B-W: Major and Minor Requirements

Psychology Major Computer Code: PSY

Key: (* = Prerequisite Required; # = Test Placement and Prerequisite Required)

Courses in the Department of Psychology are designed to (1) increase students knowledge about themselves and others, (2) acquaint them with the latest research in the area of human motivation, cognition, psychotherapy, neurophysiology and behavior, (3) engender in students extensive skills applicable to a wide array of careers, (4) develop an appreciation of the scientific method in the investigation of cause and effect relationships in human behavior, and (5) develop insights and understanding of individual differences, cultural differences and developmental changes.

Minimum credits required: 43 (plus prerequisites as indicated).

Required courses

PSY 110 Principles of Psychology 4 credits

PSY 210 Professions in Psychology 1 credits*

PSY 279 Elements of Statistics 4 credits*

PSY 280 Research Methods I 3 credits*

PSY 281 Research Methods II 3 credits*

PSY 412 History & Systems of Psychology 4 credits*

SOC 281 SPSS 4 credits*

Any two (2) of the following Experimental courses must be successfully completed:

PSY 303 Physiological Psychology 4 credits*

PSY 327 Psychology of Learning 4 credits*

PSY 328 Cognitive Processes 4 credits*

PSY 329 Sensation and Perception OR 4 credits*

Appropriate Seminar 3 credits*

Any one (1) of the following Human Relations courses must be successfully completed:

PSY 304 Personality Psychology 4 credits*

PSY 321 Human Relations and Group Dynamics 3 credits*

PSY 339 Social Psychology OR 4 credits*

Appropriate Seminar 3 credits*

Any one (1) of the following Developmental courses must be successfully completed:

PSY 205 Developmental Psychology 3 credits*

PSY 315 Child Development 4 credits*

PSY 325 Adolescent Development 4 credits*

PSY 335 Adult Development and Aging OR 4 credits*

Appropriate Seminar 3 credits*

Any one (1) of the following Applied courses must be successfully completed:

PSY 302 Abnormal Psychology 3 credits*

PSY 316 Child Psychopathology 3 credits*

PSY 320 Industrial/Organizational Psychology OR 4 credits*

Appropriate Seminar 3 credits*

Any one (1) Additional course or seminar to be selected from the following:

PSY/BIO 250 Principles of Neuroscience 3 credits*

PSY 261 Special Topics Seminar 3 credits*

PSY 262 Special Topics Seminar 3 credits*

PSY 263 Special Topics Seminar 3 credits*

PSY 301 Psychological Testing 4 credits*

PSY 326 Behavior Modification 3 credits*

PSY 373 Seminar in Clinical Experience 2 credits*

PSY 473 Clinical Field Experience OR TBA credits*

any course not selected previously from above categories.

Minor

Course requirements for the Psychology minor are: PSY 110 (four credits) and any four upper level Psychology courses (minimum of 13 credits), excluding PSY 100 and PSY 210. Minimum total credits for a minor is 17.