Psychology, B.S.

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Program Chair: Erin Merchant, Ph.D.

Available in the Day College.

The mission of the Psychology program is to equip students to think critically about psychological issues, evaluate basic and applied psychological research, and understand the causes and consequences of individual differences.   

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will describe and apply key concepts in core psychology content areas. 
Students will apply basic statistical analysis to behavioral data. 
Students will critically evaluate psychological research. 
Students will conduct psychological research and report findings accurately in APA format.

Requirements

Major courses include:

PSY 102 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 300 - Statistics for Behavioral Science Credits: 3
PSY 349 - Research Methods in Behavioral Science Credits: 3

15 Hours from the Following

PSY 303 - Lifespan Development Credits: 3
PSY 342 - Psychological Disorders Credits: 3
PSY 350 - Learning, Cognition and Memory Credits: 3
PSY 382 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 396 - Psychology of Personality Credits: 3
PSY 430 - Biological Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 474 - History and Systems of Psychology Credits: 3

Choose three hours from the following:

3 semester hours of faculty-mentored research OR
PSY 450 - Psychology Laboratory Credits: 3
PSY 494 - Psychology Research Credits: 3

Psychology Electives

12 s.h. Psychology electives numbered above 200

Total Credit Hours: 39

Restricted Electives

8-9 semester hours are required as restricted electives beyond General Education requirements, chosen from 4 semester hour courses in BIO, CHEM, CJ, PHYS, PS, or PUBH, or any course designated as CIS or MATH.