Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes.
| Program Components |
Credit
Hours |
|
General Education |
48 |
|
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 |
Psychology majors are encouraged to become involved in research and/or to complete a practicum or internship in the field.
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 and 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 |