Learning Outcomes

• Comprehension of basic psychological principles and theories from a variety of sub-areas and an ability to apply these theories and principles in specific situations.
• Knowledge of the scientific method as it applies to behavioral research.
• A working understanding of data analysis including graphic presentation and statistic (parametric and nonparametric).
• An ability to communicate in writing the rationale, method, results, and significance of research in which the student was an active participant.

Psychology Requirements (Va) (36 cr.) 

• PSY-P 103 (3 cr.) prerequisites for all courses
• PSY-P 211 (3 cr.)
• PSY-P 222 (3 cr.)
• PSY-K 300 (3 cr.)
• Area A
  • Select a minimum of 2 of the following
    • PSY-P 325 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 326 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 327 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 329 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 335 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 388 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 407 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 417 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 438 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 461 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 469 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 486 (3 cr.)
• Area B
  • Select a minimum of 2 of the following
    • PSY-B 322 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 303 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 314 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 316 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 319 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 320 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 324 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 339 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 389 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 425 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 430 (3 cr.)
• Select 1 from the following which satisfies the capstone requirement
  • PSY-P 481 (3 cr.)
  • PSY-B 454 (3 cr.)
  • PSY-P 426 (3 cr.)
  • PSY-P 435 (3 cr.)
  • PSY-B 482 (3 cr.)
• Select three (3) additional 300-400 level psychology elective courses(9 cr.)

Total (36 cr.)

Students must also complete the core requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Recommended In addition to meeting departmental and general requirements, the department suggests that psychology majors take supporting courses in mathematics and the natural sciences. It is also important to obtain a broadly based education in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts. Students should not concentrate all their electives in psychology or any other single subject area. Courses such as logic, philosophy, sociology, and computer science are especially appropriate. Prospective psychology students and/or majors are invited to discuss their interests with any member of the psychology faculty.