Psychology, B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology emphasizes integrating and applying scientific methodology to the study of human behavior. Students develop an approach to learning that combines empirical, objective methodology, statistical techniques, and theoretical analysis of human behavior. Graduates are expected to have the knowledge and data analysis skills that would support graduate study in any of the specialty areas of psychology. They will be well prepared for employment in positions requiring the understanding and motivation of others. Examples of such employment include positions in personnel work, social services, mental health agencies, law enforcement, and sales.

The Major in Psychology consists of 41 credit hours of coursework in psychology (see the proposed curriculum below). The student should also take PSYC 420 (Research Project) to obtain a departmental recommendation for graduate study.

Proposed Curriculum

Year	Semester	Course Number	Course Title
Freshman	Fall	PSYC 211	Introduction to Psychology Science
	Spring	PSYC 202	Developmental Psychology
Sophomore	Fall	PSYC 203	Research Design in Psychology
	Spring	PSYC 303	Experimental Psychology
		PSYC 310	Professional Development in Psychology
Junior	Fall	PSYC ___	Cluster A Elective
		PSYC ___	Cluster B Elective
		PSYC ___	Psychology Elective
	Spring	PSYC ___	Cluster A Elective
		PSYC ___	Cluster B Elective
Senior	Fall	PSYC 410	Contemporary Issues in Psychology
		PSYC ___	Psychology Elective
	Spring	PSYC 405	History & Systems of Psychology
		PSYC ___	Psychology Elective

Cluster A consists of PSYC 302, PSYC 311, PSYC 314, PSYC 318, PSYC 402, and PSYC 403.

Cluster B consists of PSYC 304, PSYC 305, PSYC 306, PSYC 312, PSYC 313, PSYC 315, PSYC 316, and PSYC 317.

The total number of classes across both clusters will be four. Students will also select one additional elective class from either Cluster A or Cluster B; alternatively, a special topics class (PSYC 463) may be used to satisfy this particular elective requirement.

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