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As a field
of knowledge, psychology is based on both the biological and
social sciences. The Department of Psychology educates students
planning professional careers in psychology, sociology, social
work, and special education services. The Department’s aims
are to develop in students the abilities to question and think
critically and to become independent investigators and to impart
a philosophy of appreciation for a developing and maturing science
based on well-grounded experimental evidence.
In addition
to regular classroom work, the Internship (PSY 488) course provides
an opportunity for students to work in a psychological agency
in order to acquire practical experience in psychological work
and a better understanding of human relations. Students design
their cooperative experience in collaboration with a sponsoring
agency and Psychology faculty, ensuring that the proposed experience
parallels and enhances their academic studies. Prerequisite:
PSY 211 and Department approval.
Students considering
graduate studies in psychology should plan their major with the
guidance of their assigned Department advisor so that elective
courses may be tailored to their specific career and educational
goals. Students with majors other than psychology who find psychology
courses relevant to their educational needs are welcome to register
for those classes if they have taken the prerequisite courses.
Degree Requirements
A major in psychology requires 46 hours in psychology in addition
to PSY-C 211 (General Psychology) which is a General Education
Core Requirement. The following courses in psychology must be
included in the forty-six (46) hours:
CPSY 313 Statistics
I
CPSY 314 Statistics II
CPSY 315 Social Psychology
CPSY 371 Experimental Psychology I
CPSY 377 History and Systems of Psychology
CPSY 385 Abnormal Psychology
CPSY 413 Learning
CPSY 415 Physiological Psychology
CPSY 418 Seminar
CPSY 488 Internship
The Bachelor of Arts in psychology requires the 46 hours in psychology,
54 hours in General Education Core Requirements and 23 hours
of electives (may be used for minor) for a total of 123 course
hours.
A minor in
psychology requires at least six (6) psychology courses. The
following courses are required: CPSY 315, CPSY 377, CPSY 385,
and CPSY 413.
Sample Plan
of Study
The following outline illustrates ways in which courses can be
arranged for a degree in psychology. This is a suggested study
plan, not a mandatory one.
BACHELOR
OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY (123 hours)
FRESHMAN
YEAR
First Semester: 15 hours
CGED 100 First Year Seminar I (1)
CENG 105 English Composition I (3)
CHIS 201 U.S., Africa and the World I (3)
CMAT 105 Pre-Calculus I (3)
CBIO General Biology I (4)
CPED 101/2 Physical Education Requirement (1)
Second Semester: 17 hours
CGED 101 First Year Seminar II (1)
CENG 106 English Composition II (3)
CHIS 202 U.S., Africa and the World II (3)
CMAT 106 Pre-Calculus II (3)
CBIO 112 General Biology II (4)
CCIS 100 Information Technology and Computer Application (3)
SOPHOMORE
YEAR
First Semester: 15 hours
CENG 201/2 World Literature I or II (3)
CSTA 101 Fundamentals of Speech (3)
Foreign Language Requirement (3)
CPSY 211 General Psychology (3)
CPSY 313 Statistics I (3)
Second Semester:
15 hours
Foreign Language Requirement (3)
Social Science Requirement (3)
CPSY 314 Statistics II (3)
CPSY 377 History and Systems of Psychology (3)
CPSY 415 Physiological Psychology (3)
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester: 16 hours
CREL/CPHI Philosophy/Religion Requirement (3)
CPSY 371/L Experimental Psychology and Lab (4)
CPSY 385 Abnormal Psychology (3)
Psychology elective (3)
CHUM Humanities Requirement (3)
Second Semester: 15 hours
CPSY 315 Social Psychology (3)
CPSY 413 Learning (3)
Psychology elective (3)
Elective (3)
Elective (3)
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester: 15 hours
Psychology elective (3)
Psychology elective (3)
Elective (3)
Elective (3)
Elective (3)
Second Semester:
15 hours
CPSY 418 Seminar (3)
CPSY 488 Internship (3)
Psychology elective (3)
Elective (3)
Elective (3) |
