Requirements for Psychology Major:
| Credits |
|---|---|
Prerequisite | |
PSY 1030 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
A. Students must complete the following required courses | |
Required courses Credits | |
PSY 2010 Orientation to the Psychology Major | 1 |
MATH 1150 Statistics I | 3 |
PSY 2050 Research Methods in Psychology (formerly Experimental Psychology) | 4 |
PSY 3500 Senior Seminar in Psychology | 3 |
B. Students must complete a total of 12 credits at the 2000-level and a total of 12 credits at the 3000-level, not counting the required courses above. Of these credits, 12 must come from the foundational courses listed below (i.e., three credits, or one course, from each foundation): | |
Foundational Courses (One course in each of the following areas) | |
Biological Psychology/Neuroscience | |
PSY 2070 Motivation | 3 |
PSY 3130 Brain and Behavior | 3 |
PSY 3350 Health Psychology | 3 |
Social/Personality Psychology Courses | |
PSY 2090 Personality | 3 |
PSY 2800 Social Psychology | 3 |
PSY 3225 Multicultural Psychology | 3 |
Clinical/Counseling Psychology Courses | |
PSY 2200 Behavior Disorders in Children | 3 |
PSY 2300 Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
PSY 3120 Counseling Theories | 3 |
Developmental Psychology Courses | |
PSY 1400 Child Development | 3 |
PSY 2100 Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
PSY 2400 Human Development | 3 |
Internship Opportunities
The Psychology Department strongly encourages students to consider applied experiences in the major, especially the Psychology Internship (PSY 3450). An internship may be completed during the Junior and/or Senior year; although students may complete multiple internships if they choose to do so, only three credits will be counted toward the requirements for the degree.
To qualify for Psychology Internship, the following criteria must be met:
Possess a GPA of at least 2.75
Be a Junior or Senior in standing
Have completed 12 credits of Psychology courses at the 2000 level or higher
Contact and meet with the Psychology Department Internship Facilitator
Students approved for Psychology Internship must co-register for both (a) PSY 3450 (Psychology Internship) and (b) PSY 3450-SM (Psychology Internship Seminar).
Graduation With Distinction in Psychology
Qualified students may earn the honor of Graduation with Distinction in Psychology. To qualify for Graduation with Distinction, the following criteria must be met:
Maintain a 3.5 overall grade point average (GPA) and a 3.5 Psychology GPA
Obtain recommendations from two Psychology Department faculty (non-adjunct)
Complete PSY 2050 (Research Methods in Psychology) with a grade of B+ or higher
Complete, with a B+ or better, either (a) a 3-credit Psychology Internship (PSY 3450), (b) three credits of Independent Research (PSY 4000), or (c) three credits of Peer Teaching in Psychology (PSY 3400)