Psychology (BA)

Psychology

The general objective of the psychology program is to prepare students for professional training in the field of psychology by providing an overview of the essential methods and findings of experimental, clinical, and theoretical psychology. The primary theoretical orientation of the program is behavioral although the students will be exposed to multiple theoretical orientations. The scientist-practitioner model is emphasized in applied courses. Opportunities are provided for both human and non-human experimental research through environmental manipulation.

Students seeking the Bachelor of Arts degree may earn a major or a minor in psychology. Note required grade average as described in the Department of Social Sciences.

Television Courses

The Department of Psychology, in general, will not grant credit hours for the major or minor by educational television programming. Exceptions may be made with departmental consent.

Major in Psychology Requirements

 39 Hours

• PSY 101 General Psychology (3)
• PSY 2002 Professional Issues (1)
• PSY 212 Behavioral Statistics (3)
• PSY 215 Experimental Psychology (3)
• PSY 310 Introduction to Learning (with lab) (4)
• PSY 370 Physiological Psychology (with lab) (4)
• PSY 410 Cultural Psychology (3)
• PSY 412 Cognitive Psychology (3)
• PSY 431 History and Systems of Psychology (3)
• 12 hours of psychology electives (see below)

• Note:  MATH 105, Elementary Statistics, may be substituted for PSY 212, Behavioral Statistics

Electives for Minors and Majors

Psychology majors may select only 3 hours of electives from Group I and must select at least 3 hours of electives from Group III.

Psychology minors may select only 3 hours of electives from Group I.