The Department of Psychology offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Students examine several major subfields, including social psychology, educational psychology, developmental psychology, biopsychology, and behavior analysis. The major provides a strong foundation for careers in human services, education, business, and clinical settings. With a strong emphasis on research skills and experiential learning, the program also prepares students for graduate study in psychology, behavior analysis, social work, and related professions. The flexible curriculum allows students to tailor the major to their interests while pursuing minors and interdisciplinary concentrations.

Students graduating with a major in Psychology will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of content domains, themes, and applications of psychology;
• Demonstrate competence in interpreting, designing, and conducting psychological research;
• Demonstrate competence in applying ethical standards to evaluation of psychological science and to multiple social issues;
• Communicate proficiently for a variety of purposes, both orally and in writing;
• Develop career goals through application of psychological knowledge and refinement of self-regulation and teamwork capacity.

Seminars, Research and Topics Courses, Senior Thesis and Internships

Students interested in advanced study or graduate work in psychology and related fields are encouraged to explore areas of contemporary psychology through directed or independent scholarly work. Opportunities for advanced study include PSYC 391 Research Assistant in Psychology, PSYC 496 Research in Psychology, and PSYC 500 Independent Study. During the senior year, and with departmental approval, students may register for PSYC 550 Senior Thesis. Students are also encouraged to pursue internships in a variety of professional, community, and applied settings during their junior or senior year.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Foundation Courses
PSYC 100	Introduction to Psychology	3
PSYC 101	Introductory Seminar in Psychology	1
Research Methodology
PSYC 290	Psychological Research and Statistics I	4
PSYC 291	Psychological Research and Statistics II	4
Primary Content Domains
Select four of the following (at least two must be 300 level):		12
PSYC 210	Development Across the Lifespan
or PSYC 208	Applied Developmental Psychology
or PSYC 208H	Honors: Applied Developmental Psychology
PSYC 230	Social Psychology
PSYC 270	Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 310	Cognitive Psychology
PSYC 316	Behavior Analysis
PSYC 331	Biological Psychology
Advanced Research and Methods
Select one of the following:		4
PSYC 360	Qualitative and Mixed-Methods Research
PSYC 390	Research Design and Analysis
PSYC 397	Research Seminar:
Upper Level Electives
Select at least two 300-level or higher PSYC courses (excluding PSYC 301, PSYC 391, PSYC 470, PSYC 552, PSYC 553, PSYC 554, PSYC 555)		6-8
Capstone Experience
PSYC 301	Psychology Professional Seminar	1
Select one of the following:		3
PSYC 410	History of Psychology
PSYC 499	Advanced Seminar in Psychology
PSYC 550	Senior Thesis
Total Hours		38-40

Specific career objectives may be pursued by selecting additional upper-division elective courses. Selections are to be made in consultation with the academic advisor.