Psychology The psychology major provides students with general exposure to the field of psychology in preparation for graduate study in psychology and related fields or a number of other human service positions. Course requirements involve 54–56 credits, including 39 semester credits of psychology core courses and an additional 15–17 semester hour concentration: Psychology Core Courses.........................................................39 PYCH-1600 General Psychology. ............................................. 3 PYCH-2600 Human Development: Lifespan. ............................ 3 PYCH-2610 Statistics................................................................ 3 PYCH-2640 Abnormal Psychology ........................................... 3 PYCH-2650 Learning and Memory........................................... 3 PYCH-3610 History and Systems of Psychology. ..................... 3 PYCH-3620 Psychology and Christianity.................................. 3 PYCH-3690 Social Psychology................................................. 3 PYCH-3730 Research Methods................................................ 3 PYCH-3900 Neurophysiological Psychology............................. 3 *PYCH-4640 Psychology Comprehensive Review.................... 3 *PYCH-4990 Psychology Internship.......................................... 3 Professional Issues Block...................................................... 3 PYCH-1000 Orientation to Psychology...............................1 PYCH-1010 Writing in APA..................................................1 PYCH-1020 Graduate School and Career Preparation.......1 *Capstone Courses Select from the following concentrations..........................15–17 Addictions and Chemical Dependency........................... 15 PYCH-2840 Concepts of Chemical Dependency............3 PYCH-3000 Addictions....................................................3 PYCH-3660 Professional Counseling..............................3 PYCH-3670 Group Dynamics. ........................................3 PYCH-3901 Medications and Behavior...........................3 Child and Family Studies.................................................. 15 PYCH-3660 Professional Counseling..............................3 PYCH-3680 Counseling Couples and Families...............3 PYCH-3701 Counseling Adolescents..............................3 PYCH-4700 Counseling Children....................................3 Minimum of 3 credits selected from:...........................3 PYCH-3130 Intimate Relationships............................ 3 PYCH-3420 Human Sexuality.................................... 3 PYCH-3710 Adult Development and Aging. ............... 3 Comprehensive Counseling............................................. 15 PYCH-3660 Professional Counseling..............................3 PYCH-3670 Group Dynamics. ........................................3 PYCH-3680 Counseling Couples and Families...............3 PYCH-3750 Psychological Testing..................................3 PYCH-4400 Counseling Skills.........................................3 Cross-Cultural Psychology............................................... 15 PYCH-1800 Cross-Cultural Psychology..........................3 PYCH-3740 Qualitative Research. ..................................3 **Study abroad credits. ..................................................9 **Students must complete the required internship at an international site. It is strongly recommended that students also minor in one of the language studies. Health Psychology and Public Health. ............................ 15 PYCH-2850 Psychology of Adjustment...........................3 PYCH-3000 Addictions....................................................3 PYCH-3380 Health Psychology. .....................................3 PYCH-3901 Medications and Behavior...........................3 Choose a minimum of 3 credits selected from: ALHL-3030 Nutrition............................................... 3 GBIO-2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I....... 4 GBIO-2210 Principles of Microbiology.................... 4 NSG-1050 Health Promotion and Wellness............ 3 NSG-3170 Culture and Health................................ 3 NSG-4000 Care of Populations. ............................. 6 PPHR-4280 Introduction to Health Behavior and Beliefs........................................... 2 PYCH-3760 Cognitive Neuroscience...................... 3 PYCH-4950 Psychology Thesis.............................. 3 Interdisciplinary Studies................................................... 15 PYCH-XXXX Electives....................................................6 Non-PYCH Electives.......................................................9 Neuropsychology. ............................................................. 15 PYCH-3750 Psychological Testing..................................3 PYCH-3760 Cognitive Neuroscience. .............................3 PYCH-3770 Experimental Design...................................3 PYCH-3901 Medications and Behavior...........................3 Choose one from the following...................................3 PYCH-3660 Professional Counseling...................... 3 PYCH-4950 Psychology Thesis.............................. 3 Occupational Therapy....................................................... 17 ALHL-2000 Medical Terminology....................................3 GBIO-2010 Human Anatomy and Physiology I. ..............4 GBIO-2015 Human Anatomy and Physiology II. .............4 PYCH-3710 Adult Development and Aging. ....................3 SOC-1300 Sociology. .....................................................3 Psychological Research. .................................................. 15 PYCH-3720 Psychology of Personality...........................3 PYCH-3740 Qualitative Research. ..................................3 PYCH-3750 Psychological Testing..................................3 PYCH-3770 Experimental Design...................................3 PYCH-4950 Psychology Thesis. .....................................3 Psychology Major Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–4 Other General Education Requirements................................45–53 Psychology Major Requirements............................................54–56 Electives................................................................................. 19–29 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128 Page 42 2024–25 Undergraduate Academic Catalog School of Allied Health and Psychology Psychology
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