There are seven courses required of all students, and we offer a choice of eight different specializations from a variety of theoretical, applied or professional areas. Students preparing for graduate study in psychology take a broad set of courses in the research and theory of psychology as well as foundational courses in applied areas. Students majoring in psychology as a terminal degree or those preparing for the ministry or other professional areas may select from the eight different concentrations focusing on those specialties most suited to their vocational and personal goals. A Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology is offered upon completion of the university baccalaureate and major requirements. Psychology 200 is prerequisite to all other psychology courses.
Students then choose from the eight specializations listed below.
All students desiring to major in psychology must complete an application for admission to the major after three semesters of coursework and meet the requirements specified thereon. The application forms are available in the Undergraduate Psychology Program Office. All majors must complete an outcome examination prior to graduation, which will be taken during the student's last semester in the program. Specializations Each specialization requires four courses, plus one additional course which the student selects from upper level courses. A special form may be obtained in the Psychology Department.