The Specifics

Requirements for the Psychology Major


The Psychology major requires the completion of 12 courses, some of which are prescribed for all students, some of which must be selected from groupings of courses within related areas, and some of which are free choices.

The core curriculum consists of five courses which focus on the scientific methods of our discipline. Within this core our majors are trained as "scientific problem solvers". Beyond the core, there are area requirements which guarantee breadth of coverage within this multifaceted discipline. Finally, and perhaps most important, the major provides the possibility of specialization in one of several sub-areas within psychology with elective courses. You may choose to steer a course toward counseling, experimental research, developmental studies, or a number of other directions.

A. Required Courses (The Core)

  • Psyc 201: Introductory Psychology
  • Psyc 205: Experimental Methods
  • Psyc 307: Tests and Measurements
  • Psyc 316: Systems and Theories
  • Stat 320: Research Statistics

B. Area Requirements (One course from each area required)

Area I.

  • Psyc 212: Child Psychology
  • Psyc 213: Adolescent Psychology
  • Psyc 217: Lifespan Development

Area II.

  • Psyc 301: Abnormal Psychology
  • Psyc 310: Theories of Personality
  • Psyc 312: Social Psychology

Area III.

  • Psyc 318: Physiological Psyc
  • Psyc 403: Learning and Behavior
  • Psyc 406: Cognition

C. Four Psychology Electives

Four elective courses must be selected from the list below. You may count a second or third course from Areas II or III (above) among this group of electives as well. In Area I both Child and Adolescent Psychology may be taken, one as an elective. However, the Lifespan course overlaps the other two so that neither can be taken if Lifespan is the Area I choice. In addition, you may count special topics courses which are offered occasionally. Internship and research hours do not count toward fulfillment of the major requirements, but those opportunities are highly recommended to students who qualify.

  • Psyc 303: Educational Psychology
  • Psyc 311: Personality Developmental In Young Adults
  • Psyc 322: Industrial/Organizational Psychology
  • Psyc 324: Sport Psychology
  • Psyc 326: Criminal Behavior
  • Psyc 330: Human Sexuality
  • Psyc 361: Drugs and Behavior
  • Psyc 402: Principles and Procedures Of Counseling
  • Psyc 404: Group Dynamics
  • Psyc 458: Special Topics

 

Requirements for the Psychology Minor


The minor requires 6 courses in psychology including PSYC 201 with the other 5 courses to be selected from any at the 200-, 300-, or 400-level. STAT 320 is not

required but may count as one of the five courses. 

 

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