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 35 semester hours. Courses are divided into three
categories: Core Courses, Required Courses, and Electives.
Required Courses:
Psyc101 or Psyc102: Intro with Lab
Psyc201: Research Methods I: Stats
Psyc202: Research Methods II: Design and Communication
Psyc415: Readings in Psych (0.5 course)
Psyc420: Senior Research Seminar
Foundational Courses: Must choose 3.0 courses at the 200 level, including one from Group A and one from Group B.
Group A: Biological and Behavioral Processes:
Psyc215: Learning and Motivation
Psyc236: Abnormal Psychology
Psyc239: Health Psychology
Psyc243: Mind, Brain and Behavior
Group B: Social Processes:
Psyc221: Lifespan Development
Psyc233: Social Psychology
Psyc240: Personality
Other 200 level / foundational courses:
Psyc237: Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Psyc250: Special Topics
Psyc251: Research Practicum
Psyc290: Cross-Cultural Psychology Practicum (0.5 course)
Advanced Courses: Must choose 2.0 advanced courses from the following list
Psyc302: Advanced Experimental Psychology
Psyc303: Drugs and Behavior
Psyc304: Cognitive Neuroscience
Psyc318: Biopsychology
Psyc321: Cultural Psychology
Psyc323: Psychology of Gender
Psyc345: Animal Behavior (cross-listed with Biology 345)
Psyc355: Theories of Counseling
Elective Courses:
Psyc350: Special Topics
Psyc351: Independent Study
Psyc352: Internship in Psychology
Psyc455: Advanced Counseling Techniques