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Bachelor of Psychology at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Missouri University of Science and Technology

United States of America, Rolla

University Rank:#628

Missouri University of Science and Technology offers the Bachelor of Psychology as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Rolla, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for psychology and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and cognitive processes. Psychology is both a natural science, which stresses the cognitive and physiological causes of behavior, and a social science, which is directed at understanding how human behavior is affected by cultural and social factors. As a psychology major at Missouri S&T, you will be exposed to the many diverse areas of psychology.

Perception, memory, thinking, personality, emotion, motivation, stress and adjustment, abnormal behavior, social relations, and group dynamics are among the basic areas of research in psychology. The discipline also represents the application of these basic research areas to people, their work, and their environment. Clinical, counseling, educational, industrial/organizational, and human factors psychologists are among the professionals who apply basic research to the solution of human problems. Our department provides a broad education to Missouri S&T students in both the basic and applied areas of psychology.

The statistics and research methods courses required of our majors prepare you to engage in undergraduate research as early as your sophomore year. By collaborating with a faculty member on a research project, you will gain valuable experience for subsequent graduate studies in psychology and related fields or for employment. Supervised internship experience in applied psychological settings, such as human service agencies, is also available for qualified students.

The department offers a choice of two degrees for majors. The Bachelor of Science degree provides a solid foundation in mathematics, biological sciences, and physical sciences. The bachelor of arts degree provides a broad liberal arts foundation, including courses in western civilization and foreign languages. Supporting courses in the humanities and social sciences are offered in both degrees and the psychology requirements are the same in both. In addition to the traditional B.A.-B.S. degrees in psychology, the department also offers specialized B.A.-B.S. degrees in psychology that prepare the student for secondary education teaching certification in Missouri.

The department of psychological science offers eight minors: a general minor, industrial/organizational, psychology for health care, human factors psychology, psychology of leadership, cognitive neuroscience, psychometrics, and a minor in multiculturalism and diversity. The general psychology minor allows students to select from a variety of courses tailored to their needs. The minor in industrial/organizational psychology requires specific courses of benefit to engineering and science majors. The minor in the psychology of leadership is geared for those individuals who would like to become leaders and managers. The cognitive neuroscience minor is designed to give students a broad understanding of neuroscience principles. The minor in psychometrics helps students better understand the application of statistical methods to the measurement of human characteristics and individual differences. The multicultural and diversity minor allows students to select courses across three of four departments, including psychological science, to increase their awareness of multiculturalism and diversity.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Psychology at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Entry Requirements

Missouri S&T seeks international students who have a strong probability of succeeding at the university. Admission is selective and based on a combination of secondary school core curriculum (a set of required secondary school classes), ACT and/or SAT composite scores (if available), grade point average (GPA), and class rank percentile. (For non-ranking schools, GPA will be used to evaluate your application).
International students must fulfill the same admission requirements as domestic applicants, but standardized test scores (ACT or SAT) are not required but should be submitted if available. Meeting the minimum requirements, however, does not guarantee admission, nor does it guarantee admission to a particular program. Missouri S&T appreciates well-rounded students and evaluates each application individually.
In addition, international students must fulfill Missouri S&T's English language proficiency requirement. To view a list of countries who are exempt from providing English test scores, please click here. Minimum English proficiency test score requirements are 80 for TOEFL, 6.5 for IELTS, 58 for PTE, or 105 for Duolingo. We also accept SAT English score minimum of 500.
Missouri S&T may request that you provide an official transcript evaluation from the World Education Services (WES). If this is required, it will be visible on your application checklist after submission of your application, or an admissions representative will contact you to request it.

English Requirements

PTEMin 58
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Psychology at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Bachelor of Psychology at Missouri University of Science and Technology

1. Complete the online application, which will take you through several screens. Note that once you start filling out the application, you can save it at any time and return to it later. Follow the instructions on each screen and note the following:
  - First-time applicants will need to create an account. When you submit your name and email, you will receive a temporary PIN/password sent to your email. Next, you activate your account and change your password. Note your email and password you entered for your account, as you will use this to log into the application portal to complete your application or check your status.
  - - On the Test Scores screen, choose Add Test and enter information for the specific tests you have taken (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, ACT, SAT).
    - An admission decision can be made based on unofficial transcripts. Students can upload transcripts through their Application Status Page. Transcripts must be received from all secondary schools you have attended that show courses taken, grades earned, rank in class, grade point average and class of division earned, if applicable.
    - On the Personal Statement screen, you may optionally submit a statement of 500 words or less, discussing a topic you wish the admissions committee to review. This statement may include your educational goals, discussion of personal circumstances, and so on.
    - The final screen, Review, will list any errors with your application (for example, if required information is missing). Once your application is complete, choose SubmitApplication.
    - Please note that an application fee will be required once your application has been submitted.
    - We accept unofficial transcripts and test scores during the application process. Your official transcripts and ACT/SAT test scores will be required after an offer of admission is made.
2. If available, request ACT or SAT scores be sent directly to Missouri S&T. Missouri S&T’s codes are as follows: ACT – 2398; SAT – 6876.
3. Official transcripts must be sent after admission. Please note the following:
  - Official transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution to Missouri S&T and must bear the institution’s seal and appropriate signature. Transcripts may be sent electronically to [email protected] or by mail to Office of Admissions, 205 Centennial Hall, 300 W. 12th Street, Rolla, MO 65409-1060 USA.
  - Request these documents be sent directly to Missouri University of Science and Technology, Office of Admissions, 106 Parker Hall, 300 West 13th Street, Rolla, MO 65409 – USA.
  - Transcripts must show your most recent semester of completed coursework.
  - If you are currently enrolled, Missouri S&T will request a final transcript upon completion of your semester.
  - Please note that we only accept evaluations for U.S. equivalency. We do not accept Canadian equivalency evaluations.
  - If you have questions about your transcripts, please contact admissions at [email protected].

After you have submitted your online application, you can check the status of your application at any time. To do so, enter the email address and password you gave us on your application for admission.

Lastly, please note that while your admission application will be processed without financial documents, in order to be issued immigration documents students must submit a statement verifying ability to provide financial support, such as a financial statement made by the sponsor or bank, indicating source and amount of funds available. More information will be provided upon admission to Missouri S&T.

Bachelor of Psychology at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Missouri University of Science and Technology

United States of America, Rolla