The Department of Psychology offers the student exposure to the entire field
of psychology in both theoretical and applied areas of the discipline. Such an
orientation prepares a student for immediate entry into the workforce or for
advanced study. Independent study programs are encouraged and student
internships are made available in all areas of psychology.
Introductory Psychology (PSYC 201) is a prerequisite for all psychology
courses.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
| Code |
Course |
Credit |
| PSYC 201 |
Introductory Psychology |
3 |
| PSYC 211 |
Quantitative Methods for the Social Sciences |
3 |
| PSYC 311 |
Research Methods and Statistics I |
3 |
| PSYC 411WI |
Research Methods and Statistics II |
3 |
| XX xxx |
Any speech course |
3 |
|
Total: |
15 |
All majors will choose three (3) courses from the following applied
areas:
| Code |
Course |
Credit |
| PSYC 301 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
| PSYC 310 |
Theories of Counseling |
3 |
| PSYC 336 |
Family Therapy and Family Systems |
3 |
| PSYC 377 |
Industrial Psychology |
3 |
| PSYC 380 |
Personality Theories |
3 |
| PSYC 401 |
Environmental Psychology |
3 |
| PSYC 420 |
Medical Psychology |
3 |
|
Total: |
9 |
All majors will choose three (3) courses from the following basic research
areas:
| Code |
Course |
Credit |
| PSYC 210 |
Human Growth & Development |
3 |
| PSYC 375 |
Social Psychology |
3 |
| PSYC 309 |
History & Systems |
3 |
| PSYC 351 |
Physiological Psychology |
3 |
| PSYC 352 |
Learning & Cognition |
3 |
|
Total: |
9 |
Electives
|
|
|
| Code |
Course |
Credit |
| PSYC xxx |
Any PSYC courses not used above |
6 |
|
Total: |
6 |
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
| Code |
Course |
Credit |
| PSYC 201 |
Introductory Psychology |
3 |
|
Total: |
3 |
Additional Requirements
These courses may include
only one (1) special topics course.
| Code |
Course |
Credit |
| PSYC xxx |
Additional psychology courses |
12 |
|
Total: |
12 |