Program Details

BS in Psychology

Bachelor of Science

University of Mary Washington

Our bachelor's program in psychology takes you into the human mind. Learn the basics of behavior theory and psychological disorders. Do research, learn statistical analysis, and explore classes in personality and development . Take advantage of facilities for behavioral research with animals; cognitive psychology, social/developmental psychology, and physiology labs; and collaboration rooms and computer labs. Experience internships in criminal justice, mental health, and disability services as you shape your future career. Psychology majors study traditional areas of psychology and its recent trends and theories. They receive extensive training in methodology and statistics. Many students join faculty-led research teams and conduct year-long research projects. The psychology major emphasizes developing skills in critical thinking, writing, oral communication, and research.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	Our program requires to semesters of statistics and both a lower and upper level research project. It prepares students to gain a great deal of experience in doing research in psychology.
Program Requirement Notes	Program Requirement Notes A minimum of 120 credits are required; all general education, intensives, and major requirements must be met. Thirty-one of the 120 credits must be completed at UMW. Fifteen of your last 21 credits must be earned on campus. You must have an overall and major GPA of 2.00. The restrictions below apply to the BA/BS degrees: Only 8 credits of PHYD will count Only 8 cr in debate/comm consulting practicum Only 8 credits in THEA 390 will count Only 12 credits of private music will count Only 10 credits of ensemble music will count One 100-level BIOL sequence will count -BIOL 121, 122orBIOL 125, 126 One 100-level CHEM sequence will count -CHEM 105, 106 or CHEM 111, 112 One 100-level PHYS sequence will count -PHYS 101, 102 or PHYS 105, 106 Only 12 credits of any internship and EDUC 440 BLST/PORT classes do not count toward the degree Only 9 credits of overlap allowed between double majors This Degree Evaluation is an advising tool to be used in consultation with your major advisor and staff in the Offices of the Registrar and Academic Services. It is not* the final approval for degree completion.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	It is important ot take Psychology 200 which will transfer in as General Psychology. Other courses can be taken when you get to UMW but you may feel free to take Abnormal Psychology, or Developmental Psychology as well. Psychology 210 will transfer as our first statistics course. Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and University of Mary Washington within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree	Students have the opportunity to conduct a year of research in small groups with top faculty in the field. We also have over 50 internships available for students interested in clinical work.
Program Successes & Highlights	We regularly send students to regional and national conferences and many students publish in peer reviewed journals. Many of our students go on to receive a master’s degree in counseling or social work. Students also work across a wide range of industries and are well prepared for both clinical and research based jobs.

Program Credit Requirements

Applicable Admissions Agreements

The table below lists admissions agreements between University of Mary Washington and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name	Type	Title
Germanna Community College	Institutional Partnership	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement
Rappahannock Community College	Institutional Partnership	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement
Germanna Community College	Concurrent Enrollment	Concurrent Enrollment Agreement
Richard Bland College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and Richard Bland College
Northern Virginia Community College	Institutional Partnership	Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement
Blue Ridge Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and the Virginia Community College System
Central Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and the Virginia Community College System
Danville Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and the Virginia Community College System
Mountain Gateway Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and the Virginia Community College System
Eastern Shore Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and the Virginia Community College System
Germanna Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and the Virginia Community College System
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and the Virginia Community College System
Brightpoint Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and the Virginia Community College System
Laurel Ridge Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and the Virginia Community College System
Mountain Empire Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and the Virginia Community College System
New River Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and the Virginia Community College System
Northern Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and the Virginia Community College System
Paul D. Camp Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and the Virginia Community College System
Patrick & Henry Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and the Virginia Community College System
Piedmont Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and the Virginia Community College System
Rappahannock Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and the Virginia Community College System
Southside Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and the Virginia Community College System
Southwest Virginia Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and the Virginia Community College System
Tidewater Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and the Virginia Community College System
Virginia Peninsula Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and the Virginia Community College System
Virginia Highlands Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and the Virginia Community College System
Virginia Western Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and the Virginia Community College System
Wytheville Community College	GAA	Guaranteed Admissions Agreement between University of Mary Washington and the Virginia Community College System

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Completing the appropriate transfer degree through VCCS allows students to enter the university as a junior with nearly all general education requirements satisfied.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Students earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs and must complete 3 college specific general education courses. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Credit for Prior Learning	UMW accepts AP, IB and CLEP results for college credit if the scores earned meets college expectations. Enter your test scores into the portal to see if scores will earn credit.
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: University of Mary Washington

College Level Information

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Transfer Admission Application

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Transfer Student Aid

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Number of Transfer Students

482

Percent of Accepted Transfer Students

71% of transfer applicants were admitted across three programs. Avg GPA for admitted transfers was 3.1027.

