The Department of Psychology sponsors undergraduate majors in five areas and is also a popular minor. In addition to the requirements described for these majors, students are strongly encouraged to take courses from other disciplines to enrich their perspective on human behavior and prepare for careers. Students planning to continue their education in graduate or professional programs are strongly encouraged to complete additional courses in computer studies, mathematics, philosophy, natural science, sociology, and speech. A grade of C- or below obtained in a course required for any of the five majors sponsored by the Psychology Department will not be counted toward that major. Senior level transfer students must complete at least 9 credits of 300-400 level Psychology courses at Barat College.
Students have opportunities beyond regular course work to develop and demonstrate skills.
Qualified advanced students may enroll in an internship situated in a clinical, research, or human resources setting. Art and Dance Therapy students complete a required practicum experience. The best Experimental Psychology Research projects are presented at the annual Midwest Psychological Association convention in Chicago. Finally, qualified students may serve as paid tutors for Statistics or other courses in the Psychology Department. In addition to these opportunities, the number of students in our classes is small.