The mission of the undergraduate major in psychology is to teach students the scientific method as it applies to the wide range of subdisciplines in psychology. The skills derived from this study will help to prepare students to embark upon a career or enter into a post-baccalaureate course of study. They will also learn to use knowledge and skills from the field of psychology to contemplate, assess, and act upon the competing messages, values, and demands that occur in their everyday lives. They will do so with respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
Bachelor of Science (120 credits)
General Education Requirements
Required Core Courses (42 credits)
Electives (15 credits)
The student is permitted wide flexibility in the choice of the remaining five or more elective courses from the various sub-specialties of psychology
Undergraduate Experiential Learning
The undergraduate curriculum in the Psychology Department includes a comprehensive experiential learning component that complements theoretical knowledge and develops essential skills for various graduate-level academic and professional careers. Our program highlights the practical application of psychological principles through several experiential learning experiences: faculty-mentored research, internships, senior seminars, and service-learning activities.
Students take part in faculty-mentored research through courses such as PSY 295, 395, 495, and 459, which allow them to design and conduct their own studies as well as present their findings in local, regional, and national conferences. Additionally, students acquire practical experience and professional skills through internship courses (PSY 499), senior seminars (PSY 497), and service-learning courses (PSY 370, PSY 497).
Our department's experiential learning ensures our graduates are well-prepared for future demands, whether they choose to pursue advanced studies in psychology or other disciplines, as well as diverse professional paths.