All majors will complete the required sequence of courses. Majors are advised to select an emphasis in aging studies, human services, or substance use disorder counseling, or to pursue a career-related minor or second major.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| PSYCHLGY 1130 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCHLGY 2230 | Introduction to Experimental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCHLGY 3960 | Behavioral Research I | 3 |
| PSYCHLGY 3970 | Behavioral Research II | 3 |
| PSYCHLGY 4330 | History and Systems of Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYCHLGY 4340 | Capstone in Psychology | |
| MATH 1830 | Elementary Statistics 1 | 3 |
| ENGLISH 3000 | Technical Writing 1 | 3 |
| or BUSADMIN 2010 | Business Communication | |
| or ENGLISH 3010 | Writing for Science and Research | |
| Elective Group A: BIOLOGICAL or COGNITIVE | ||
| Select 3 credits of the following: | 3 | |
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Sensation and Perception | ||
| Physiological Psychology | ||
| The Biological Basis of Emotion and Motivation | ||
| Elective Group B: DEVELOPMENT & LEARNING | ||
| Select 3 credits of the following: | 3 | |
| Life Span Developmental Psychology | ||
| Learning and Behavior | ||
| Child Psychology | ||
| Adolescent Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Adulthood and Aging | ||
| Elective Group C: SOCIAL & PERSONALITY | ||
| Select 3 credits of the following: | 3 | |
| Psychology of Prejudice, Discrimination, and Stigma | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Theories of Personality | ||
| Elective Group D: MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH | ||
| Select 3 credits of the following | 3 | |
| Health Psychology | ||
| Psychopathology | ||
| Drugs and Behavior | ||
| Techniques of Counseling | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select additional courses from the above elective categories or from the following courses: | 10 | |
| Careers in Counseling and Human Services | ||
| Positive Psychology | ||
| Human Behavior in the Social Environment | ||
| Psychology of Women and Gender | ||
| The Psychology of Human Sexuality | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Psychology | ||
| Cooperative Field Experience 2 | ||
| Substance Use Disorders: Assessment and Treatment | ||
| Individual Study in Psychology | ||
| Forensic Psychology | ||
| Advanced Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy | ||
| Social Work Practice with Groups and Families | ||
| Total Credits | 37 | |
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Does not count toward the 37 credits for the major.
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Four credits of cooperative field experience may count toward the 37 credits required for the major; up to eight credits may count toward the 120 credits required for graduation.
Departmental Writing Requirements
In addition to the completion of 37 credits in psychology, all psychology majors must also successfully complete the following writing requirements:
- Completion of ENGLISH 1130, ENGLISH 1230, and ENGLISH 3000 with a minimum grade of “C-”, or verification of testing out of ENGLISH 1130 by the Department of Humanities (English)
- Completion of Technical Writing (ENGLISH 3000), Writing for Science (English 3010), or Business Communication (Busadmin 2010) is required
- Satisfactory completion of papers in those courses in which papers are required, which are evaluated for ability to communicate in written form as well as knowledge of psychological concepts
Course Grade and Prerequisite Requirements
- A grade of “C-” or better must be earned in all psychology courses that contribute to the 37 credit requirement for a psychology major.
- A grade of “C-” or better is required in PSYCHLGY 1130 in order to enroll in PSYCHLGY 2230.
- A grade of “C-” or better is required in PSYCHLGY 2230 in order to enroll in PSYCHLGY 3960 and PSYCHLGY 3970.
- Elementary Statistics (MATH 1830) must be successfully completed (“D” or better) before taking Behavioral Research I (PSYCHLGY 3960).
- Four credits of CFE or Independent Study in Psychology may count toward the 37 required credits for the major; up to 8 credits of CFE or Independent Study in Psychology may count toward the 120 credits required for graduation.
Psychology Emphases
Emphases within the major: Completion of an emphasis, a career-related minor or a second major is strongly recommended.
Aging Studies Emphasis
This combination of courses will increase students' understanding of the biopsychosocial aspects of aging and will better prepare students for working with the aging population.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PSYCHLGY 2930 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment | 3 |
| PSYCHLGY 3000 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCHLGY 3990 | Psychology of Adulthood and Aging | 3 |
| PSYCHLGY 4660 | Cooperative Field Experience | 3 |
| PSYCHLGY 4930 | Techniques of Counseling | 3 |
Human Services Emphasis
This includes appropriate selection of electives from the elective categories of the psychology major. The coursework in this emphasis is recommended by the Psychology Department to students interested in pursuing a career in the human service professions.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PSYCHLGY 4430 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSYCHLGY/CRIMLJUS 4840 | Drugs and Behavior | 3 |
| PSYCHLGY 4930 | Techniques of Counseling | 3 |
| PSYCHLGY 4940 | Advanced Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy | 3 |
| or PSYCHLGY 4950 | Social Work Practice with Groups and Families | |
| PSYCHLGY 4660 | Cooperative Field Experience | 3 |
| Six credits in applied coursework. 1 | 6 | |
| Foundations of Interviewing | ||
| Social Welfare Policy | ||
| Social Work Practice with Communities, Organizations and Social Institutions | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| Substance Use Disorders: Assessment and Treatment | ||
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Also, PSYCHLGY 4940 (if not taken to satisfy core requirements above) and PSYCH 4950 (if not taken to satisfy core requirements above)
Substance Use Disorders Counseling Emphasis
The coursework in this emphasis is recommended by the Psychology Department to students interested in pursuing a career in substance use counseling.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PSYCHLGY 4430 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSYCHLGY 4660 | Cooperative Field Experience | 3 |
| or CRIMLJUS 4880 | Internship | |
| or CRIMLJUS 4500 | Directed Individual Studies | |
| PSYCHLGY/CRIMLJUS 4840 | Drugs and Behavior | 3 |
| PSYCHLGY/CRIMLJUS 4850 | Substance Use Disorders: Assessment and Treatment | 3 |
| PSYCHLGY 4930 | Techniques of Counseling | 3 |
| PSYCHLGY 4940 | Advanced Techniques of Counseling and Psychotherapy | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 6 credits of electives 1 | 6 | |
| Foundations of Interviewing | ||
| Deviance, Crime, and Social Control | ||
| Learning and Behavior | ||
| Physiological Psychology | ||
| The Psychology of Human Sexuality | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| Social Work Practice with Groups and Families | ||
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Please see your advisor for details.