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Psychology Area – Bachelor of Science
Program Competencies
Students should:
- Understand the complexity of human and animal behavior and the influence of psychological, biological and social factors on behavior.
- Be competent in psychological research methods including experimental design, data analysis and presentation, report writing and computer utilization.
- Understand the methods and knowledge base of six core content areas of psychology.
- Understand the principle tenets and major theoretical characteristics of major systems in psychology.
Additional competencies for the Psychology Area include one or more of the following:
- Develop additional knowledge of specialized research areas of psychology.
- Develop additional knowledge and skills in psychological research design and analysis.
- Develop practical and theoretical competencies in areas of applied psychology.
Assessment
- Senior capstone course
- Exit examination
- Exit survey
Program Requirements
General Education
PSY 499C | Systems and Theories of Psychology | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
Area Requirements
Area Core Requirements
PSY 156 | Life Span Developmental Psychology | 3 |
PSY 281 | Experimental Design and Analysis I | 3 |
PSY 282 | Experimental Design and Analysis II | 3 |
PSY 354 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 |
PSY 380 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
PSY 390 | Psychology of Personality | 3 |
PSY 421 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 3 |
PSY 489 | Psychology of Learning | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Area Elective Requirements
Choose 24 hours from the following:
Free Electives
Total Credit Hours: 120