Psychology, B.A. or B.S.

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Transfer students
If you’re already in college but need a change, transferring to Georgia State can provide you with the opportunities you need to succeed — in school and after graduation.

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Students declaring the Psychology major will be listed as Pre-Psychology (either B.A. or B.S.) majors until they complete the prerequisite requirements to have their major transitioned to Psychology. In order to obtain Psychology major status, students must obtain a cumulative 2.3 grade-point average (GPA) in their first Georgia State attempt at PSYC 1101 and the next two Psychology Area F courses attempted (with a minimum grade of “C” in PSYC 1101) to be eligible to take 3000- level and/or 4000-level PSYC courses. Only the first Georgia State attempt at these three courses is considered in computing Area F GPA unless a student transfers in credit from another institution and/or exam (AP/IB) that satisfies the Pre-Psychology GPA requirement. If needed, transfer students are allowed one Georgia State attempt to complete the Pre-Psychology requirement.

For more details, see the course catalog:

• Psychology, B.A.
• Psychology, B.S.

The department offers three endowed scholarships for undergrads: the Elizabeth A. Kenny Scholarship, the Outstanding Psychology Honors Student Scholarship and the Theresa Nash Bernstein Scholarship in International Travel.

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Our students are prepared to face the most important problems that we face as a society. This includes include issues such as violence, substance abuse, education, intolerance, HIV, homelessness, physical health, debt and mental illness.

A career in psychology typically requires advanced study and students who successfully complete this program are well prepared for graduate-level work.