Note: This program is not accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Studies is offered by the College of Liberal Arts's Department of Psychology and Neuroscience and is available only at Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ).

The Psychological Studies major is designed to promote a broad understanding of human behavior and the affective and cognitive processes that underlie it from the perspective of psychology as a science and a profession. In addition to introductory courses, the study of statistics and research methodology will prepare students to deal with the wealth of research-based knowledge they will encounter as they develop a strong foundation in basic and applied areas of psychology. The research or internship option rounds out the Psychological Studies majors' experiences as they complete advanced electives. Unique to TUJ's Psychological Studies major is its focus on cross-cultural issues, with special emphasis on Asia and the U.S.

Campus Location: Japan

Program Code: LA-PSYS-BA

A Psychology minor is also offered at both Main Campus and Japan Campus.

Contact Information

Kazuyo Kubo, PhD, Chair for the Division of Liberal Arts
kazuyo.kubo@tuj.temple.edu

Dariusz Skowronski, PhD, Faculty Advisor for the Psychology Major
dariusz.skowronski@tuj.temple.edu

These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2025-2026. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2025 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.

Summary of Requirements for the Degree

1. University and College of Liberal Arts (CLA) Requirements
   • All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. The writing-intensive courses required for this major are PSY 3096 and a Psychology course at the 4000 level, such as PSY 4696.
   • Students must complete the General Education curriculum.
   • Students must follow CLA requirements as specified in the CLA College Requirements section of the Undergraduate Bulletin.
2. Major Requirements (Minimum 38 credits)

   Course List

   Code	Title	Credit Hours
   Introductory Courses
   PSY 1001	Introduction to Psychology	3
   PSY 1002	Careers in Psychology (should be taken in the students' freshman / sophomore year)	1
   PSY 1003	Statistics for Psychology	3
   PSY 1004	Critical Thinking in Psychology	3
   Psychological Studies Science Requirement
   Select one of the following:		4
   BIOL 1001	Human Biology
   BIOL 1011	General Biology I
   CHEM 1031 & CHEM 1033	General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I
   PHYS 1021	Introduction to General Physics I
   Developmental/Clinical/Social Foundation Courses (Group 1)
   Select one of the following:		3
   PSY 2201	Foundations of Psychopathology
   PSY 2301	Foundations of Developmental Psychology
   PSY 2401	Foundations of Social Psychology
   PSY 2402	Foundations of Industrial and Organizational Psychology
   Brain and Cognitive Sciences Foundation Courses (Group 2)
   Select one of the following:		3
   PSY 2101	Foundations of Cognitive Psychology
   PSY 2103	Foundations of Learning and Behavior Analysis
   PSY 2104	Foundations of Sensation and Perception
   PSY 2501	Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience
   PSY 2502	Foundations of Cognitive Neuroscience
   Psychology Foundation Elective Course
   Select an additional course from Group 1 or Group 2		3
   Required Methods Course
   PSY 3096	Conducting Psychological Research	3
   Advanced Courses
   In consultation with the Academic Advisor and/or Major Coordinator, select 2 psychology courses at the 3000 level or higher, one of which must focus on gender/culture.		6
   PSY 3151	Direct Applications of Behavioral Principles
   PSY 3152
   PSY 3221	Clinical Psychology: Research and Practice
   PSY 3223	Child Psychopathology and Treatment
   PSY 3620	Topics in Psychology (focus on gender/culture)
   Internship / Collaborative Research / Clinical Practicum
   Must complete at least one internship, collaborative research or clinical practicum for at least 3 credits, with approval by the Major Coordinator.		3
   PSY 3785	Psychology Internship
   PSY 3787	Practicum
   PSY 3791	Collaborative Research I
   PSY 3891	Collaborative Research II
   Senior Writing Seminar
   PSY 4696	Capstone in Psychology	3
   Total Credit Hours		38

Suggested Academic Plan

Please note that this is a suggested academic plan. Depending on your situation, your academic plan may look different.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Studies

Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2025-2026 Academic Year