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Honors in Psychology Program

Psychology majors may choose to complete their department degree requirements with an honors designation. This is an excellent opportunity for good students to gain valuable expertise. Completion of Honors in Psychology demonstrates to graduate program admissions committees and future employers that you have special experience, motivation, and ability to succeed in the field of psychology. If you meet the criteria for participation and you are a dedicated student of psychology, you are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.

The Honors in Psychology Program is open to psychology majors who have and maintain a 3.6 overall QPA and a 3.8 Psychology QPA. Students in their second semester (freshmen class) and beyond (up to and including first semester juniors) who meet this requirement will be invited to participate. If you are a transfer student who would like to participate or if you believe you are qualified and were not asked, please contact the department.

  • Eligibility
    • Psychology majors in their second semester of their first year until the first semester of their third year
    • Must maintain an overall 3.0 and a 3.5 Psychology QPA (Students who fall below will have one semester to raise their QPA)
  • Requirements
    • Applicants must be on the graduate school/technical track
    • In addition to the 42 Psychology credits, students must complete two courses from the M.S. in Applied Psychology program (taken during their last year)
    • Students must satisfy their Capstone requirement by taking either PSYC 374 or PSYC 375 Advanced Research in Psychology
  • Benefits
    • Students will have an Honors in Psychology designation on their final transcripts
    • The Honors curriculum will improve your chances of graduate school acceptance
    • You will get experience taking graduate-level coursework
    • You will get research experience and satisfy your Capstone requirement

Contact the Department of Psychology

203 Wright Hall 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257 Phone: 717-477-1657