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Psychology Majors have the choice of five options (or Tracks):  General Psychology
Clinical/Counseling Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Business/Industry
Child Psychology
The General Psychology Option encourages breadth of study and allows flexibility in course selection. For students who wish to have a comprehensive exposure to the discipline, it provides a general knowledge of human behavior and psychological functioning that is useful in many types of careers.
Requirements for the General Psychology Major Option
Required courses:
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 220 Psychological Methods and Statistics
PSYC 330 Neuropsychology
PSYC 497 Senior Seminar
One course from the following:
PSYC 251 Learning & Behavior Modification
PSYC 311 Sensation and Perception
PSYC 332 Cognitive Processes
Two courses from the following ( limit=one Developmental course):
PSYC 261 Cognitive Development
PSYC 262 Social Development
PSYC 272 Adult Development & Aging
PSYC 282 Social Psychology
PSYC 341 Theories of Personality
Electives in Psychology (minimum of 10 credit hours):
PSYC __________________
PSYC __________________
PSYC __________________
Total credit hours for the General Psychology Major = 36
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The Clinical/Counseling Psychology Option is for students who wish to have a career in the human services. In addition to providing a general knowledge of human behavior, this option offers basic counseling and clinical theory, supervised applied skills training and internship experience and prepares students for employment with various human service agencies or for graduate study.
Requirements for the Clinical/Counseling Major Option
Required courses:
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 210 Communication and Counseling Skills
PSYC 220 Psychological Methods and Statistics
PSYC 330 Neuropsychology
PSYC 341 Theories of Personality
PSYC 342 Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 491 Clinical Procedures
PSYC 492 Clinical Practicum
PSYC 497 Senior Seminar
One course from the following:
PSYC 261 Cognitive Development
PSYC 262 Social Development
PSYC 272 Adult Development & Aging
One course from the following:
PSYC 251 Learning & Behavior Modification
PSYC 311 Sensation and Perception
PSYC 332 Cognitive Processes
Total credit hours for the Clinical/Counseling Major = 40
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The Experimental Psychology Option emphasizes the scientific aspects of psychology, including theory, research methodology, statistical and laboratory skills. The program prepares students for doctoral study, and/or careers in primary or applied research (e.g., government or industrial research labs).
Requirements for the Experimental Psychology Major Option Required Courses :
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 220 Psychological Methods and Statistics
PSYC 411 Psychological Research and Design
PSYC 330 Neuropsychology
PSYC 497 Senior Seminar
Two courses from the following:
PSYC 251 Learning & Behavior Modification
PSYC 311 Sensation and Perception
PSYC 332 Cognitive Processes
Two courses from the following (limited to one Developmental course):
PSYC 261 Cognitive Development
PSYC 262 Social Development
PSYC 272 Adult Development & Aging
PSYC 282 Social Psychology
PSYC 341 Theories of Personality
Six credit hours from the following:
PSYC 352 Research Techniques
PSYC 450 Independent Study
Total credit hours for the Experimental Psychology Major = 40 Top^
The Business/Industry Option is for students interested in careers where psychology and business intersect. Such fields include advertising, marketing, and personnel management. The program prepares students for graduate study or careers in business and industry.
Requirements for the Business/Industry Major Option Required Courses:
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 210 Communication & Counseling Skills
PSYC 220 Psychological Methods & Statistics
PSYC 282 Social Psychology
PSYC 302 Psychological Measurement
PSYC 330 Neuropsychology
PSYC 362 Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PSYC 497 Senior Seminar
One course from the following:
PSYC 261 Cognitive Development
PSYC 262 Social Development
PSYC 272 Adult Development & Aging
PSYC 341 Theories of Personality
One course from the following:
PSYC 251 Learning and Behavior Modification
PSYC 311 Sensation & Perception
PSYC 332 Cognitive Processes
Related study: 9 hours from the following:
MGMT 328 Management & Organizational Behavior
MGMT 431 Organizational Theory
MGMT 472 Human Resources Management
MKTG 321 Marketing Principles & Management
MKTG 452 Marketing Research
MKTG 480 Consumer Behavior
MKTG 486 Promotional Strategies
EDUC 520 Career Development & Life Planning
Total credit hours for the Business/Industry Psychology Major = 45 Top^ The Child Psychology Option is for students interested in the social and cognitive development of children from infancy through adolescence. The program includes a supervised experience working with children, either conducting research or applying counseling skills. This option prepares students for graduate study or employment in child-related fields.
Requirements for the Child Psychology Major Option
Required Courses:
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 220 Psychological Methods & Statistics
PSYC 261 Cognitive Development
PSYC 262 Social Development
PSYC 320 Parenting Seminar
PSYC 330 Neuropsychology
PSYC 497 Senior Seminar
One course from the following:
PSYC 282 Social Psychology
PSYC 341 Theories of Personality
One course from the following:
PSYC 251 Learning and Behavior Modification
PSYC 311 Sensation and Perception
PSYC 332 Cognitive Processes
One course from the following:
PSYC 471 Child Psychopathology
PSYC 472 Child Interventions
Four credits from the following:
PSYC 352 Research Techniques in Child Psychology
PSYC 485 Practicum
PSYC 492 Clinical Practicum
Total credit hours for the Child Psychology Major = 39
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