Seattle Pacific University School of Psychology, Family and Community
BS IN PSYCHOLOGY
Seattle, USA
BSc
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology at the School of Psychology, Family, and Community (SPFC) blends psychology and natural sciences. The programme covers behavior, cognition, neuroscience, research methods and animal behavior through coursework and experience. Faculty mentor students for careers or graduate study. The BS requires a minimum of 88 credits, 50 upper-division credits, and at least 20 credits in residence at SPU.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter graduate programmes or roles in clinical psychology; cognitive neuroscience; animal behavior; research assistant; laboratory technician; applied behavior analyst. Paths include research, clinical training, conservation, education, often needing further study or certification.
The science of psychology explores the nature and causes of behavior, feelings, and thoughts, as well as effective strategies to maintain psychological and social health. It’s also a highly dynamic field, constantly changing as discoveries reveal new understandings, new research possibilities, and new applications to the human condition.
If you have an interest in psychology, you can choose from a BA in Psychology, a BS in Psychology, and a minor in Psychology. The BS in psychology is designed for students that are passionate about integrating psychology and natural sciences with the goal of pursuing careers or graduate programs such as but not limited to: Clinical Psychology, Behavioral or Cognitive Neuroscience, and Animal Behavior. The BS in Psychology requires a minimum of 88 credits, 50 upper division, and at least 20 credits while in residence at SPU.
