Major in Psychology
10 courses distributed as follows:
- PSYC 290 Statistics *
- PSYC 295 Research Methods **
- 2 courses from Cluster A, at least one of which must have a laboratory:
PSYC 165 Comparative Animal Behavior in the Tropics (w/Lab)
PSYC 220 Brain and Behavior
PSYC 260 Human Sexuality
PSYC 280 Introduction to Psychopharmacology
PSYC 300 Comparative Animal Behavior (w/Lab)
PSYC 320 Cognitive Psychology (w/Lab)
PSYC 323 Human Memory
PSYC 330 Learning
PSYC 335 Sensation and Perception
PSYC 355 Evolutionary Psychology
PSYC 360 Behavioral Neuroscience (w/Lab)
PSYC 366 Behavioral Endocrinology - 2 courses from Cluster B:
PSYC 230 Social Psychology
PSYC 240 Childhood and Adolescence
PSYC 245 Adult Development and Aging
PSYC 255 Stereotyping and Prejudice
PSYC 352 Social Cognition
PSYC 370 Personality - 1 course from Cluster C:
PSYC 400 Psychology of Gender
PSYC 415 Psychology Practicum
PSYC 425 History and Systems
PSYC 480 Advanced Research
PSYC 497 Senior Seminar - 3 electives from psychology listings at any level
- A minimum of 4 of the 10 courses must be at the 300-level or above.
* PSYC 290 Statistics is a prerequisite for PSYC 295 Research Methods
**PSYC 295 Research Methods is a prerequisite for most other laboratory courses in the department.
Senior Capstone Experience
The Senior Capstone Experience for the psychology major consists of successful completion of a Cluster C course and the Major Field Test (MFT) in Psychology, which is intended as an assessment device for senior psychology majors. It consists of 140 multiple-choice items covering the major areas of psychology. The examination is normally taken during the spring semester of the senior year. The grade for the Senior Capstone Experience is based on the student's score on the Psychology MFT.
Minor in Psychology
Six courses in psychology, of which three must be at the 300-level or above.
Note(s):
PSYC 415 Psychology Practicum does not count toward the minor.