Overview
About this Degree
The undergraduate major in Psychology from Iowa State University enables graduates to understand and apply the scientific principles, facts, and basic methods of psychology to their personal and professional activities.
Students with a bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in psychology may qualify for a variety of positions including those in social sciences, mental health, corrections, rehabilitation, developmental disability centers, and business (management, insurance, opinion polls). Professional work as a psychologist in academic, business, clinical, government, and school settings requires graduate degrees. Depending on professional goals, a minor in another discipline may be desirable.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Career Opportunities in Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Learning and Memory
- Personality Psychology
- Brain and Behavior
- Human Factors in Technology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Iowa State operates on rolling admission. We strongly recommend that you apply at least six to eight weeks in advance.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Psychology Cognitive Sciences View 1901 other Bachelors in Psychology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- ACT composite (or converted SAT) score x 3+
- Cumulative GPA x 30
- Number of years of high school core courses x 5
- In addition to the high school course requirements listed above, students applying for admission to the College of Engineering must complete two years of a single foreign language. Students applying for admission to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete a third year of social studies and two years of a single foreign language.
- General Equivalency Diploma (GED) applicants are welcome to enroll at Iowa State University. The specific GED score requirements for admission depend upon when the GED test was taken.
Tuition Fee
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International
26930 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13465 USD per semester during 48 months. -
National
25162 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12581 USD per semester during 48 months. -
In-State
8678 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4339 USD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Ames
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.