BA (Hons) in Psychology

Greek students
• One letter of recommendation from teacher/professor of last institution attended; letter from private tutor is not accepted.
• Official high school transcript(s) and diploma or official college/university transcript(s) and catalog (if applying for transfer credits).
• Acceptable evidence of proficiency in English: IELTS (score 6.5 or higher), Pearson Test of Academic English: PTE Academic (59 or above), Michigan State University Certificate of English Language Proficiency (MSU – CELP), Michigan Proficiency Certificate, Cambridge Proficiency Certificate, Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) with Grade A only, TOEFL (score 87 or higher on internet based), GCE, International Baccalaureate, Graduates of accredited English language institutions.
If none of the above can be provided, then the candidate will have to take the English Placement Test administered by the College.
• Certified copy of state identification card candidates will attend an interview with a designated College representative after all application materials have been submitted.

American Students
First Year Students
Students who are currently in high school, students who have not attended college after high school graduation, or students with less than 12 college credit hours are considered First Year Students.
The following documents are needed for admissions:
• Completed online application form.
• A 250-300 word personal statement which addresses how studying at ACG will further your life goals. The essay can be completed online along with the application form.
• Official transcripts.
• One academic letter of recommendation.
• Copy of passport.

Transfer Students
Students are considered Transfer Students if they have 12 or more credits from an accredited college.
The following documents are needed for admissions:
• Completed online application form.
• A 250-300 word personal statement which addresses how studying at ACG will further your life goals. The essay can be completed online along with the application form.
• Official College transcripts from all institutions attended.
• One academic letter of recommendation.
• Copy of picture page in passport.

Introduction to the Major in Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and underlying mental phenomena. The field encompasses research, through which students learn fundamental features about human and animal behavior, and practice, in which that knowledge is applied to help solve human problems. The Psychology major provides students with a high-quality, well-rounded, challenging education. It encourages analytical and critical thinking, the careful appraisal of evidence and the application of various technical skills. The program tackles a wide range of theoretical issues and practical techniques in psychology and serves as an advantageous springboard for future postgraduate training and a wide range of employment opportunities.

What You Will Study
At the start of their major, psychology students learn about the foundations of the discipline, laboratory work and statistics. As students progress through the program, they take courses which provide conceptual knowledge of the core domains in psychology, including developmental psychology, biopsychology, research methods and psychometrics, and personality theories. Senior-level courses offer students the opportunity to conduct original research in the form of an empirical project, as well as to select from a variety of electives in pure and applied areas of psychology, allowing students to define their areas of interest. In addition, students are required to take three compulsory courses in psychopathology, social and cognitive sciences.

Career/Graduate Study Opportunities
Psychology graduates are equipped to work in child care settings, centers that specialize in special needs, learning difficulties, mental retardation, or autism, or in a wide range of roles in organizations. Those that complete advanced graduate degrees may work as professional psychologists or pursue careers in teaching or research.

Deree School of Graduate and Professional Education offers the following Master’s Programs in Psychology:

• Master of Science (MS) in Counseling Psychology & Psychotherapy
• Master of Arts (MA) in Applied Educational Psychology