Degree Requirements

Students must meet the general education requirements, as stated below, and satisfactorily complete the courses listed in this curriculum to obtain the Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology. A total of 180 credits are required for the degree. Students must complete a core program consisting of 71 credits; those core courses are , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , PSY 255 or  or , and 12 credits toward an Applied Experience. Any of the following can count toward the Applied Experience: , , , , , , and/or . Additionally, students are required to take 54 elective credits, and should work with their advisors to select elective courses that align closely with their interests and career goals. Students electing to take externship are restricted to a maximum of 32 credits. All core courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” in order to earn the degree.

Note: The Portland-Metro campus is a laptop-required campus with resources like laptop specifications, financial aid, and helpful instructions found at http://www.oit.edu/portland-metro/college-costs/bring-your-own-device.