Students who major in psychology must meet the requirements for the B.S. degree. Students in the Teacher Education Program who are seeking to complete teaching majors in psychology should refer to the Teacher Education Handbook and consult with the psychology and education department chairs to review the extent to which departmental and teaching major requirements differ and to develop plans for meeting both. Does not count toward a major in Psychology or toward science requirements for the B.S. degree. A general survey of what psychologists do, the tools they use, and problems of current attention. This course examines how various aspects of everyday life, such as relationships, work, health, and stress, influence people's adjustment.
Students design and implement their own self-improvement projects.
Aimed at freshmen and sophomores. Experimental Methods A survey of the research methods used to obtain scientific knowledge in psychology, with an emphasis on experimental design and the interpretation of research results. A study of the functions of sensory systems as they relate to behavior. An investigation of the central nervous system structures, the endocrine system, and their behavioral functions. A survey of the general principles of learning and adaptive behavior in humans and lower animals.