Psychology, BS

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The study of psychology offers the opportunity to learn about the origins and development of human behavior and mental processes and the factors that influence change. Psychology provides a valuable foundation of knowledge important in a wide variety of fields, including human services, business, law, education, communication and health. The program in psychology may also lead to graduate preparation for professional psychology.

At least 18 credits must be earned in courses numbered 300 or above.

Requirements

PSY 190 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s)
PSY 373 - Research Methods 3 Credit(s)
MATH 220 - Elementary Statistics 3 Credit(s) *

Learning and Cognition (choose one of the following): 3 Credits

PSY 323 - Cognition 3 Credit(s)
PSY 445 - Learning and Memory 3 Credit(s)

Developmental Changes in Behavior (choose two of the following): 6 Credits

PSY 212 - Developmental Psychology: Birth to Adolescence 3 Credit(s)
PSY 222 - Developmental Psychology: Young Adulthood to Late Adulthood 3 Credit(s)
PSY 321 - Death and Dying 3 Credit(s)
HSV 397 - Social Gerontology 3 Credit(s)

Choose from one of the following Emphasis areas:

General Psychology Emphasis: 21 Credits

Electives in Psychology or Human Services 9 Credits

(see full list of psychology offerings)

Pre-Counseling Emphasis: 21 Credits

HSV 361 - Marriage and the Family 3 Credit(s) *
HSV 454 - Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions 3 Credit(s)
PSY 332 - Personality 3 Credit(s)
PSY 355 - Skills and Strategies in the Helping Professions 3 Credit(s)
PSY 360 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credit(s)
PSY 403 - Internship 3 Credit(s) **
Electives in Psychology or Human Services: 3 Credit(s)

(see full list of psychology offerings)

**Internship should be related to counseling and will be semester long.

Total Credits: 39

*MATH 220 has a prerequisite.

*HSV 361 has a prerequisite of SOC 110 .