Major in Psychology
A student may choose to complete the Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with an emphasis in General Psychology or Preparation for Graduate Training. The Psychology Program requires a total of 42 credits in psychology.
Areas of Emphasis
Graduate Training in Psychology (42 credits total):
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18 credits |
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General Psychology I |
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General Psychology II |
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Introduction to Psychological Statistics |
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Introduction to Experimental Psychology |
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Senior Seminar and Research, Option I |
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Internship |
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Required Courses |
24 credits |
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Developmental Psychology I |
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Developmental Psychology II |
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Personality Psychology |
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Abnormal Psychology |
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Social Psychology |
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Group Dynamics |
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Intergroup Relations & Intergroup Conflict |
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History & Systems of Psychology |
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Physiological Psychology |
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Learning Theory & Behavior Modification |
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Cognitive Neuroscience |
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Principles of Psychological Testing |
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Counseling & Psychotherapy |
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Independent Study |
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Practicum in Psychology |
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Choose one General Elective: |
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Forensic Psychology I |
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Forensic Psychology II |
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Industrial Psychology |
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Psychology of Gender |
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Perspectives on Chemical Dependency |
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Perspectives on Human Sexuality |
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Sports Psychology |
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Psychopathology through Film |
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The Graduate Training Track does not require courses in a related field. The discipline does not allow for any such electives outside of a psychological emphasis since both general and specific knowledge is necessary for students taking Psychology GREs or applying to graduate programs. |
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General Psychology (42 credits total):
Core Courses |
15 credits |
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General Psychology I |
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General Psychology II |
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Introduction to Psychological Statistics |
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Introduction to Experimental Psychology |
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Senior Seminar and Research, Option II |
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Internship |
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Required Courses |
27 credits |
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Developmental Psychology I |
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Developmental Psychology II |
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Adolescent Psychology |
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Personality Psychology |
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Abnormal Psychology |
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Social Psychology |
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Principles of Psychological Testing |
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Counseling & Psychotherapy |
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Independent Study |
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Internship in Psychology |
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Practicum in Psychology |
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Forensic Psychology I |
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Forensic Psychology II |
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Industrial Psychology |
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Psychology of Gender |
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Perspectives on Human Sexuality |
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Sports Psychology |
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Psychopathology through Film |
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Choose three courses within ONE related field |
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Business Industrial / Organizational Psychology) |
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Effective Business Communication |
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BU 352 |
International Business |
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PS 227 * |
Industrial Psychology |
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CS 450 |
Organizational Communication |
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Organizational Behavior: Uses and Abuses of Power and Authority |
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Communication (Human Resources) |
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CS/BU 112 |
Effective Business Communication |
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Discussion and Group Processes |
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CS 222 |
Interpersonal Communication |
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CS 446 |
Gender Communication |
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CS 449 |
Global Communication |
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CS 450 |
Organizational Communication |
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Sociology (Human Relations) |
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Intro to Sociology |
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Social Problems |
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Child Welfare and the Law |
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Perspectives on Aging |
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Deviance |
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Organizational Behavior: Uses and Abuses of Power & Authority |
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Criminal Justice (Forensic Psychology) |
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Introduction to Criminal Justice |
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Forensic Psychology I |
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Forensic Psychology II |
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CJ 227 |
Law and Society |
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Mental Health Law |
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CJ 444 |
Women, Crime, and Justice |
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* If PS 227, PS 223, or PS 225 is chosen here, it will not count toward the General Elective.

