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Department
of Humanities, Social, and Behavioral Sciences
Timothy
G. Elston, Department Chair
Psychology
Faculty:
Assistant
Professor: Marilyn Marek Schroer
Associate
Professor: Nathan Schroer
Psychology
is the study of human and animal behavior. The psychology
major is designed primarily to investigate human behavior
and experience ranging from normal mental, emotional and intellectual
activities to mental illness and psychotherapy. Majors acquire
a strong undergraduate foundation for entry into graduate
and professional schools of psychology in preparation for
careers in teaching and research or as professional counselors
and licensed psychologists. Psychology majors who do not plan
to become professionals in psychology may still use the course
work for broad application to careers in business, industry,
management, the ministry, human resources, rehabilitation,
teaching and others.
Graduates
with Psychology degrees are expected to:
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know about the origins, personalities, theories, and systems
that have shaped psychology;
- write,
read and speak about psychological research;
- appreciate
the interrelationship psychology has with other disciplines
within the liberal arts and sciences.
A
psychology minor is available for those whose main focus is
in another academic area, but who wish to gain insight into
psychological principles.
Psychology
Major (B.A. degree) Requirements (36 hours)
Majors
in Psychology are required to complete 33 hours in Psychology
plus Social Sciences 230 for a total of 36 hours. The 33 hours
in Psychology must include
- 15
hours: Psychology 120, 230, 321, 401, and 402,
- 3
hours: at least one additional Psychology course at the
300 or 400 level;
- 15
hours: five additional courses in Psychology depending on
student's interests.
- 3
hours: Social Sciences 230.
Psychology
Minor Requirements (18 hours)
The
Psychology minor requires 18 hours as follows: PSY 120 and
five additional Psychology courses.
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
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