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Psychology (Bachelor of Science)
The Psychology program provides a background in the wide range of approaches used in modern psychology. These perspectives
include the behavioral, biological, cognitive, developmental, humanistic, psychoanalytic, and social approaches to the study of
behavior and mental processes. The Psychology program provides students with an educational experience that will contribute to the
understanding of themselves and others, as well as prepare them for graduate school and professional careers in psychology-related
fields.
Goals:
• Students will gain familiarity with the major theoretical approaches, findings, and historical trends in psychology;
• Students will develop an understanding of applications of psychology to personal and social issues. This includes understanding
themselves and others in a cultural context and developing interpersonal skills for diverse settings over their lifespans;
• Students will practice and value skeptical inquiry, critical thinking, and the scientific approach to understanding behavior and
mental processes; and
• Students will learn to express themselves professionally and effectively in both written and oral communication.
Special Features:
• Students have the option to join the Psychology Club. Click for more information.
• Students may have the option of joining Psi Chi, a psychology honors society, if membership criteria are met. Click for more
information.
• The Psychology program is pleased to partner with Survey Software powered by SurveyMethods.com.
• Cazenovia College is now offering students the opportunity to earn a dual degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology. Students
earning this degree can go on to work with individual or families of individuals in the legal system, provide expert testimony,
and study criminal offenders, among other areas of employment. Click here for more information on this program.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Course (Credits)
See Degree Requirements: General Education requirements (33)
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Information Literacy:
SB 377 Research Methods: Psychology (3)
Senior Capstone: SB 499 Capstone I- Applied: Senior Project (3)
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS - 39
PROGRAM COURSES
Art & Sciences Courses
Course (Credits)
SB 110/130 Introduction to Anthropology or Introduction to Sociology (3)
HU 465 Ethical Issues in Organizations (3)
SM 261 Statistics (3)
SB 120 Introduction to Psychology (3)
SB 225 Lifespan Developmental Psychology (3)
SB 234 Social Psychology (3)
Two of the following three (6)
SB 330 Sensation and Perception
SB 341 Learning
SB 364 Cognition
SB 323 Abnormal Psychology (3)
SB 326 Theories of Personality (3)
SB 327 Brain and Behavior (3)
SB 498 History and Systems of Psychology (3)
Total Arts & Sciences Program Credits - 40
Career Courses
Course (Credits)
SB/HS Two SB or HS courses (6)
SB/HS Two 300/400 level SB or HS courses (6)
Total Career Program Credits - 12
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