Psychology
Psychology (B.A.)
Psychology introduces the student to the traditions, content, methodologies and results of the scientific study of behavior. Psychology also provides the student with experience in applying psychological principles in real-world settings. The student learns what systematic psychology has shown about how we perceive, learn and are motivated to think and take action; how we differ from one another; how we develop from infancy to old age; and how interpersonal factors affect our relations with each other in the home, at work and in the social order. The psychology major does not prepare the student for any specific vocational objective, although it may facilitate some occupations in social and community services. Students intending to become professional psychologists should plan to complete the major and then pursue post-graduate studies for two or more years.

Major Courses--all 18 credits required

PSYC 1004 crGeneral Psychology
PSYC 3004 crStatistics
PSYC 3022 crComputer application in Data Analysis
PSYC 3054 crExperimental Psychology
PSYC 4884 crHistory and Systems of Psychology
Required Electives--20 additional credits to total a minimum of 36 credits, selected from:

Core A--two courses from:
PSYC 3203 crPsychology of Learning
PSYC 3303 crMotivation
PSYC 3353 crComparative Psychology
PSYC 3404 crPhysiological Psychology OR
PSYC 3464 crNeuropsychology
PSYC 3453 crSensation and Perception
PSYC 4253 crCognitive Processes

Core B--two courses from:
PSYC 3503 crSocial Psychology
PSYC 3703 crTheories of Personality OR
PSYC 3733 crInterviewing
PSYC 4303 crPsychoanalytic Theory
PSYC 3723 crAbnormal Psychology
PSYC 3754 crPsychological Assesment
PSYC 4103 crLife Span Human Development
PSYC 4533 crIndustrial/Organizational Psychology

Two lab courses from:
PSYC 320L1 crLaboratory in Psychology of Learning
PSYC 330L1 crLaboratory in Motivation
PSYC 335L1 crComparative Psychology Laboratory
PSYC 340L1 crLaboratory in Physiological Psychology
PSYC 345L1 crLaboratory in Sensation and Perception
PSYC 350L1 crLaboratory in Social Psychology
PSYC 370L1 crLaboratory in Personality
PSYC 373L1 crInterviewing Lab
PSYC 425L1 crLaboratory in Cognitive Processes

A psychology minor is available by completing PSYC 100, one course from both Core A and Core B and additional electives to total a minimum of 18 credits in psychology.

Last updated: 19-June-97
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