Psychology (BS)

Program Requirements

Clinical/Counseling Emphasis — 42 Credits

Requirements — 21 Credits

Clinical/Counseling Required Core — 12 Credits

Clinical/Counseling Emphasis Electives — 9 Credits

Only 3 credits of PSYC 495R and 3 credits of PSYC 496R can be counted towards elective credits.
Each student will take three elective courses from the following list:

*Only 3 credits of internship can be counted towards Psychology elective credits.

General/Experimental Emphasis — 42 Credits

Requirements — 21 Credits

General/Experimental Emphasis Electives — 21 Credits

Only 3 credits of PSYC 495R and 6 credits of PSYC 496R can be counted towards elective credits.
Each student will take seven electives courses from the following list:

*Only 3 credits of internship can be counted towards psychology elective credits.

Additional Program Requirements

No grade below “C-” will be allowed in the major.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completing a major in Psychology, students will:

• Write effectively using the American Psychological Association Style.
• Communicate effectively in presentation situations.
• Demonstrate an understanding and awareness of differences among peoples.
• Use technology effective. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of psychological theories and principles.
• Understand and apply ethical principles, particularly those stressed by the “Ethical Principles of Psychologists.”
• Understand the process of moving from undergraduate to graduate programs and/or the marketplace.

The Discipline

Psychology is the study of the human mind, emotions, and behavior. Psychologists observe and record the way humans and animals communicate and relate to each other and to their environments. They observe behavior, make predictions, and test hypotheses scientifically. Psychology seeks to answer important questions concerning human identity, feelings, and the reasons for behavior.

Career Opportunities

Most professional positions require a master’s or doctoral degree, although a bachelor’s degree may be sufficient to gain employment in high school teaching, mental health care, detention and probation services, auxiliary social work, personnel, or human resources. Further, the psychology major gives students a particularly strong background leading to graduate study in business, law, or medicine.

Many psychology majors go on to do graduate work in psychology and other fields. Others work in business, particularly in personnel work. Others engage in varieties of social service, teaching, and administration. Psychologists engage in a variety of academic roles as teachers, researchers, and administrators and also provide counseling, clinical, and consulting services to individuals and organizations. Psychologists are employed by colleges and universities, public and private schools, clinics, and hospitals. They work in private practice and for corporations and government entities. The study of psychology has particular value for family life and for civic and cultural roles generally. The psychology major provides a well-informed perspective on human and organizational behavior in preparation for occupations in law enforcement, law, or business.