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Psychology Major - Bachelor of Arts
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.
Assessment
- Senior capstone course.
- Exit examination.
- Exit survey.
Program Requirements
General Education
Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University. Program requirements that are also general education requirements will count in both places (as applicable).
Major Requirements
Major Core Requirements
PSY 156 | Life Span Developmental Psychology | 3 |
PSY 281 | Psychological Research Methods | 3 |
PSY 282 | Psychological Statistics | 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 |
PSY 499C | Systems and Theories of Psychology | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
Major Elective Requirements
Choose six hours from the following:
Minor
Non-STEM minor. All majors must also include a minor or additional major. See Terms to Know.
Free Electives
Total Credit Hours: 120