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[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2019-2020 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2019-2020 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
    
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Psychology, B.A


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Required courses for the 39- hour Bachelor of Arts psychology major are designed to provide students with a well-rounded education in the discipline while affording students the ability to tailor their education to meet individual needs. Majors at all locations and delivery systems will be able to select either the General or Clinical/Counseling tracks. Psychology majors at University Campus may choose from two additional tracks or specializations: Developmental, or  Experimental. Graduates of the Psychology program are prepared for advanced study in psychology and related disciplines as well as employment in professional entry-level positions in human service settings and mental health facilities. A psychology major is also an excellent way for students to prepare for careers in law, business, human resources management, advertising, and sales. Psychology majors are encouraged to become involved in research

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Major Requirements (39 credit hours)


Psychology Core


  • PSY 161 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credits
  • PSY 205 - Research Methods I 3 credits
  • PSY 202 - Foundations of Psychology Seminar 3 credits
  • PSY 305 - Research Methods II 3 credits
  • PSY 499 - Senior Seminar: Current Issues in Psychology 3 credits

General Specialization


  • PSY 322 - Physiological Psychology 3 credits
  • PSY 325 - Developmental Psychology 3 credits
  • PSY 327 - Abnormal Psychology 3 credits
  • PSY 328 - Social Psychology 3 credits
  • Select one of the following:

  • PSY 412 - Cognitive Psychology 3 credits
  • PSY 422 - Psychology of Learning 3 credits
  • Complete 9 credts of any 300/400 level Psychology course not already taken.

Clinical/Counseling Specialization


  • PSY 327 - Abnormal Psychology 3 credits
  • PSY 331 - Interviewing and Counseling Skills 3 credits
  • PSY 427 - Personality Theory 3 credits
  • Select two courses from the following:

  • PSY 321 - Psychological Tests and Measurements 3 credits
  • PSY 330 - Forensic Psychology 3 credits
  • PSY 337 - Human Sexuality 3 credits
  • PSY 339 - Social and Cultural Foundations of Behavior 3 credits
  • PSY 343 - Close Relationships 3 credits
  • PSY 347 - Human Behavior in Crisis 3 credits
  • PSY 401 - Introduction to Community Counseling and Mental Health 3 credits
  • PSY 426 - Internship Seminar 3 credits
  • PSY 435 - Practicum in Psychology 3 credits
  • PSY 428 - Counseling Principles and Practices 3 credits
  • PSY 431 - Childhood Disorders 3 credits
  • Complete 9 hours of any 300/400 level Psychology courses not already taken.

Developmental Specialization


  • PSY 325 - Developmental Psychology 3 credits
  • PSY 332 - Psychology of Aging 3 credits
  • PSY 334 - Child and Adolescent Development 3 credits
  • Select two courses from the following:

  • PSY 337 - Human Sexuality 3 credits
  • PSY 341 - Psychology of Parenting 3 credits
  • PSY 412 - Cognitive Psychology 3 credits
  • PSY 423 - Educational Psychology 3 credits
  • PSY 431 - Childhood Disorders 3 credits
  • PSY 432 - Psychology of Motivation and Emotion 3 credits
  • Complete 9 hours of any 300/400 Psychology courses not already taken.

Experimental Specialization


  • PSY 321 - Psychological Tests and Measurements 3 credits
  • PSY 344 - Psychology Origins: History and Systems 3 credits
  • PSY 405 - Research Methods III 3 credits
  • PSY 437 - Research Practicum 1 credit
  • Students must take PSY-437 (1 credit) twice

  • Select two courses from the following:

  • PSY 322 - Physiological Psychology 3 credits
  • PSY 328 - Social Psychology 3 credits
  • PSY 338 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology 3 credits
  • PSY 412 - Cognitive Psychology 3 credits
  • PSY 422 - Psychology of Learning 3 credits
  • PSY 432 - Psychology of Motivation and Emotion 3 credits
  • PSY 433 - Sensation and Perception 3 credits
  • PSY 441 - Evolutionary Psychology 3 credits
  • Complete 6 credits of any 300/400 Psychology courses not already taken.

General Elective Credits: Complete enough general elective credit hours to fulfill total hours required for degree completion.


Total Credits: 120


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