Psychology

B.S. Degree - 120 Credit Hours

Must include a minor or additional major

 General Education Requirements 41

PSY 2133 General Psychology counts both toward the major and the General Education Social Science elective. In addition to the General Education Requirements, psychology majors are required to take one (1) additional science Lab.

Required Psychology Courses 29

  PSY 2113 Marriage and Family Dynamics
  PSY 2133 General Psychology
  PSY 2183 Lifespan Development
  PSY 3004 Principles of Statistics & Research Design I
  PSY 3014 Principles of Statistics & Research Design II
  PSY 3123 Personality Theories
  PSY 4113 Abnormal Psychology
  PSY 4753 Integration of Christianity and Psychology (Senior Capstone)

Choose one of the following Practica Courses:
  PSY 4303 Seminar and Field Experience in Psychology
  PSY 4513 Research Practicum

Psychology Electives (Select four) 12

Note: Courses with an * are highly recommended for students who intend to pursue graduate study.

  PSY 2163 Psychology of Gender
  PSY 2333 Psychology of Careers
  PSY 3013 Procedures in Counseling
  PSY 3033 Social Psychology*
  PSY 3063 Sport Psychology
  PSY 3173 History of Psychology
  PSY 3223 Psychology of Aging
  PSY 3803 Self-Concept
  PSY 4033 Health Psychology
  PSY 4043 Psychology of Religion
  PSY 4053 Psychology of Learning
  PSY 4063 Psychopharmacology
  PSY 4103 Psychological Assessment*
  PSY 4213 Cognitive Psychology*
  PSY 4263 Forensic Psychology
  PSY 4283 Behavioral Neuroscience*
  PSY 4303 Seminar and Field Experience in Psychology
  PSY 4523 Research Practicum II
  PSY 4743 Assessment and Treatment of Childhood Disorders

General electives/minor 38

Minor in Psychology

18 Credit Hours

Required Psychology Courses 6

 PSY 2133 General Psychology
 PSY 3123 Personality Theories

Psychology Electives 12

(9 of which must be upper level)

Notes: Psychology minors may take PSY 4413 or PSY 4513 as an elective upon completion of the required 18 credit hours. This practicum will not count toward the minor. PSY 2133

General Psychology counts both toward the minor and the General Education Social Science elective.

 

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  • ResearchWe are dedicated to developing and supporting outstanding research facilities and the continuation of faculty development. Embedded within our curriculum is an emphasis on encouraging our undergraduate students to fully explore the multi-disciplinary field of psychological science.
  • Christian IntegrationOur programs help you integrate secular and biblical aspects of psychology and encourage and challenge you to pursue professional and graduate level education in the field. This is accomplished by building relationships and links, locally and internationally, with other associations and organizations.