Psychology

The courses required for the 39-hour major reflect the diversity of the many subfields in psychology. Required courses are designed to provide students with a well-rounded education in the discipline while affording students the ability to tailor their education to meet individual needs. Graduates of the program are prepared for advanced study in psychology and related disciplines as well as employment in professional entry-level positions in human service settings and mental health facilities. A psychology major is also an excellent way for students to prepare for careers in law, business, human resources management, advertising, and sales. Psychology majors are encouraged to become involved in research and/or to complete a practicum or internship in the field.

Program Components

LINK (General Education and Physical Education)

Computer Applications

COM 130              PC Applications (unless exempted)

Major Requirements

Psychology Core

PSY 121                Introduction to Psychology

PSY 201                The Psychology Major:

                                Academic and Professional Issues

PSY 205                Research Methods I

PSY 305                Research Methods II

PSY 496                Comprehensive Psychology Examination

PSY 499                Senior Seminar in Psychology

Learning Domain (take 1 course)

PSY 412                Cognitive Psychology

PSY 422                Psychology of Learning

Individual Differences and Social Processes Domain (take 1 course)

PSY 328                Social Psychology

PSY 427                Personality Theory

Biological Bases of Behavior Domain (take 1 course)

PSY 322                Physiological Psychology

PSY 432                Psychology of Motivation

PSY 433                Sensation and Perception

Developmental Domain (take 1 course)

PSY 325                Developmental Psychology

PSY 332                Psychology of Aging

PSY 334                Child and Adolescent Development

Diversity Domain (take 1 course)

SSC 101                The Human Behavior Perspective*

SSC 322                Race and Ethnicity in American Culture

PSY 339                Social and Cultural Foundations of Behavior

Applied Domain (take 1 course)

PSY 327                                Abnormal Psychology

PSY 330                                Forensic Psychology

PSY 331                                Interviewing and Counseling Skills

PSY 336                                Military Psychology

PSY 338                Industrial and Organizational Psychology

PSY 405                Research Methods III                                                                     

PSY 423                Educational Psychology

Elective Courses:

Students are required to take two psychology electives at the

300 or 400 level.

Electives

Total Credits

*Only transfer students who have been exempted from both courses in the Human Behavior Perspective and who have not already taken SSC 101 are eligible to take this class for credit in the psychology major.

Credit Hours

50

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The courses required for the 53-hour bachelor of science psychology major reflect the diversity of the many sub-fields in psychology with an intensive research component. Required courses are designed to provide students with a well-rounded education in the discipline while affording students the ability to tailor their education to meet individual needs. Many of the courses allow students to engage in advanced research training and experience that will prepare them for graduate study at both the master's and doctoral levels. Graduates with a B.S. degree are better prepared for advanced study in psychology and related disciplines as well as employment in professional entry-level positions in human service settings and mental health facilities. The psychology major is also an excellent way for students to prepare for careers in law, business, human resources management, advertising, and sales.

Program Components

LINK (General Education and Physical Education)

Computer Applications

COM 130              PC Applications (unless exempted)

Major Requirements

Psychology Core

PSY 121                Introduction to Psychology

PSY 201                The Psychology Major: Academic and Professional Issues

PSY 205                Research Methods I

PSY 305                Research Methods II

PSY 496                Comprehensive Psychology Examination

PSY 499                Senior Seminar in Psychology

Learning Domain (take 1 course)

PSY 412                Cognitive Psychology

PSY 422                Psychology of Learning

Individual Differences and Social Processes Domain (take both courses)

PSY 328                Social Psychology

PSY 427                Personality Theory

Biological Bases of Behavior Domain (take PSY 322 and one additional course)

PSY 322                Physiological Psychology

PSY 432                Psychology of Motivation or

PSY 433                Sensation and Perception

Developmental Domain (take 1 course)

PSY 325                Developmental Psychology

PSY 332                Psychology of Aging

PSY 334                Child and Adolescent Development

Diversity Domain (take 1 course)

SSC 101                The Human Behavior Perspective*

SSC 322                Race and Ethnicity in American Culture

PSY 339                Social and Cultural Bases of Behavior

Applied Domain (take 1 course)

PSY 327                Abnormal Psychology

PSY 330                Forensic Psychology

PSY 331                Interviewing and Counseling Skills

PSY 336                Military Psychology

PSY 338                Industrial and Organizational Psychology

PSY 423                Educational Psychology

Advanced Research Courses

PSY 321                Psychological Tests and Measurements or

PSY 445                Experimental Design and Program Evaluation

PSY 405                Research Methods III

PSY 429                Advanced Directed Study in Psychology

Elective Courses:

Students are required to take two electives at the 300 or 400 level.

Electives

Total Credits

*Only transfer students who have been exempted from both courses in the Human Behavior Perspective and who have not already taken SSC 101 are eligible to take this class for credit in the psychology major.

Psychology majors are encouraged to become involved in research and/or to complete a practicum or internship in the field.

Note: Students may not earn the bachelor of science degree and the bachelor of arts degree in psychology at the same time.

Credit Hours

50

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