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Psychology Area – Bachelor of Science
Program Competencies
Students should:
- Understand the complexity of human and animal behavior and the influence of psychological, biological and social factors on behavior.
- Be competent in psychological research methods including experimental design, data analysis and presentation, report writing and computer utilization.
- Understand the methods and knowledge base of six core content areas of psychology.
- Understand the principle tenets and major theoretical characteristics of major systems in psychology.
Additional competencies for the Psychology Area include one or more of the following:
- Develop additional knowledge of specialized research areas of psychology.
- Develop additional knowledge and skills in psychological research design and analysis.
- Develop practical and theoretical competencies in areas of applied psychology.
Assessment
- Senior capstone course.
- Exit examination.
- Exit survey.
Program Requirements
General Education
Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University. Program requirements that are also general education requirements will count in both places (as applicable).
Area Requirements
Area Core Requirements
PSY 156 | Life Span Developmental Psychology | 3 |
PSY 281 | Psychological Research Methods | 3 |
PSY 282 | Psychological Statistics | 3 |
PSY 354 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 |
PSY 380 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
PSY 390 | Psychology of Personality | 3 |
PSY 421 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 3 |
PSY 489 | Psychology of Learning | 3 |
PSY 499C | Systems and Theories of Psychology | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
Area Elective Requirements
Choose 24 hours from the following:
Free Electives
Total Credit Hours: 120