Through elective courses, students may select an emphasis in pre-clinical human services, research methods, or liberal arts and personal growth. Holders of the BA degree in Psychology qualify for a variety of positions in business, industry, and public service. Methods courses must be taken in both psychology and the minor area. Social science courses, including psychology, and natural science courses such as biology and chemistry are also encouraged. Transfer students should contact the Department of Psychology office to arrange for an evaluation of their transfer courses.
Credit is given for appropriate transfer courses in the major and for electives.
Students declaring an undergraduate major in psychology during or subsequent to Fall 1990 will be required to take a comprehensive examination prior to graduation. This examination will assess the student's preparation in the discipline of psychology. The test results will become a permanent part of academic records maintained by the Department of Psychology. The above major requires the completion of a minor. The above major does not require the completion of a minor.