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Requirements
Majoring in Psychology
A major in psychology consists of nine to eleven course
credit units including Psy 101, 120 (Mathematics 120 or Social Sciences
120 may be substituted), 201, 345, 355, at least one course from Group
A, at least one course from Group B, at least one course from Group
C, and a capstone course. Group A courses include Psy 215, Psy 220, Psy 265, Bio 326 and Bio 348. Group B courses
include Psy 230, Psy 240, Psy 320 and Psy 340. Group C courses include
Psy 222, Psy 235, Psy 245, Psy 255, Industrial & Organizational Psychology and Forensic Psychology (currently a topics
course but will be proposed as a regular course in the future), and other
praxis courses as they are developed. Starting Fall 2008 all 400-level courses will be capstone courses. A capstone is usually a 400-level seminar or independent study.
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Minoring in Psychology
A minor in psychology consists of a minimum of five course
credit units, including Psychology 101, 201, and 345 or 355, plus one approved
psychology elective numbered 200 or above and one psychology elective numbered
300 or above. Psychology 120 (or Social Science 120 or Mathematics
120) is a prerequisite for some of the required courses in the minor.
The choice of electives for the major and minor should take into account both the qualifications and objectives of the individual student and the depth and breadth of psychological knowledge generally considered desirable for an undergraduate with an in-depth study of psychology. Generally, graduate programs expect completion of Psychology 215, 240, and 320. Psychology 420 is strongly recommended as preparation for graduate study in psychology. Psychology 101 is a prerequisite for all other courses in psychology.
Educational Psychology Minor
Educational psychology links the disciplines of psychology
and education with attention to the complex contextual forces that shape
individual lives and the institutions within which individuals are shaped
by their cultures.
A minor in educational psychology normally consists of six course credits including three courses in psychology and two courses in education, with a sixth approved course. The required courses include:
Psy 101 General Psychology
Psy 201 Research Methods
Psy 345 Life Span Psychology
Ed 351 Teacher/Learner Interaction
Ed 475 The Learner, the Teacher and the Curriculum
One approved course
The director must pre-approve the sixth course which is intended to be a special bridging course that assists the student in linking knowledge gained from the required courses with a specific interest.
