Psychology

General Education Requirements

English Composition
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College Composition I
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Introduction to Professional Writing
or
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Introduction to Professional Writing
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Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
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Select two of the following, one must come from the Natural and Physical Sciences category8
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Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
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Understanding Media and Social Change
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Group Piano for Non-Majors
Valkyries
Concert Choir
Athletic Band
Concert Band
Planetarium Science
Theatre Practicum
Total Credits39
1

Course satisfies the Digital Literacy graduation requirement.

 Major Requirements

Required Courses
PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology3
PSYC 240Cognition and Brain Science4
PSYC 250Developmental Psychology3
PSYC 330Understanding Statistics3
PSYC 340Research Methods3
PSYC 491Capstone1
Directed Electives
Select 21 hours from the following:21
Intimate Partner Violence
Behavior Modification
Social Psychology
Group Dynamics
Abnormal Psychology
Human Sexuality
Independent Study
Personality Theories
Counseling Theory and Practice
Health Psychology
Undergraduate Research
Internship
Special Topics
Introduction to Human Services
Introduction to Gerontology
Criminology and Delinquency
Total Credits38

Criteria for Psychology Internship

The student who plans to pursue a psychology internship must meet the following criteria prior to beginning the application process:

  1. Junior class status minimum for candidacy application
  2. Cumulative GPA of 2.5

Total General Education 39 Hrs
Total Major Requirement 38 Hrs
Total Credits Needed to Graduate 120 Hrs

 Note: This major requires a minor

For degree and graduation requirements, visit degree requirements and graduation requirements.

 

Plan of Study

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CIS 170 (Gen Ed)3Art and Music (Gen Ed)3
ENGL 110 (Gen Ed)3ENGL 120 (Gen Ed)3
HPER 100 (Gen Ed)2MATH 210 (Gen Ed)3
PSYC 111 (Gen Ed)3PSYC 2503
Speech Communication (Gen Ed)3Social Science (Gen Ed)3
UNIV 1501 
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 150 (Gen Ed)4Additional Humanities or Social Science (Gen Ed)2
Course in Minor Field3BIOL 2214
Elective Course3Course in Minor Field3
Literacies (Gen Ed)3PSYC 3403
PSYC 3303PSYC Elective3
 16 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Course in Minor Field3Course in Minor Field3
Lab Science (Gen Ed)4Course in Minor Field3
PSYC 3503Elective Course3
PSYC Elective 3PSYC Elective3
PSYC Elective3PSYC Elective3
 16 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
Course in Minor Field3Course in Minor Field3
Course in Minor Field3Course in Minor Field3
PSYC 4911Elective Course3
PSYC Elective3PSYC Elective3
PSYC Elective3PSYC Elective3
 13 15
Total Credits 120

Please note:  This plan is intended for general information only.  Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor each semester before registration.

 

Learning Outcomes

  1. Knowledge Base in Psychology: Students demonstrate comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and empirical findings in the field of psychology.
  2. Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking: Students use scientific inquiry and critical thinking to study and interpret psychological phenomena.
  3. Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World: Students adopt ethical standards and demonstrate social responsibility.
  4. Communication: Students utilize oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills for information exchange and relationship development.
  5. Professional Development: Students apply knowledge of psychology-specific content and knowledge of themselves to personal and career goals.