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Bachelor of Science
The psychology major emphasizes skills
that are useful for the student interested in careers where knowledge
of human behavior and mental processes is important. These skills
are especially useful for students who are interested in pursuing
graduate studies in psychology and related fields, or careers in
mental health services.
Required Major Discipline Courses
| I.
All students must complete: |
credit
hrs
|
| *BIOL
101/111 |
Introduction
to Biology & Lab or |
4 |
| *BIOL
102/112 |
Principles
of Biology and Lab |
|
| *COSC 110 |
Computer
Literacy |
3 |
| *PSYC 110 |
Introduction
to Psychology |
3 |
| PSYC 125 |
Historical &
Contemporary Issues in Psychology |
3 |
| PSYC 203 |
Quantitative
Methods in the Behavioral Sciences |
4
|
| PSYC 485 |
Practicum in
Psychology or |
4 |
| PSYC 486 |
Practicum in
Research Psychology |
|
(*These courses are normally completed
at the community college.)
| II.
6 hours chosen from the following: |
credit
hrs
|
| PSYC
306 |
Individual
Differences & Cultural
Diversity |
3 |
| PSYC
308 |
Psychology of Learning |
3 |
| PSYC
330 |
Behavior, Mind and Brain |
3 |
| III.
9 hours chosen from the following: |
credit
hrs
|
| PSYC
401 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
| PSYC
402 |
Personality |
3 |
| PSYC
407 |
Cognitive Psychology |
3 |
| PSYC
415 |
Sensation and Perception |
3 |
| PSYC
460 |
Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology |
3 |
IV. Upper-division electives in
Psychology
8 hours required, chosen from such courses as:
PSYC 300 Psychology of Gender,
PSYC 320 Health Psychology,
PSYC 331 Social Psychology,
PSYC 341 Mental Tests & Evaluative Techniques,
PSYC 395 Special Topics in Psychology
PSYC 405 Experimental Psychology,
PSYC 472 Child Development,
PSYC 473 Introduction to Educational Psychology,
PSYC 474 Adolescent Development,
PSYC 475 Intentional Interviewing & Counseling,
PSYC 476 Adult Development and Aging,
PSYC 477 Theories of Psychotherapy
| Summary
of Psychology Major |
credit
hrs
|
| I. Required
Major Discipline Courses |
25 |
| II., III.
Designated Courses |
15 |
| IV. Upper-division
Electives |
8 |
| Total hours |
48 |
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