Psychology, B.S.

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Courses in the Department of Psychology are designed to (1) increase students’ knowledge about themselves and others, (2) acquaint them with the latest research in the area of human motivation, cognition, psychotherapy, neurophysiology and behavior, (3) engender in students extensive skills applicable to a wide array of careers, (4) develop an appreciation of the scientific method in the investigation of cause and effect relationships in human behavior, and (5) develop insights and understanding of individual differences, cultural differences and developmental changes.

Minimum Credits Required: 41

Required Courses:

Any two (2) of the following Psychological Processes courses must be successfully completed:

Any one (1) of the following Human Relations courses must be successfully completed:

Any one (1) of the following Developmental courses must be successfully completed:

PSY 205 - Developmental Psychology, 3 credit hours
PSY 315 - Child Development, 4 credit hours
PSY 325 - Adolescent Development, 4 credit hours
Appropriate Seminar 3 credits

Any one (1) of the following Applied courses must be successfully completed:

Any one (1) Additional course or seminar to be selected from the following:

PSY 215D - Psychology of Women, 4 credit hours
PSY 263 - Special Topics Seminars, 1-4 credit hours
PSY 301 - Psychological Testing, 4 credit hours
PSY 326 - Applied Behavior Analysis, 3 credit hours
PSY 363 - Seminar, 1-4 credit hours
any course not selected previously from above categories.

Senior Experience:

Select one of the following courses-

Note:

PSY 295 , PSY 395 , PSY 495 , PSY 298X , PSY 398X , or PSY 498X may not be used to fulfill the “Additional course or seminar” requirement.