Psychology

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Purpose Statement

The Psychology Program offers a wide range of courses reflecting the diversity of the discipline as well as the interests of the students and faculty. Courses are designed to provide an educational background appropriate to a liberal arts program, prepare students for careers in areas that value an undergraduate degree in psychology, and provide a strong foundation for graduate study.

Program Goals

1. Students will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2. Students will understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretations of findings.
3. Students will respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4. Students will understand and apply psychology principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.

Directed Studies

Majors may include a maximum of 6 hours in directed studies courses up to 3 hours of PSYC 490  and 3 hours of PSYC 491 , or 6 hours of PSYC 491 . Minors may enroll in PSYC 490  only and are limited to 3 hours of PSYC 490  credit. The PSYC 491  course is reserved for students who display self-direction and academic excellence.

Exit Exam

As part of the requirement for the psychology major, all students are required to complete an exit exam during their final semester. This exam will include questions related to the psychology course curriculum.

Programs

• Psychology A.A.S.
• Psychology A.S.
• Psychology, B.A.
• Psychology, B.A.S.
• Psychology, B.S.

• Psychology Minor
• Sport and Wellness Psychology Minor

• Music, B.S., B.A. Emphasis Requirements

Courses

• PSYC 131 - Basic Psychology
• PSYC 231 - Introduction to the Psychology Major
• PSYC 232 - Child and Adolescent Development
• PSYC 234 - Research Design and Statistics I
• PSYC 238 - Educational Psychology
• PSYC 244 - Research Design and Statistics II
• PSYC 330 - Introduction to Counseling
• PSYC 331 - Physiological Psychology
• PSYC 332 - Adult Development
• PSYC 333 - Psychology of Personality
• PSYC 334 - Social Psychology
• PSYC 335 - Behavior Modification
• PSYC 336 - Positive Psychology
• PSYC 337 - Cognitive Psychology
• PSYC 338 - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• PSYC 339 - Learning & Memory
• PSYC 340 - Health Psychology
• PSYC 341 - Health Psychology
• PSYC 342 - Psychology of Game and Competition
• PSYC 402 - Psychology of Religion
• PSYC 403 - Behavior Change for Lifestyle Wellness
• PSYC 431 - Psychological Testing
• PSYC 432 - Sport Psychology
• PSYC 433 - Counseling Psychology
• PSYC 434 - Forensic Psychology
• PSYC 435 - Psychopathology
• PSYC 438 - History and Systems in Psychology
• PSYC 490 - Directed Study-Special Topics
• PSYC 491 - Directed Study-Research or Readings
• PSYC 499 - Senior Seminar

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