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Psychology, BA

Courses in psychology are designed to serve a number of purposes: to satisfy intellectual curiosity; to offer insights into human behavior, personal and social; to offer another dimension to the studies of those involved in education and nursing, in particular, and all disciplines in general; to prepare those choosing a major in psychology for graduate school and careers in the helping professions.

Program requirements for Psychology Major

Students with the baccalaureate degree in psychology have a firm foundation for entry level careers in social service agencies, consumer advocacy, business (such as personnel work and organization development) and community improvement groups. In addition, the psychology degree constitutes strong preparation for graduate studies.

Students majoring in psychology must take a minimum of 35 credits with an average of C or better. They study a core of psychological disciplines including the following required courses:

Required

MTH 2070ELEMENTARY STATISTICS

3
PSY 1010GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

3
 
PSY 3030PERSONALITY & ADJUSTMENT

3
or
PSY 3320PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY

3
 
PSY 3050DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

3
PSY 3060BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

3
PSY 4250ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY

3
PSY 4440EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

4
PSY 4800/HSR 4800PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP SEMINAR

1
PSY 4850/4860/4870/4880INTERNSHIP IN PSYCHOLOGY

3, 6, 9, 12
PSY 4900SENIOR SEMINAR

3
Plus two electives at the 3000 level or above

Additional Requirements

PSY 1010 (General Psychology) is a prerequisite for all courses numbered 2000 and above.