The curriculum for the B.S. in Psychology builds on the B.A. degree utilizing an interdisciplinary approach and is designed for students with an interest in research and the biological aspects of human and animal behavior. The additional credits in biology, chemistry, mathematics, research, and neuroscience-oriented psychology courses will enhance an undergraduate’s readiness for research at the graduate level, health care, health professions in medicine, and a multitude of other fields. Through these courses, B.S. students will receive further training in the empirically based, scientific study of behavior and psychological processes, with an emphasis on biologically based investigation.
UMBC Undergraduate Psychology BS catalog
Effective Fall 2025, a new PSYC BS curriculum will go into effect for all students declaring a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Students who have already declared a PSYC BS will have the option to either follow the current curriculum or switch to the new one. Please discuss these options with your academic advisor. If you choose to follow the new curriculum, you will not be able to switch back. Below is some information to help guide your decision-making:
Psychology B.S. Major Requirement Checklists:
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree: Clinical Track