Fall 2023 Trine Course Catalog

Bachelor of Science – Psychology Major (120 hrs.)

 

Mission

The Department of Psychology will provide students with competency in psychology, including requisite skills in analyzing human behavior, a broad range of research and skills relating to psychology, an understanding and be able to apply psychological concepts and principles, knowledge of the ethical questions and issues in psychology, and a broad understanding of all major areas of psychology. The Department offers programs leading to careers in mental health and social sciences education, as well as a preparation for further professional training in law, public administration, psychology, history, and social service.

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements - 36 hours

Communication – 9 hrs.

ENG 143College Composition

3

HUM 203Humanities Seminar

3

 

SP 203Effective Speaking

3

Or

COM 163Interpersonal Communication

3

Humanities and Social Science – 12 hrs.

PSY 113Principles of Psychology

3

POLS 113Introduction to Government

3

SOC 103Principles of Sociology

3

Humanities Elective (3)

3

Mathematics and Science – 9 hrs.

Mathematics Elective (3)

3

Biology Elective (3)

3

Math or Science Elective (3)

3

Other – 6 hrs.

HIS 103American History I

3

And

HIS 113American History II

3

 

Or

 

HIS 203World Civilization I

3

And

HIS 213World Civilization II

3

Content Requirements - 84 hours

Required

UE 101University Experience

1

Or

UE 111Online Learning Orientation

1

 

Electives – 35 hrs.

Students wishing to pursue graduate training in psychology should also take MA 113 College Algebra and MA 253 Statistics.

Electives (35)

35

Required Core – 6 hrs.

PSY 303Research Methods in Psychology

3

 

PSY 453Clinical Internship I

3

Or

PSY 473Psychology Capstone Demonstration

3

Subject Area Concentrations - 24 hrs.

Choose four of the following clinical core courses – 12 hrs.
PSY 323Abnormal Psychology

3

PSY 363Human Behavior & Counseling

3

PSY 403Human Sexuality

3

PSY 413The Psychology of Addiction

3

PSY 423Counseling Theories & Practices

3

Choose two of the following social/cognitive core courses – 6 hrs.
PSY 333Psychology of Personality

3

PSY 343Social Psychology

3

PSY 373Political Psychology

3

Choose two of the following developmental core courses – 6 hrs.
PSY 223Life Span Developmental Psychology

3

PSY 353Child & Adolescent Psychology

3

SOC 323The Family

3

Additional Psychology Core Electives - 18 hrs.

Choose 18 hours from any above subject area courses not used or from the list below.

PSY 313Topics in Psychology

3

PSY 383Forensic Psychology

3

PSY 433Issues of Substance Abuse in Family Systems

3

PSY 443Advanced Forensic Psychology

3

PSY 483Counseling Issues in Substance Abuse

3

PSY 493Issues & Ethics in Psychology & Counseling

3

SOC 313Topics in Sociology

3

SM 393Sport Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours: 120