Academic Catalog

Psychology BA

Psychology - 46 Credits

Bachelor of Arts degree program require a minor and a year of a foreign language.

The major in psychology is designed to prepare students to be successful in their graduate school pursuits. The program is focused on giving students the foundational knowledge necessary to be competent in whichever area of psychology they choose. Our psychology degree also focuses on understanding and predicting behavior, critically evaluating empirical research, and the development of counseling skills. Student are offered numerous opportunities for research and internships.

Major Requirements

Core Credits: 37.00

BIO 108Introduction to Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology -N

3

MAT 114Elementary Statistics -M

3

PSY 101General Psychology I -U

3

PSY 102General Psychology II -Q

3

PSY 225Careers in Psychology

3

PSY 310Social Psychology

3

PSY 313Statistics for the Social Sciences

3

PSY 324Cognitive Psychology

4

PSY 411Abnormal Psychology

3

PSY 413Advanced Research Project

3

PSY 450Psychology Seminar

3

SWK 313Research Methods

3

Psychology Electives - 9 Credits

(Must complete at least 3 Developmental Psychology Course Credits)
PSY 221Educational Psychology -Q

3

PSY 285Psychology of Personality -U

3

PSY 300Independent Study

3

PSY 326Psychology of Intimate Relationships

3

PSY 366Interdisciplinary Honors Studies

3

PSY 390PSY Internship I

3

PSY 400Advanced Projects

3

PSY 412Counseling

3

PSY 451PSY Internship II

3

Developmental Psychology Elective
Must complete at least 3 credits from the following options

PSY 226Child and Adolescent Development

3

PSY 312Lifespan Development

3