2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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Designated courses address poverty and inequality in some way. With permission of the
program coordinator, students may complete an independent study contract to fulfill
program requirements. Other courses may also qualify; students who see a connection to
poverty in a particular course and wish to use the course to fulfill program requirements
should contact the professor and the program coordinator at the beginning of the term to
discuss.
Psychology
Bachelor of Science
Jessica Y. Allen, Alexander McDiarmid, Richard Rector, Lynne S. Trench,
Greta Valenti
The purpose of a major in psychology is to provide a background of knowledge for
students going on to graduate work in psychology, as well as for those students going
into a variety of professions that require an understanding of the principles of human
behavior.
Upon completion of the psychology major, students will be able to
• articulate major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and empirical findings of
psychology
• understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research
designs, data analysis, and interpretation
• respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when
possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and
mental processes
• demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other
technology for many purposes
• communicate effectively in a variety of formats
Major Requirements
The following courses are required (11 units):
PY 101
PY 221
PY 222
PY 312
three units from the following:
PY 211
PY 224
PY 313
PY 370
PY 372
three elective units in PY
one unit in PY 410 or 450, or 2 units of PY E499 or PY 470 followed by PY 472;
PY 472 will count as one of the three elective psychology units
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024