Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes. The courses required for the 36-hour major reflect the diversity of the many subfields in psychology and are designed to provide students with a well rounded education in the discipline while allowing sufficient room for electives. Graduates are prepared for advanced study in psychology and related disciplines as well as employment in entry-level professional positions in human service settings and mental health facilities. A psychology major is also good preparation for careers in law, personnel, or sales.
| Program Components |
Credit
Hours |
|
General Education and Physical Education |
51 |
|
Computer Applications |
0-3 |
| COM 130 Computer Applications (unless exempted) |
(3) |
|
Major Requirements |
36 |
| PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology |
(3) |
| PSY 205 Research Methods I |
(3) |
| PSY 228 Social Psychology |
(3) |
| PSY 305 Research Methods II |
(3) |
| PSY 327 Abnormal Psychology
| (3) |
|
| PSY 412 Cognitive Psychology or |
(3) |
| PSY 422 Psychology of Learning |
(3) |
| PSY 496 Comprehensive Psychology Examination |
(0) |
| PSY 499 Senior Seminar in Psychology |
(3) |
| Five other upper-division (300-400 level) courses in psychology |
(15) |
|
Electives |
32-36 |
|
Total Credits |
122 |
All psychology majors are encouraged to complete an internship in the field. Students planning to attend graduate school should strongly consider becoming involved in research, activley participate in the Psychology Club, and present at a regional or national conference .
Psychology Minor
The Psychology minor is useful for students interested in the scientific study of human behavior. A Psychology minor may be helpful to students planning careers in business, medicine, personnel, marketing, criminal justice, medicine, social services, education, or law.
| PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology |
(3) |
| Five additional electives in psychology, at least three of which must be upper-division (300-400 level) courses. |
(15) |
|
Total Credits |
18 |