Psychology, B.A. - Course Requirements
Learning Outcomes
The successful student will be able to:
- Identify and describe the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and empirical findings represented in the general content domains of psychology, including learning, cognition, biological bases of behavior, development, and individual differences.
- Apply basic research methods in psychology including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Evaluate the quality, objectivity and credibility of evidence of research findings.
- Compare and contrast theoretical explanations of human behavior.
- Exhibit professional and academic skills needed for graduate study or for entry-level positions in the field.
- Analyze the impact of diversity on behavior, personality and development.
Requirements
- Core curriculum: BA requirements - 45 credits
Required Courses
Courses required of all students:
Course ID | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
PSYC 110* | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
PSYC 206 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
PSYC 211 | Scientific Writing for the Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
PSYC 305 | Physiological Psychology | 3 |
PSYC 311 | Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
PSYC 322 | Research Methods | 3 |
PSYC 333 | Behavior Modification | 3 |
PSYC 343 | Social Psychology | 3 |
PSYC 345 | Psychopathology | 3 |
PSYC 350 | Internship I | 3 |
PSYC 352 | Junior Seminar in Psychology | 3 |
PSYC 431 | Seminar: Contemporary Issues in Psychology | 3 |
* Must be taken by psychology concentrators as a prerequisite for all other PSYC courses
- PSYC electives 1, 2, and 3: Select from any 200, 300 or 400 level Psychology 9
course not required within the concentration
- PSYC electives 4, 5, and 6: Select from any 300, or 400 level Psychology 9
course not required within the concentration
Also required
- PHIL 205 Bioethics 3
- Free Elective Courses: Six (6) 18
Other requirements
- Successful completion of comprehensive exam.