Major: Psychology, B.A. (2001), 34 Credits
General Education: 42 Credits; Major: 34 Credits; Elective Credits: 43-44 Credits
Learning Goals for the Major in Psychology
After completing the Psychology major, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of diverse areas in psychology;
- Evaluate and perform research;
- In both written and oral presentation, communicate psychological material clearly and in appropriate format and style;
- Apply psychological content and skills to professional or pre-professional tasks.
A. Foundation Skills (16 credits)
Take all of the following:
B. Cognitive and Biological Segment (3 credits)
Take one of the following:
C. Applied and Experiential Segment (3 credits)
Take one of the following:
D. Psychodynamic and Interpersonal Segment (3 credits)
Take one of the following:
E. Capstone and Integrative Segment (3 credits)
Take one of the following:
Also two further Psychology electives (6 credits)
Honors in the Psychology Major
(may substitute for a capstone course)
Advanced psychology majors who have obtained a 3.5 GPA overall and a 3.5 GPA in psychology may apply to participate in an “honors in psychology” program. These students will complete an honors project (an advanced-level paper that is either a sophisticated original empirical research project or a comprehensive, in-depth literature review). If the project meets the requirements of the program, the student will grade with honors in psychology. Students who wish to participate in the program must meet with the Chair of the Department Honors Committee at least one semester in advance of the planned participation.