Psychology, B.A. - Course Requirements

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Learning Outcomes


The successful student will be able to:

  • Identify and describe the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and empirical findings represented in the general content domains of psychology, including learning, cognition, biological bases of behavior, development, and individual differences
  • Apply basic research methods in psychology including research design, data analysis, and interpretation
  • Evaluate the quality, objectivity and credibility of evidence of research findings
  • Compare and contrast theoretical explanations of human behavior
  • Exhibit professional and academic skills needed for graduate study or for entry-level positions in the field
  • Analyze how differences in background, culture, identity, and life experiences influence behavior, personality, and human development

Program Requirements

Course

Credits

General Education Core Curriculum

45

PSYC 110: Introduction to Psychology

3

PSYC 204: Infant & Child Development OR PSYC 206: Child & Adolescent Development OR PSYC 207: Adult Development OR PSYC 213 Adolescent Development

3

PSYC 211: Scientific Writing for the Social & Behavioral Sciences

3

PSYC 305: Physiological Psychology

3

PSYC 311: Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences

3

PSYC 322: Research Methods

3

PSYC 333: Concepts & Principles of ABA

3

PSYC 343: Social Psychology

3

PSYC 345: Psychopathology

3

PSYC 350: Internship I

3

PSYC 352: Junior Seminar in Psychology

3

PSYC 431: Senior Seminar: Contemporary Issues in Psychology

3

PHIL 205: Bioethics

3

Six (6) Psychology electives (200, 300, or 400 level)

18

Six (6) Free elective courses (any level)

18

Successful completion of comprehensive exam (taken in your last semester)

Pass/Fail

Total

120

Electives

Psychology majors are required to complete six (6) Psychology elective courses. This is your chance to explore sub-areas of interest within the wide world of psychology. Whether you are interested in clinical, developmental, behavioral, social, biological or any other branch of psychology, we offer a wide variety of courses on a rotating basis to help you find your passion. With the freedom to choose from a variety of captivating topics, you can craft an educational journey that not only satisfies your curiosity but also shapes your future career path. See below for examples of some of the Psychology elective options (and see the course catalogue for a full list).

  • PSYC 212: Psychology of Health and Illness
  • PSYC 220: Addictions: Life Perspective
  • PSYC 221: Art Therapy
  • PSYC 270: Psychology & Popular Culture
  • PSYC 315: Psychopharmacology
  • PSYC 319: Psychology of Play
  • PSYC 330: Positive Psychology
  • PSYC 342: Loss & Grief
  • PSYC 347: Introduction to School Counseling
  • PSYC 348: Child Life Theory and Practice
  • PSYC 356: Introduction to Clinical Applications
  • PSYC 357: Developmental Psychopathology
  • PSYC 421: Criminal Profiling