Social Science, Psychology Major, B.S.

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The psychology major emphasizes skills that are useful for the student interested in careers where knowledge of human behavior and mental processes are important. However, these skills are especially useful for students who are interested in pursuing graduate studies in psychology and related fields, or careers in mental health services. Students are encouraged to complete a minor in a discipline approved by their advisor and faculty from the chosen discipline. Course requirements are listed below.

Required Core Curriculum

PSY 1100 - Introduction To Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 3015 - Integrated Statistics & Methodology Credit(s): 3 *
PSY 3060 - Cultural Diversity Credit(s): 3
PSY 3300 - Biopsychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 4720 - Child Development Credit(s): 3
OR
PSY 4740 - Adolescent Development Credit(s): 3
OR
PSY 4780 - Life Span Development Credit(s): 3
PSY 3080 - Psychology Of Learning Credit(s): 3
OR
PSY 4070 - Cognitive Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 4010 - Abnormal Psychology Credit(s): 3
OR
PSY 4020 - Personality Credit(s): 3
PSY 4990 - Senior Seminar Credit(s): 3

Upper Division Psychology Electives

PSY 3XXX/4XXX Upper Level Elective Coursework

(PSY 3600 may not be used to satisfy upper level course requirements)

Total Credit Hours: 51

*Students who plan to attend graduate school are encouraged to take the two-course sequence PSY 3025 and PSY 3030 in place of PSY 3015 . With the two-course sequence, PSY 3030 will count as an upper level elective. Before making a decision students should consult with an advisor in the Department of Social Sciences.

Graduate School

*Suggested course electives for students interested in research or graduate study in psychology should take the following electives:

PSY 3080 - Psychology Of Learning Credit(s): 3
PSY 3310 - Social Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 3500 - Historical & Contemp. Iss. Psy Credit(s): 3
PSY 4070 - Cognitive Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 4150 - Sensation & Perception Credit(s): 3
PSY 4970 - Independent Research Credit(s):3

Counseling

*Suggested course electives for students interested in counseling, related fields in mental health, or graduate study in counseling or social work should take the following electives:

PSY 3100 - Family Processes Credit(s): 3
PSY 3350 - Psychology Of Human Motivation Credit(s): 3
PSY 4010 - Abnormal Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 4020 - Personality Credit(s): 3
PSY 4770 - Theories Of Psychotherapy Credit(s): 3
PSY 4800 - Counseling Techniques Credit(s): 3
PSY 4850 - Internship In Psy Credit(s): 3

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Social Science, Psychology Major, B.S.

Required Core Curriculum

Upper Division Psychology Electives

Total Credit Hours: 51

Graduate School

Counseling

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Social Science, Psychology Major, B.S.

Required Core Curriculum

Upper Division Psychology Electives

Total Credit Hours: 51

Graduate School

Counseling