B.A. Specialization in Psychology

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Psychology majors may choose a minor in business (18 hours) with a specialization in personnel management, marketing research or other approved business area. This combination is intended for those students who wish a B.A. degree in psychology, but do not anticipate continuing in graduate work in psychology.

Program Requirements - Total Semester Hours: 33

PSY 1 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3 s.h.
PSY 140 - Statistics Credits: 4 s.h.
PSY 141 - Research Methods and Design Credits: 4 s.h.

Electives - Semester Hours: 6

At least six hours of electives must be selected from the following courses:

PSY 11 - Behavior Modification Credits: 3 s.h.
PSY 110 - Principles of Learning and Behavior Credits: 3 s.h.
PSY 159 - Social Psychology Credits: 3 s.h.
PSY 164 - Cognition Credits: 3 s.h.
PSY 171 - History of Psychology Credits: 3 s.h.
PSY 177 - Biopsychology Credits: 3 s.h.
or
PSY 178 - Psychological Testing Credits: 3 s.h.

Additionally:

At least one course from the 190-199 series, plus 18 hours of electives in psychology (33 hours in all).
In addition to a general course of study, in consultation with a departmental adviser, concentrations are available in clinical, counseling or school psychology, general or experimental psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, and careers in education or social work. Students who wish to be considered as psychology or interdepartmental majors must apply to the department and be assigned a department adviser.

Graduate Recommendations

Students considering the possibility of graduate work are advised to take:

PSY 171 - History of Psychology Credits: 3 s.h.
PSY 177 - Biopsychology Credits: 3 s.h.
PSY 178 - Psychological Testing Credits: 3 s.h.

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