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	UMW is a perfectly sized university of 3,700 undergraduates that blends opportunity with community. Set in Fredericksburg, our park-like campus for both residential and commuter students is located fifty miles south of Washington, DC and fifty miles north of Richmond, VA. Fredericksburg is one of the most southern final stops on the Virginia Rail Express (VRE) which has allowed convenient commuter access to DC for internship experiences while studying at UMW. Founded more than 100 years ago, UMW currently offers 80 majors, minors, and programs through our College of Business, Colleges of Education, and College of Arts and Sciences.
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Declare intent to transfer to UMW by completing the “GAA Student Letter of Intent form” available at the Office of Admissions website after a minimum of 15 credits towards the transfer associate degree is completed at the community college and before applying for graduation from the community college

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Averett University	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Averett University	Bachelor of Science in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Online
Hollins University	BA in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Hollins University	BS in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Germanna Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies with Specialization in Psychology	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Psychology	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Psychology, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Sciences in Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Rappahannock Community College	AA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Psychology/Social Work Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Sweet Briar College	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Major in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Major in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Arts, Major in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Longwood University	Psychology BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Roanoke College	Bachelor of Science in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Radford University	BA in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Radford University	BS in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
The University of Virginia's College at Wise	Bachelor of Science in Social Science, Major in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Wesleyan University	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Wesleyan University	Bachelor of Science in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Mary Baldwin University	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	Online, Hybrid
Mary Baldwin University	Bachelor of Science in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
George Mason University	Psychology, BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
George Mason University	Psychology, BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Norfolk State University	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Norfolk State University	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Online	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	Online
William & Mary	Psychology - Bachelor of Arts	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
William & Mary	Psychology - Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Old Dominion University	Psychology-BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Online
Marymount University	Psychology (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Art	4-Year	In-Person
Bridgewater College	Psychology Major - BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Shenandoah University	Bachelor of Science Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Ferrum College	B.S. in Psychology (Minor Required)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Randolph College	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Psychology, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Psychology with concentration in Addiction Studies, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Psychology with concentration in Applied Psychology, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Psychology with concentration in Life Science, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Psychology with concentration in Pre-Graduate School, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Commonwealth University	Psychology with concentration in Urban Psychology, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Philosophy, Political Science, Economics (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Psychology (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Psychology (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Regent University	A.S. in Psychology	Associate	Associate of Science	4-Year	Hybrid
Regent University	B.S. in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	Hybrid
University of Lynchburg	BS in Psychological Science - Counseling Psychology Emphasis	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
11-9199.11	Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.	Management Occupations
19-3039.03	Clinical Neuropsychologists	Assess and diagnose patients with neurobehavioral problems related to acquired or developmental disorders of the nervous system, such as neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders, and learning disabilities. Recommend treatment after diagnosis, such as therapy, medication, or surgery. Assist with evaluation before and after neurosurgical procedures, such as deep brain stimulation.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-3033.00	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
11-9199.02	Compliance Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.	Management Occupations
19-3032.00	Industrial-Organizational Psychologists	Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training, and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
11-9199.08	Loss Prevention Managers	Plan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.	Management Occupations
11-9199.00	Managers, All Other	All managers not listed separately.	Management Occupations
19-3039.02	Neuropsychologists	Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to evaluate and diagnose disorders of higher cerebral functioning, often in research and medical settings. Study the human brain and the effect of physiological states on human cognition and behavior. May formulate and administer programs of treatment.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-3039.00	Psychologists, All Other	All psychologists not listed separately.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1066.00	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-9199.01	Regulatory Affairs Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.	Management Occupations
19-4061.00	Social Science Research Assistants	Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
11-9199.10	Wind Energy Development Managers	Lead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.	Management Occupations
11-9199.09	Wind Energy Operations Managers	Manage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.	Management Occupations

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the BS in Psychology at University of Mary Washington These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$0	Per Semester	$0	$0	$0	7,422.50 (Tuition for a full-time status of 12 - 18 credit hours)
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Mandatory Fee	$0	Per Semester	$0	0	$0	$30 (Mandatory Processing Fee)

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Tuition & Fee Notes:

New Student Programs and Arrival Fee
- $400 (The New Student Programs and Arrival Fee covers costs associated with new student arrival in Fall and the first-year (transfer) experience)
- $200 T(he New Student Programs and Arrival Fee covers costs associated with new student arrival in Spring and the first-year (transfer) experience)

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.