Psychology Major
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY
Students declaring a major in psychology must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.20 for all coursework. Meeting this standard is necessary for admission to upper division courses in the department.
PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR (38 credits)
| PSY201 |
Psychological Perspectives on Reality |
| PSY202 |
Exploring Psychology |
| PSY256, 257 |
Research Methods in Psychology I, II |
| PSY447 |
Scientific and Philosophical Theories in Psychology |
| PSY491 |
Senior Seminar |
| One of the following: |
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| PSY246 |
Clinical Psychology: Psychopathology |
| PSY311 |
Developmental Disabilities |
| PSY322 |
Counseling Theory and Practice |
| One of the following with its associated lab: |
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| PSY342 |
Cognitive Psychology |
| PSY347 |
Animal Behavior |
| PSY349 |
Physiological Psychology |
| PSY351 |
Wisdom, Intelligence and Creativity |
| PSY352 |
Social Perception and Cognition |
| PSY353 |
Community Psychology |
| Psychology electives (12 credits) |
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(Note: PSY342, 347, 349, 351, 352 or 353 can be taken without their associated labs for psychology elective credit.)
Students considering graduate work or specific vocational objectives should consult with department faculty, especially their advisors, in choosing their electives. The department encourages students to take courses outside the department in areas that liberalize their understanding of human experience and nonhuman behavior or improve their ability to use and apply psychological knowledge.
The department offers an extensive internship program in which students work under supervision in an off-campus setting (e.g., psychiatric hospital, crisis center, district court). The purpose of the program is to help students learn to apply their academic knowledge in a practical setting. This program is an elective option which upper division majors are encouraged to take. See course description for PSY425, 426.
Requirements for the Minor in Psychology
Nonmajors may minor in psychology by taking either of the following options
of 20 credits each. Departmental faculty must approve the option (A or B) and
electives chosen.
| A. For students anticipating graduate work |
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| PSY201 |
Psychological Perspectives on Reality |
| PSY202 |
Exploring Psychology |
| PSY256, 257 |
Research Methods in Psychology I, II |
| Psychology electives (8 credits) |
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| B. For students interested in human services |
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| PSY201 |
Psychological Perspectives on Reality |
| PSY202 |
Exploring Psychology |
| Two of the following: |
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| PSY243 |
Social Psychology |
| PSY244 |
Developmental Psychology |
| PSY246 |
Clinical Psychology: Psychopathology |
| PSY311 |
Developmental Disabilities |
| Psychology electives (8 credits) |
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Minors for Psychology Majors
Psychology majors may choose a departmental minor in any other major in the College (e.g., biology, computer science). Requirements for departmental minors are listed under the appropriate major.
Requirements for the Minor in Neuroscience
The minor in neuroscience offers an introduction to the study of brain function. It is an interdisciplinary program in human and nonhuman behaviors drawing from departments of psychology, biology, chemistry, mathematics and kinesiology. A total of 24 credits is required beyond the prerequisite.
| Prerequisite |
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| BIO213 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I or BIO312 Animal Physiology |
| Required Courses (16 credits) |
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| BIO321 |
Molecular Cell Biology and Microscopy (4 credits) |
| KIN450 |
Neurophysiological Basis for Movement (4 credits) |
| PSY349 |
Physiological Psychology and Lab (4 credits) |
| PSY475 |
Neuroscience Seminar (4 credits) |
| Cellular and Molecular Emphasis (choose one course from the list) |
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| BIO316 |
Modern Genetics (4 credits) |
| BIO323 |
Developmental Biology (4 credits) |
| BIO420 |
Advanced Techniques in Molecular Biology (2-4 credits) |
| CHE422 |
Biochemistry (4 credits) |
| Behavioral Emphasis (choose one course from the list) |
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| PSY250 | Psychology of Memory (4 credits) |
| PSY281 |
Drugs and Behavior (2 credits) |
| PSY342 |
Cognitive Psychology (4 credits) |
| PSY347 |
Animal Behavior (4 credits) |
| KIN310 |
Motor Control and Learning (4 credits) |
| KIN350 |
Disorders of Voluntary Movement (4 credits) |
Additional courses may be selected from the emphases above or in consultation with advisor to complete the 24-credit minimum.