Psychology Major

Required:

• PSY 1106 - Introduction to Psychology

• Must pass PSY 1106 with a grade of C or better.

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• Research Methods and Statistics Sequence

• PSY 2223 - Psychological Methods & Statistics I
• PSY 2224 - Psychological Methods & Statistics II and Lab

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• TWO courses from:

• PSY 2201 - Psychology of Learning and Animal Laboratory
• PSY 2214 - Behavioral Neuroscience
• PSY 2215 - Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Laboratory

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• ONE course from:

• PSY 2211 - Abnormal Psychology
• PSY 2303 - Personality Psychology
• PSY 2305 - Health Psychology

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• ONE course from:

• PSY 2204 - Social Psychology
• PSY 2209 - Developmental Psychology

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• PSY 3200 - Writing in Psychology
• One 3000-level elective
• One additional Psychology elective OR 4 independent study/internship credits in Psychology
• PSY 4492 - Capstone in Psychology

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• PSY 4499 - Independent Capstone Study in Psychology

Departmental Writing Requirement

DEPARTMENTAL WRITING REQUIREMENT:  Students who major in Psychology are required to take

• PSY 3200 - Writing in Psychology

Recommended:

Completion of Mathematics 1001 and 1002 in the first year.

Total Program Hours: 44

Five-year B.A. (Psychology or Social Work) and M.S. in Counseling Program.

Through this program, students can obtain a B.A. in psychology or social work by the end of the fourth year, and a M.S. in mental health counseling by the end of the fifth year. Students may apply at the end of the sophomore year or beginning of the junior year. They will be required to complete all of the requirements for the B.A., as well as three graduate courses by the end of the fourth year. By taking courses during the summer after getting their B.A. and during year five, they will be able to receive their M.S. in Counseling at the end of the second semester of their fifth year. Interested students should contact Dr. Mazeroff (psychology), Dr. Orzolek-Kronner (social work), or Dr. Orza (graduate studies).