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.
Humanities and Social Science – 12 hrs.
| PSY 113 | Principles of Psychology | 3 |
| POLS 113 | Introduction to Government | 3 |
| SOC 103 | Principles 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.
Content Requirements - 84 hours
Required
| UE 101 | University Experience | 1 |
| | Or | |
| UE 111 | Online 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.
Required Core – 6 hrs.
| PSY 303 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
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| PSY 453 | Clinical Internship I | 3 |
| | Or | |
| PSY 473 | Psychology Capstone Demonstration | 3 |
Subject Area Concentrations - 24 hrs.
Choose four of the following clinical core courses – 12 hrs.
Choose two of the following social/cognitive core courses – 6 hrs.
Choose two of the following developmental core courses – 6 hrs.
Additional Psychology Core Electives - 18 hrs.
Choose 18 hours from any above subject area courses not used or from the list below.
| PSY 313 | Topics in Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 383 | Forensic Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 433 | Issues of Substance Abuse in Family Systems | 3 |
| PSY 443 | Advanced Forensic Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 483 | Counseling Issues in Substance Abuse | 3 |
| PSY 493 | Issues & Ethics in Psychology & Counseling | 3 |
| SOC 313 | Topics in Sociology | 3 |
| SM 393 | Sport Psychology | 3 |