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    Psychology - BSc

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    Program facts

    Black Hills State University
    Spearfish, USA
    • Program type
      Bachelor's
    • Duration
      4 years
    • Annual tuition fee
      9,724 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 9,724 USD

    • Language taught in
      English
    • Start date
      August

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    Program Overview

    What Black Hills State University says about their program:
    "Required Core - 16 semester hours
    Minor in Psychology - 21/22 hours - Take the following:


    3 Developmental Electives - Take one of the following:


    Dr. Nathan Deichert
    Associate Professor
    Chair of Behavioral Sciences
    605.642.6544
    [email protected]
    The Psychology major at Black Hills State University has a strong tradition of preparing students who excel in graduate programs and in their careers. Students study human behavior and the psychological, social, and biological processes that relate to that behavior.
    With a degree in Psychology from BHSU, students are successful in graduate school and in pursuing careers as psychologists, social workers, career counselors, personnel and labor relations specialists, market researchers, and data analysts.
    Dr. Nathan Deichert
    Black Hills State University
    School of Behavioral Sciences
    1200 University St Unit 9004
    Spearfish, SD 57799
    605.642.6544
    [email protected]"

    Admissions requirements

    This is an exciting time in your life. Whether you're heading to college for the first time or looking to advance your career, BHSU can help you achieve your dreams. Please see below the admissions requirements in order to start your journey.

    TOEFL 61 / IELTS 5.5 SAT reading and writing 480 Minimum GPA of 2.0

    Exemptions:

    • a student enrolls in BHSU's Academic English Preparation Program
    • a student has attended a school in the US for one academic year
    • African students WAEC Score C4 in English Language
    • the student is from a native English speaking country

    It is required that you send BHSU official transcripts for all educational institutions you have attended.

    • High School Transcripts: Must be in a sealed and stamped envelope, mailed directly from the issuing institution, translated into English. Must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.6 (if you will be entering BHSU directly post-secondary school). If you took the WAEC, please send your official WAEC Certificate and new / unused scratch card to BHSU

    • College / university transcripts: Must be in a sealed and stamped envelope, mailed directly from the issuing institution, translated into English

    If you are transferring from another university or college you must have a minimum university GPA of 2.0. If you would like the possibility of your university credits transferred from a university outside the US, please obtain a course-by-course evaluation from WES or ECE to be sent to BHSU.

    • Financial responsibility documents: Complete the Official Statement of Finances. Must have a notary’s signature and stamp witnessing the guarantor/sponsor’s signature. Must also provide a bank statement or bank letter with $18,474 for one academic year noted; this must be signed and stamped by a bank official.

    Fall semester (August) - application deadline June 1 Spring semester (January) - application deadline November 1

    Fees and funding

    The cost of attendance at BHSU is great value for international students. The estimated annual tuition and fees (24 credits) is under $10,000 with housing, room and board, insurance, and books estimated at an additional $8,000. This is a total estimated annual cost under $20,000.

    • Undergraduate tuition

      $9,724 per year (12 credits) + $200 international student fee

    • Graduate tuition

      $6,987 per year + $200 international student fee

    • Total I-20 cost for Undergrad

      $19,234

    • Total I-20 cost for grad (MBA)

      $16,497

    Global Ambassador Scholarship

    Live in a residence hall on campus free of charge (Up to 8 academic semesters). Housing costs vary year to year; however, the current estimated value is $14,000 distributed over four years. This competitive scholarship is awarded only to international students, and recipients are selected based on a personal essay, GPA, test scores, and extracurricular involvement. Students must be admitted to BHSU to be awarded scholarships.

    Buzz Bonus Scholarship

    This award is available to a high school graduate who has not previously attended a post-secondary institution. The application must be made during the senior year of high school. To be eligible, a student must attain a minimum SAT composite score of 1060, be in the upper 33% of their class rank, and must have been admitted to Black Hills State University. This scholarship will be awarded for four years if the student maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA and takes 30 credit hours per academic year.

    Visa requirements for Black Hills State University

    Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

    USA student visa requirements