Psychology Majors & Minors
This major will provide you with an understanding of the scientific discipline of psychology through exposure to the breadth of our discipline from its most basic level (e.g., neuroanatomy) to its most interactional level (e.g., socio-cultural). Your studies will develop your knowledge and skill in using the scientific method to both conduct research to understand mind and behavior, as well as, deliver clinical or consulting services from this empirical base.
This major is designed for the student who seeks a Master's or Doctoral degree in Experimental (e.g., cognitive, learning, industrial-organizational, physiological, quantitative, social), or Clinical areas (e.g., school psychology, psychotherapy) of psychology. This degree is the preferred path to a career as a practitioner, researcher, or college professor. If you are interested in a career in counseling at the bachelor's or master's level you should pursue a Human Services degree. The plan of study is listed below.
B.S. Psychology Requirements
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| Cr# |
Required Foundation Courses |
Credits |
| PS130 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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| Cr# |
Required Research Skills |
Credits |
| PS201 |
Statistical Methods in the Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
| PS202 |
Experimental Psychology |
3 |
| PS301 |
Advanced Statistics |
3 |
| PS304 |
Advanced Experimental |
3 |
| PS450
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Experimental Psychology Capstone |
3 |
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| Core Competencies: 1 course from each of the 4 cores. |
| Cr# |
Biopsychology Core Options: |
Credits |
| PS303 |
Physiological Psychology |
3 |
| PS315 |
Sensation & Perception |
3 |
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Developmental / Social Core Options: |
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| PS204 |
Social Psychology |
3 |
| PS340 |
Life-Span Development |
3 |
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Cognitive / Learning Core Options: |
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| PS331 |
Principles of Learning |
3 |
| PS332 |
Memory & Cognition |
3 |
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Applied Psychology Core Options: |
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| PS305 |
Industrial - Organizational Psychology |
3 |
| PS310 |
Principles of Psychopathology |
3 |
| PS360 |
Tests & Measurements |
3 |
Psychology Elective (3
credits): 1 course, not previously selected,
from the 300-level psychology course
listed in the above core areas.
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The minor in psychology is an excellent complement to many other majors (e.g., Athletic Training, Biology, Communications, Education, Fitness & Sport, Management, Marketing, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Political Science, Sociology). The minor is a combination of required and elective psychology courses designed to give you an overview of the discipline of psychology, and ground you in the use of research method and quantitative analysis. Elective coursework will allow you to select courses to tailor the minor to your needs.
| Psychology Minor Requirements |
| Cr# |
Required Foundation Courses |
Credits |
PS130
PS140
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Introduction to Psychology OR
Principles of Psychology + Lab |
3
4 |
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| Cr# |
Required Research Skills |
Credits |
PS201
PS202 |
Statistical Methods in the Behavioral Sciences
Experimental Psychology |
3
3 |
Psychology Electives: Students must select 4 additional courses at the 300 level or above, excluding foundation & research skills requirements. 12 Credits
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Updated: October 2006
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