PSYCHOLOGY
The Psychology Department provides a multi-faceted approach to the
study of human behavior. Some examples of learning activities
are:
- participating in discussions or engaging in research on the
measurement of attitudes
- viewing audio-visual presentations in a variety of psychology
sub fields or working as interns in child study field placements
- accepting the challenge to prepare to live and work in a multicultural
and global society, or confronting ethical issues and value questions
in contemporary psychology studies
To maximize accomplishment of learning goals, students may work alone,
with a partner or in small groups, both inside and outside the classroom. Computer
facilities are available for course-related simulations, data analysis,
and the preparation of student papers. Honor students conduct
original psychological research studies which are presented at the
annual Psychology Department Convention. Students who qualify
may be invited to join Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology.
REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the requirements of the School of Arts and Sciences,
the Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology requires a minimum of
34 credits with a maximum of 40 credits which is developed in consultation
with a faculty advisor. These courses must include:
- General Psychology
- Psychological Statistics
- Experimental Psychology with Laboratory
- Seminar
Students select seven to nine elective courses to complete the Psychology
major. Students are also advised to choose electives appropriate
to educational and vocational goals. For example, if students
intend to pursue graduate study in Psychology, the following electives
are recommended:
- Psychology of Personality
- Psychological Theories of Learning and Motivation
- Brain and Behavior
- Child Psychology or Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Departmental Honors Thesis
MODEL
FRESHMAN PROGRAM
| FALL |
|
| The Self in
Context |
3.0
cr. |
| General Psychology |
3.0
cr. |
| Writing (by
placement) |
3.0
cr. |
| Mathematics
(by placement) |
3.0
cr. |
| Liberal Arts
Core |
3.0
cr. |
| Physical Education |
0.0
cr. |
| |
15.0
cr. |
| SPRING |
|
| American Perspectives |
3.0
cr. |
| Child Psychology |
3.0
cr. |
| or Developmental
Psychology |
|
| Writing |
3.0
cr. |
| Elective |
3.0
cr. |
| Liberal Arts
Core |
3.0
cr. |
| Physical Education |
0.0 cr. |
| |
15.0
cr. |
|
