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Psychology

Psychology Degree Programs

Degree Programs

The Department of Psychology offers the following specializations. These specializations are optional, as you may also tailor a psychology curriculum to suit your own objectives.

Behavioral Neuroscience / Pre-medical

Students in this major are prepared for careers in health-related fields such as medicine or for graduate training in disciplines within behavioral, cognitive, or molecular neuroscience. Career options include working in a university, research institute, pharmaceutical company, or hospital setting.

  • BIOL–107 General Biology (4 credits)
  • BIOL–108 General Zoology (3 credits)
  • BIOL–331 Genetics (4 credits)
  • CHEM–118 Principles of Chemistry (4 credits)
  • CHEM–240 Organic Chemistry I (4 credits)
  • CHEM–341 Organic Chemistry II (5 credits)
  • MATH–211 Calculus I With Pre-Calculus Review (5 credits)
  • PHYS–121 Algebra Physics I (4 credits)
  • PHYS–122 Algebra Physics II (4 credits)
  • PSYC–357 Physiological Psychology (3 credits)
  • PSYC–358 Physiological Psychology Lab (1 credit)
  • PSYC–457 Advanced Neuroscience (3 credits)

And two of the following:

  • PSYC–355 Sensation & Perception (3 credits)
  • PSYC–366 Cognitive Psychology (3 credits)
  • PSYC–450 Learning (3 credits)
  • PSYC–466 Cognitive Development (3 credits)

Clinical Psychology

This specialization prepares a student for graduate study in clinical or counseling psychology. These psychologists typically practice psychotherapy in a private practice, hospital or mental health setting. They work with adults, children or both. Some enter employment at a university to teach as well as to do treatment or research.

  • PSYC–333 Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents (3 credits)
  • PSYC–379 Child and Family Psychotherapy (3 credits)
  • PSYC–445 Psychological Tests and Measurements (3 credits)
  • PSYC–467 Theories of Personality and Psychotherapy (3 credits)
  • PSYC–470 Behavior Modification (3 credits)
  • PSYC–489 Field Experience: Internship in Psychology (1-9 credits)

Clinical Social Work

The profession of social work (upon completion of a master's degree) provides opportunities in psychotherapy, social service administration and child protective services. We offer an ideal choice of courses for students wanting to enter a graduate social work program.

  • PSYC–333 Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents (3 credits)
  • PSYC–379 Child and Family Psychotherapy (3 credits)
  • PSYC–467 Theories of Personality and Psychotherapy (3 credits)
  • PSYC–470 Behavior Modification (3 credits)
  • PSYC–489 Field Experience: Internship in Psychology (1-9 credits)
  • SOC–105 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
  • SOC–335 Marriage and the Family (3 credits)
  • SW–120 Introduction to Social Work (3 credits)
  • SW–329 Advanced Social Work Seminar (3 credits)

And one of the following:

  • SOC–230 Social Problems in the Modern World (3 credits)
  • SOC–438 Minority and Ethnic Group Relations (3 credits)

And one of the following:

  • SOC–337 Social Aspects of Health and Health Care (3 credits)
  • SOC–460 Aging: the Individual & Society (3 credits)

Forensic Psychology / Pre-Law

Forensic psychologists specialize in the assessment and/or treatment of persons who, in some way, are involved in the legal process or legal system. They are employed in a variety of settings including state forensic hospitals, court clinics, mental health centers, jails, prisons, and juvenile treatment centers. They are also qualified for positions with the CIA and FBI.

  • CJ–205 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credits)
  • CJ–354 Introduction to Forensic Science (3 credits)
  • LS–125 Law in Society (3 credits)
  • LS–300 Legal Research (3 credits)
  • PHIL–231 Symbolic Logic (3 credits)
  • PHIL–446 Philosophy of Law (3 credits)
  • PSYC–320 Psychology and the Law (3 credits)

And two of the following:

  • CJ–342 Criminal Law (3 credits)
  • CJ–360 The Correctional System (3 credits)
  • CJ–370 The Police (3 credits)
  • CJ–410 Juvenile Delinquency (3 credits)

And two of the following:

  • PSYC–333 Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents (3 credits)
  • PSYC–366 Cognitive Psychology (3 credits)
  • PSYC–467 Theories of Personality and Psychotherapy (3 credits)

Industrial Business Psychology

Students majoring in this specialization typically follow a career in industrial and organizational psychology where they consult in business and industry. Others gain employment in business after receiving a bachelor's degree or continue in graduate school to earn a master's in psychology or an MBA.

  • ACCT–210 Principles of Accounting I (3 credits)
  • ACCT–211 Principles of Accounting II (3 credits)
  • ECON–101 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)
  • ECON–102 Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
  • FIN–361 Fundamentals of Finance (3 credits)
  • MKT–325 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
  • PSYC–356 Industrial Psychology (3 credits)
  • SA–110 Introduction to Software Applications (3 credits)