Psychology
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
Psychology majors must complete the following courses:
| PSYC 201 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 211 | Quantitative Methods Soc Sci | 3 |
| PSYC 311 | Rsrch Mthds &Stats I:Foundatn | 3 |
| PSYC 411WI | Rsrch Mthds & Stats II : Appl | 3 |
XX xxx
| Any speech-intensive (SI) course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Choose three additional 3-credit hour courses from the following applied areas:
| PSYC 301 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 310 | Counseling & Psychotherapy | 3 |
| PSYC 336 | Family Therapy & Systems | 3 |
| PSYC 377 | Industrial Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 380 | Personality Theory | 3 |
PSYC 401
| | 3 |
PSYC 420
| | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Choose three additional 3-credit hour courses from the following basic research areas:
| PSYC 210 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| PSYC 375 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 309 | History & Systems Psychology | 3 |
PSYC 351
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| PSYC 352 | Learning and Cognition | 3 |
PSYC 413
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| PSYC 417 | Advanced Child Development | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Choose two additional 3-credit hour Psychology elective courses:
PSYC xxx
| Any PSYC courses not used above | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 39
Minor Requirements
A psychology minor consists of the following courses:
| PSYC 201 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
PSYC xxx
| Additional 12 credit hours of psychology courses | 12 |
PSYC xxx: May include only one (1) special topics course
Total Credit Hours: 15