career Advisors are also available to further discuss the job search, including resumes, cover letters, interview skills, and salary negotiations.
Internships and Jobs - In Jobs4Cats, our exclusive job search database, students can find part-time and full-time employment on-campus jobs and internship opportunities.
Employer Connections - Career Services works with employers to create opportunities for students to connect with potential internships and jobs while building their professional network. This is achieved by hosting a wide range of opportunities including career fairs, information sessions, on-campus interviews, and networking events.
PSW Opportunity
3 years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- TOEFL iBT Total: 78 Each Section: 19; Except Writing: 18
- IELTS Overall: 6.5 Each Section: 6.0
- GCE/GCSE/IGCSE Grade of C
- WASSCE Grade of B3
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
76800 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 90 USD

