Psychology (Minor Required), B.S.

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Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Baccalaureate majors receive a broad background in the science of psychology which prepares them to enter graduate or professional schools or prepares them for careers in which knowledge of human thought and behavior is essential. In the junior and senior years, students may elect field placement and internship experiences which integrate classroom learning with practical professional experience and which enhance preparedness for employment or graduate training. Students qualify for an internship by earning a 2.5 grade point average; and by successfully completing an interview with a departmental faculty member.

The Clinical Preparation Certificate can be earned by chosing the appropriate elective courses.

Clinical Preparation Certificate [12 Credits]

PSY 201 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 335 - Psychological and Educational Assessment 3 Credit(s).
PSY 348 - Techniques of Counseling 3 Credit(s).
Choose 1 of the following two:
PSY 320 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 325 - Psychopathology of Childhood 3 Credit(s).

Psychology Required Courses [15 Credits]

PSY 201 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 297 - Professional Seminar: Introduction to Field of Psychology 1 Credit(s).
PSY 306 - Intro to Research Methods and Statistics 3 Credit(s).
PSY 307 - Advanced Research Methods and Statistics 3 Credit(s).
PSY 398 - Professional Seminar: Legal and Ethical Issues in Psychology 2 Credit(s).
PSY 498 - Professional Seminar: Capstone Experience in Psychology 3 Credit(s).

Psychology Major Electives [24 Credits]

Choose 24 Credits from the following:
PSY 210 - Human Growth and Development - Lifespan 3 Credit(s).
PSY 211 - Human Growth and Development – Child and Adolescent 3 Credit(s).
PSY 230 - Social Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 298 - Pre-Professional Placement 3 Credit(s).
PSY 299 - Field Experience 1-2 Credit(s).
PSY 314 - Learning 3 Credit(s).
PSY 320 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 325 - Psychopathology of Childhood 3 Credit(s).
PSY 328 - Health Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 331 - Cognitive Development 3 Credit(s).
PSY 332 - Cognitive Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 333 - Biological Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 335 - Psychological and Educational Assessment 3 Credit(s).
PSY 340 - Personality 3 Credit(s).
PSY 345 - Sport Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 348 - Techniques of Counseling 3 Credit(s).
PSY 355 - Science of Sleep 3 Credit(s).
PSY 420 - Multicultural Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 438 - Topics in Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 450 - History and Systems of Psychology 3 Credit(s).
PSY 496 - Directed Study in Psychology 1-2 Credit(s).
PSY 499 - Internship 3, 6 or 9 Credit(s).

Psychology (Minor Required), B.S.

Clinical Preparation Certificate [12 Credits]

Psychology Required Courses [15 Credits]

Psychology Major Electives [24 Credits]

Total Credit Hours Required in Certificates: 12

Total Credit Hours Required in Program: 39

Total Credit Hours Required in Degree: 120