Students majoring in Psychology will learn to understand the biological, developmental, and social determinants of human and animal behavior. Psychology majors succeed in a variety of occupations including counseling, marketing and sales, management, human resources, community outreach, and social work. Our program will provide you the tools necessary to succeed in your future career by providing intellectual and practical engagement though internships, participation in conferences, travel, and research opportunities. The Psychology major requires a total of 9.5 course credits. Courses are divided into four categories: Required Courses, Foundational Courses, Advanced Courses, and Electives.
Required Courses for the Psychology Major (4.5 course credits required):
PSYC 101G
Introduction to Psychology
or
PSYC 102G Principles of Psychology as Applied to Learning
PSYC 201
Research Methods I: Statistical Analysis
PSYC 202
Research Methods II: Design and Communication
PSYC 415
Readings in Psychology (0.5 course credit)
PSYC 420
Research Seminar
Foundational Courses for the Psychology Major (3.0 course credits required, including at least one from Group A and at least one from Group B):
Group A: Biological and Behavioral Processes
PSYC 215
Learning and Motivation
PSYC 236
Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 239
Health Psychology
PSYC 243
Mind, Brain, and Behavior
Group B: Social Processes
PSYC 221 Lifespan Development
PSYC 233
Social Psychology
PSYC 240
Personality
Other Foundational Courses
PSYC 237
Industrial/OrganizationalPsychology
PSYC
250 Special Topics
PSYC 251
Research Practicum
PSYC 290 Cross-Cultural Psychology Practicum (0.5 course)
Advanced Courses for the Psychology Major (Must choose 2.0 course credits from the following list):
PSYC 302
Advanced Experimental Psychology
PSYC 303
Drugs and Behavior
PSYC 304 Cognitive Neuroscience
PSYC 318
Biopsychology
PSYC
321 Cultural Psychology
PSYC
323 Psychology of Gender
PSYC 345
Animal Behavior
PSYC 355
Theories of Counseling
The following courses may be taken but are not required for the major:
PSYC 350
Special Topics in Psychology
PSYC 351
Independent Study
PSYC 352
Internship in Psychology
PSYC 455
Advanced Counseling Seminar
Required Courses for the Psychology Minor (5.0 course credits):
PSYC 101G
Introduction to Psychology
or
PSYC 102G Principles of Psychology as Applied to Learning
PSYC 202
Research Methods II: Design and Communication
One Foundational Course from Group A: Biological and Behavioral Processes
One Foundational Course from Group B: Social Processes
One Advanced Course