Psychology

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology has an emphasis in human behavior and counseling. It is broadly conceived and designed to prepare students for a variety of careers. Among the notable features of the program are a course in research methods with ane mphasis in behavioral and adjustment in a laboratory setting, a field experience option that allows students to earn credits for placement in a public or private enterprise for professional competence development, and a capstone course that integrates methodology, research, and writing in the discipline. The combination of coursework and field experience will permit students to achieve professional certification necessary to work with special needs children. Graduates of the program will be prepared to enter careers in applied mental health or organizational settings. Some examples of career options include education, children and youth behavioral services, adult behavioral services, counseling, corrections, health-care related occupations, and other fields. Psychology majors may also pursue advanced degrees in graduate or professional schools.

Program learning outcomes

Students completing the program will:

• Have an ability to conduct comprehensive research reviews using psychological scientific literature, exhibit intelligent reading and interpretation of the literature, and prepare scientific papers using the format approved by the American Psychological Association
• Pursue the scientific approach in problem solving with emphasis on designing experiments involving human and animal participants.
• Have a knowledge of the fundamental psychological concepts and processes necessary for the pursuit of such careers as psychological scientists, counselors, and other fields
• Be capable of critical thought and pursue a lifelong pattern of educational and professional development.

Psychology Minor

18 semester hours minimum including PSYC 101, 241, 322, 6 hours of PSYC electives and STAT 211. Minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for all PSYC courses attempted.