Psychology

Mission Statement

The psychology major provides a strong background in the application of the scientific method to understanding human behavior and cognitive processes. A graduate in psychology will understand the social, cultural and biological influences on human behavior; critically evaluate prior research in psychology; create original research in the field; and understand the diversity of human behavior.

Major Program Requirements

No more than 3 hours of internship credit (PSYC199 or PSYC399) may be applied toward the 35-semester-hour Psychology requirement. Psychology majors must complete PSYC100 no later than the fall of their sophomore year and must complete PSYC210 and PSYC211 no later than the fall of their junior year. All psychology majors will design an individual research project in PSYC444 and execute that project in PSYC445. PSYC444 is to be taken in the spring semester of the junior year, and PSYC445 during the fall of the senior year. All psychology majors (including double majors) are required to seek departmental guidance regarding the proposed program for their major.

A grade of C or better is required in the course prerequisites for any psychology course.

For information about Pre-Art Therapy, see the pre-professional section of the catalog.

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (120 Hours)
• Associate of Arts in Psychology (63 Hours)
• Minor in Psychology (19 Hours)
• Minor in Secondary Psychology Education