Psychology at UE
Psychology students at the University of Evansville have their choice among numerous programs, offering them the tools they will need to succeed regardless of which area they choose to pursue after graduation.
Programs
B.S./B.A. in Psychology
Students interested in human behavior, thoughts and interactions with their environment may earn a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in psychology. Our program prepares students to be competitive in graduate admissions and in the workforce. Completion of this program, through consultation with one's academic advisor, prepares students for graduate training in a wide variety of disciplines within psychology. Students have gone on to work in a psychology related area after completing their degree.
Eventual career options include teaching and research as a university professor, employment with a social service agency, and practice as a physician or other health care provider.
Major Requirements
To earn a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Evansville, students must complete the following 120-hour curriculum.
- PSYC-121 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
- PSYC-125 Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience (3 credits)
- PSYC-226 Child & Adolescent Psychology (3 credits)
- PSYC-229 Social Psychology (3 credits)
- PSYC-245 Statistics for Psychologists (4 credits)
- PSYC-246 Research Methods in Psychology (4 credits)
- PSYC-259 Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)
- PSYC-490 Senior Review & Senior Thesis (3 credits)
- Five or more additional PSYCHOLOGY courses to total 37 hours (usually selected from the specializations below), and for General Education requirements you must have:
- COGNITIVE SCIENCE 111, Introduction to Cognitive Science (Science Elective)
- PHILOSOPHY 121, Ethics, 416, Bioethics, or 445, Philosophy of Science (Philosophical Elective)
Elective Psychology Concentrations
The Department of Psychology offers the following concentrations. These concentrations 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)
- PHYS-121 Algebra Physics I (4 credits)
- PHYS-122 Algebra Physics II (4 credits)
- PSYC-357 Neuropsychology (3 credits)
- PSYC-358 Neuropsychology Lab (1 credits)
- 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-367 Theories of Personality & Psycotherapy Psychotherapy (3 credits)
- PSYC-370 Behavior Modification (3 credits)
- PSYC-379 Child and Family Psychotherapy (3 credits)
- PSYC-445 Psychological Tests and Measurements (3 credits)
- PSYC-489 Field Experience: Internship in Psychology (1 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-367 Theories of Personality & Psycotherapy Psychotherapy (3 credits)
- PSYC-370 Behavior Modification (3 credits)
- PSYC-379 Child and Family Psychotherapy (3 credits)
- PSYC-489 Field Experience: Internship in Psychology (1 credits)
- SOC-105 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
- SOC-335 Marriage and the Family (3 credits)
- SW-120 Introduction to Social Work (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 and 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)
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)
- MGT-377 Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
- MKT-325 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
- PSYC-356 Industrial Psychology (3 credits)
- SA-110 Introduction to Software Applications (3 credits)