Psychology - (B.S.)

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Program objectives for a B.S. in Psychology are: a) describe the nature of psychology as a discipline; b) use the concepts, language, and major theories of the discipline to account for psychological phenomena; c) demonstrate knowledge and understanding representing appropriate breadth and depth in selected content areas of psychology; d) describe the basic characteristics of the science of psychology; e) explain different research methods used by psychologists; f) design and conduct basic studies to address psychological questions using appropriate research methods; (g) evaluate the appropriateness of conclusions derived from psychological research; h) generalize research conclusions appropriately based on the parameters of particular research methods; i) follow the APA Code of Ethics in the treatment of human and nonhuman participants in the design, data collection, interpretation, and reporting of psychological research; j) use critical thinking effectively; k) use reasoning to recognize, develop, defend, and criticize arguments and other persuasive appeals; l) approach problems effectively; m) describe major applied areas of psychology (e.g., clinical, counseling, industrial/organizational, school, health); n) identify appropriate applications of psychology in solving problems; o) articulate how psychological principles can be used to explain social issues and inform public policy; p) recognize the necessity for ethical behavior in all aspects of the science and practice of psychology; (q) recognize and understand the importance of academic integrity; (r) recognize and respect human diversity and understand that psychological explanations may vary across populations and contexts; (s) assess and justify engagement with respect to civic, social, and global responsibilities; (t) understand the limitations of psychological knowledge and skills.

University General Education Program (41 hours)

See University General Education Program for the General Education requirements.

Psychology Major (39 Hours)

Psychology Core

Complete the Following Four Courses:

PSYC 1030 - General Psychology** Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 1300 - Careers in Psychology ** Credit Hours: (1)
PSYC 3010 - Research and Statistics I ** Credit Hours: (4)
PSYC 3020 - Research and Statistics II ** Credit Hours: (4)
NOTE: PSYC 3010 and PSYC 3020 may only be repeated twice (taken three times) to earn a minimum grade of C-. No more than 9 upper division (3000/4000 level) psychology credit hours may be attempted prior to completion of PSYC 3010 with a grade of C- or better.

Content Areas

Choose One Course from Each of the Three Content Areas Below:

Cognition and Physiological Psychology Content (choose one)
PSYC 3303 - Thinking/Cognitive Processes ** Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3304 - Perceptual Psychology Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3305 - Psyc Learning/Memory** Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3306 - Physiological Psyc** Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3307 - Animal Behavior ** Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3507 - Alcohol/Drugs/Behavior ** Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3530 - Psychology of Language Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 4305 - Mind/Brain/Intelligence ** Credit Hours: (3)
Social, Cultural, and Developmental Psychology Content (choose one)
PSYC 3030 - Multicultural Psychology Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3101 - Psychology of Personality Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3103 - Child Psychology ** Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3106 - Social Psychology ** Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3108 - Positive Psychology Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3236 - Psychology of Gender Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3506 - Human Sexuality Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3510 - Deviance/Role History Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3601 - Psychology of Evil Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 4034 - Children Soc Relationships Credit Hours: (3)
Applied Psychology Content (choose one)
PSYC 3102 - Psychopathology Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3508 - Indust/Organizatnl Psyc Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3509 - Applying Psyc/Community Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3512 - Health Psychology ** Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3518 - Psychology of Organizational Behavior Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 3520 - Legal/Forensic Psyc Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 4030 - Issues Psychotherapy Rsrch Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 4101 - History of Psychology ** Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 4102 - Child Psychopathology Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 4401 - Intro to Clinical Psychology ** Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 4507 - Psyc Internship Credit Hours: (3)

Psychology Electives

18 hours of Psychology Electives (15 must be upper division, ranging from 3000 and 4000 level)

Field Test

PSYC 4900 - Senior Psychology Field Test Credit Hours: 0

Psychology Bachelor of Science Requirements (12 Hours)

Choose Twelve Hours from any of the following:

Cognition and Physiological Psychology Content
PSYC 3303 - Thinking/Cognitive Processes ** Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3304 - Perceptual Psychology Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3305 - Psyc Learning/Memory** Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3306 - Physiological Psyc** Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3307 - Animal Behavior ** Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3507 - Alcohol/Drugs/Behavior ** Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 3530 - Psychology of Language Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 4305 - Mind/Brain/Intelligence ** Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC Directed Research, Independent Study, or Thesis
PSYC 4504 - Directed Research Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 4505 - Independent Study in Behav Neurosci Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 4506 - Direct Rsch Behav Neuro Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 4994 - Thesis Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 4995 - Honors Thesis/Behav Neuro Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 4996 - Honors Thesis Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 4997 - Thesis/Behav Neurosci Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 4998 - Thesis/Cognitive Science Credit Hours: (3)
PSYC 4999 - Honors Thesis/Cognitive Sc Credit Hours: (3)
Any course from BIOL, BIOM CHEM, COMP, HLSC, IIS, MATH, or PHYS

NOTE: B.S. requirements are in addition to the University General Education Program requirements and the Psychology Major requirements.

General Electives

Elective hours must be taken to bring the total number of hours to 120.