About the course

Students in the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology apply the science of understanding and explaining thoughts, emotions and behavior to solving real-world problems. Topics include stress, biological influences on behavior, growth and development of children and diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. Elective courses may be used to specialize in a number of areas of psychology and to gain hands-on experience in research labs. The degree prepares students for graduate school and employment in a range of fields, including clinical, applied and experimental areas of psychology and related fields such as education, law, human resources and health care.

　　The Child Psychology concentration is designed for students who are interested specifically in children and adolescents. Topics include child development, psychological disorders of childhood and adolescence, children's cognitive processes, personality development and child-related research experience. The concentration prepares students for graduate study and employment in a range of fields, including clinical psychology, school psychology, school counseling and employment in settings such as child development centers and related agencies. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Kent
Spring (January), 2024	North Canton
Fall (August), 2024	Kent
Fall (August), 2024	North Canton
Spring (January), 2025	Kent
Spring (January), 2025	North Canton
Fall (August), 2025	Kent
Fall (August), 2025	North Canton
Spring (January), 2026	Kent
Spring (January), 2026	North Canton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Kent State University

New freshmen applicants must finish secondary school in their home country by the time of enrollment to be eligible for university (comparable to the completion of senior high school in the U.S.).

　　Secondary School Transcripts/detailed mark sheets (Certified English translation and original language)

　　TOEFL iBT - 71 iBT, TOEFL pBT - 525 (discontinued as of July 2017), 18 average of Revise PBT.

　　IELTS - 6.0

　　Freshmen should meet the minimum requirement of GPA ? 2.5 on a U.S. 4.0 scale.

　　On SAT, a minimum of 510 Evidence-based reading and writing / ACT, a minimum of 21 in English

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

　　Book IELTS

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　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

Application deadline:

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