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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.
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
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