Psychology (BS)
Hours - 43 Credit Hours
Effective Sep. 2023
Last Revision 4/11/2023
Faculty Unit Assignment: Faculty of Sciences
Sponsoring Program: Psychology
Holokai category - Math & Sciences
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Program Requirements
Requirements — 13 Credits
| Course Number | Title | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC 111 | General Psychology | F, W, S | 3.0 | |
| PSYC 190 | Navigating Psychology | F, W | 1.0 | PSYC 111 and for psychology majors only. |
| PSYC 205 | Applied Social Statistics | F, W | 3.0 | PSYC 111, PSYC 190, MATH 107 or MATH 110 or equivalent. |
| PSYC 306 | Quantitative Research Methods | F, W | 3.0 | PSYC 111, 205 |
| PSYC 490 | Senior Seminar | F, W | 3.0 | PSYC 306 and 100+ credits and one class from each category below. |
Select at least one course from each of the following five major categories — 15 Credits
Courses not selected from each category can also be used as elective courses.
Behavioral and Cognition
Biological Foundations of Behavior
Developmental and Cultural
Personality and Psychopathology
Social
Electives — 15 Credits
Courses not selected from above can be used as elective courses as well as the following:
| Course Number | Title | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC 307 | Qualitative Research Methods | Variable | 3.0 | PSYC 111 |
| PSYC 310 | Measurement and Evaluation | F | 3.0 | PSYC 111, 205 |
| PSYC 340 | Community Mental Health | F, S | 3.0 | PSYC 111 |
| PSYC 365 | Motivation | F | 3.0 | PSYC 111 |
| PSYC 380 | Sensation and Perception | Variable | 3.0 | PSYC 111 |
| PSYC 390R | Special Topics in Psychology | Variable | 1.0 - 3.0 | PSYC 111 |
| PSYC 399R* | Internship in Psychology | F, W, S | 3.0 | Permission of instructor |
| PSYC 402 | Educational and Instructional Psychology | W | 3.0 | PSYC 111 |
| PSYC 405 | Multivariate Statistics | Variable | 3.0 | PSYC 111, PSYC 205, and permission of instructor |
| PSYC 450 | Psychotherapy | F | 3.0 | PSYC 111, 210 and 340 |
| PSYC 451 | Cross-Cultural Psychotherapy | W | 3.0 | PSYC 111 and 450 or permission of instructor |
| PSYC 457 | Advanced Cultural Psychology | Variable | 3.0 | PSYC 111, 357 |
| PSYC 495R | Independent Study | Variable | 3.0 | PSYC 111 and permission of instructor |
| PSYC 497R** | Mentored Research | F, W, S | 1.0 - 3.0 | PSYC 111 and permission of instructor |
*Only 3 credits of internship can be counted towards psychology elective credits.
*Only 6 credits of Mentored Research 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.