A Deeper Understanding
Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. Psychological knowledge can be applied to just about every aspect of everyday life. The Psychology major at Newberry College provides students with a solid foundation in theory, scientific inquiry, and communication skills. The study of Psychology prepares students for a wide variety of careers or to continue their education in graduate school.
Available Majors, Minors, and Concentrations
Psychology majors are well prepared for a number of careers, equipped with skills in critical thinking, written and oral communication,analyzing and interpreting data, and working well with others. The Psychology major provides broad applications to careers in business, industry, ministry, human resources, rehabilitation, teaching, and other fields. It also offers a useful foundation for a variety of graduate school career paths.
Major
Psychology
Concentration
Forensic Psychology
Minor
Psychology
Requirements
Requirements for a major in Psychology include up to 51 credit hours:
- 30 hours: Psychology core courses
- 6 hours: Psychology electives
- 9 hours: Technology, research, and statistics for the Social Sciences
- 6 hours (or equivalent): Foreign language
Psychology majors focusing their study with the Forensic Psychology concentration take up to 66 credit hours:
- 30 hours: Psychology fundamentals
- 6 hours: Psychology electives, or Independent Study & Internship
- 3 hours: Social problems
- 3 hours: American government
- 3 hours: Introduction to Forensic Science
- 6 hours: Criminal justice, Constitutional law
- 9 hours: Technology, research, and statistics for the Social Sciences
- 6 hours (or equivalent): Foreign language
Psychology minor requirements include
- 3 hours: General Psychology
- 15 hours: Psychology electives
Career Possibilities
- Advertising Agent
- Behavior Analyst
- Child Care Specialist
- Human Resources Specialist
- Juvenile Justice Officer
- Laboratory Assistant
- Market Research Analyst
- Marketing Researcher
- Probation/Parole Officer
- Social Services Case Worker
- Training Specialist
- Youth Counselor
