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

University Core

Core University Core Requirements

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Psychology majors must complete the following courses:

PSYC 201Introductory Psychology

3

PSYC 211Quantitative Methods for Social Science

3

PSYC 311Rsrch Mthds & Statistics I : Foundation

3

XX xxxAny speech-intensive (SI) course

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Applied Area

Choose two (2) courses:
PSYC 301Abnormal Psychology

3

PSYC 310Theories of Counseling & Psychotherapy

3

PSYC 333Substance Abuse & Behavior

3

PSYC 336Family Therapy & Family Systems

3

PSYC 377Instustrial Psychology

3

PSYC 380Personality Theories

3

PSYC 430Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psycholog

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Social/Developmental Areas

Choose (2) two courses:
PSYC 210Human Growth & Development

3

PSYC 317WIAdvanced Child Development

3

PSYC 375Social Psychology

3

PSYC 413Psychology of Religion

3

PSYC 415Positive Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Cognitive/Biological Areas:

Choose two (2) courses:
PSYC 351Physiological Psychology

3

PSYC 352Learning and Cognition

3

PSYC 420Medical Psychology

3

PSYC 421Stress, Pain, and Resilience

3

PSYC 453WISensation and Perception

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Elective Courses

Choose three (3) courses:
PSYC xxx Any PSYC upper division courses not used above

9

Total Credit Hours:9

General Electives

General ElectivesRequirement

44

Total Credit Hours: 120