Psychology*
Requirements
Description
In the psychology concentration, students explore life's most intriguing mysteries. They learn about memory, stress, child development and more from renowned faculty. Through engaging coursework and experiential learning opportunities, students investigate the human experience from a scientific perspective. Graduates gain a nuanced grasp of psychological principles and methods, enhancing how they approach individual, collective and societal concerns. They're prepared for impactful careers and skilled in navigating our intricate, data-driven world
Program requirements
The concentration in psychology consists of completing 22 credit hours of coursework in psychology. Twelve credit hours must be completed at the upper-division level, of which at least six credit hours must be completed in courses offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Department of Psychology. All courses for the minor must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.
Foundations of Psychology
10 hours required
PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology M (SOBE) (3)
PSY 230: Introduction to Statistics (QTRS) (3) (Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 with C or better; MAT 119, 170, 171, 210, 251, 265, or 270 with C or better)
PSY 290: Research Methods M (SCIT) (4) (Prerequisite(s): ENG 102, 105 or 108 with C or better; PSY 101 (PGS 101) with C or better; ECN 221, JUS 302, POS 401, PSY 230, 231, QBA 221, SOC 390 or STP 226 with C or better)
Upper Division Breadth: 12 hours, C minimum
Select one course from four of the five clusters: Personality, Cognitive, Developmental, Social and Biological.
BIOLOGICAL
Select one course from four of the five clusters: Personality, Cognitive, Developmental, Social and Biological.
PSY 325: Physiological Psychology (3) (Prerequisite(s): (PSY 290 with C or better or two of the following courses with C or better: BIO 181, 182, 201, 202; Credit is allowed for only LSC 325 or PSY 325 or PTX 325)
COGNITIVE
Select one course from four of the five clusters: Personality, Cognitive, Developmental, Social and Biological.
PSY 320: Learning and Motivation (3) (Prerequisite(s): PSY 290 with C or better; Credit is allowed for only NEU 327 or NEU 394 (Neuroscience of Learning and Motivation) or PSY 320)
OR
PSY 323: Sensation and Perception (3) (Prerequisite(s): (PSY 290 with C or better; Credit is allowed for only NEU 323 or NEU 394 (Neuroscience of Perception) or PSY 323)
OR
PSY 324: Memory and Cognition (3) (Prerequisite(s): PSY 290 with C or better)
DEVELOPMENTAL
Select one course from four of the five clusters: Personality, Cognitive, Developmental, Social and Biological.
PSY 341: Developmental Psychology (SOBE) (3) (Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 with C or better; minimum 45 hours or PSY 290 with C or better)
PERSONALITY
Select one course from four of the five clusters: Personality, Cognitive, Developmental, Social and Biological.
PSY 315: Personality Theory and Research (SOBE) (3) (Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 with C or better; minimum 45 hours or PSY 290 with C or better)
OR
PSY 366: Psychological Disorders (SB) (3) (Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 with C or better; minimum 45 hours or PSY 290 with C or better)
SOCIAL
Select one course from four of the five clusters Personality, Cognitive, Developmental, Social and Biological.
PSY 350: Social Psychology (SOBE) (3) (Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 with C or better; Credit is allowed for only PSY 350 or PSY 351)
OR
PSY 351 Honors Social Psychology (3) (Prerequisite(s): Barrett Honors College student; ENG 101, 105, or 107 with C or better; PSY 101; Credit is allowed for only PSY 350 or PSY 351)
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this concentration.
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