You need to take the statistics course in the fall and Research Methods in the spring of the year prior to your taking the parapsychology sequence. On occasion, a section of Research Methods may be offered in the fall semester but you should plan on taking Statistics in the fall and Research Methods in the spring. Students normally take PS260 and PS261 in their Sophomore year. Failure to complete these courses in the Sophomore year may result in delayed graduation. We offer a concentration in parapsychology within the psychology major.
Students take the following courses as well as others to obtain a degree in psychology.
The application of psychological principles of learning, perception, cognition, motivation and social and developmental processes to the understanding of human behavior. Introduction to Parapsychology 3 credits A survey of the phenomena, history, methods and findings of modern scientific research in the areas of telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, psychokinesis, and healing. PS260 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 3 credits Quantitative analysis of behavioral measures including descriptive, correlational and inferential methods. Computer use and basic reporting of statistical results in accordance with APA standards is included. Research Methods in Psychology 4 credits A laboratory course with some field experience.