B.A. in Psychology
Requirements (40 credits)
Required Courses (16 credits)
| PSY100 | General Psychology* | 4 |
| PSY110 | Orientation to the Psychology Major | 1 |
| PSY230 | Research Methods & Statistics I | 3 |
| PSY230L | Research Methods & Statistics I Lab | 0 |
| PSY233 | Research Methods & Statistics II | 3 |
| PSY233L | Research Methods & Statistics II Lab | 0 |
| PSY301 | History & Systems of Psychology | 2 |
| PSY390 | Junior Seminar in Psychology | 1 |
| PSY490 | Senior Research Seminar | 2 |
Breadth Area Restricted Electives
Students must choose one course from Area I and two courses each from Areas II and III.
I. Understanding the Biological and Cognitive Basis of Behavior (4 credits)
| PSY331 | Biological Basis of Behavior | 4 |
| PSY309 | Cognitive Processes | 4 |
II. Understanding Individual Differences (8 credits)
| PSY320 | Personality Theory | 4 |
| PSY315 | Psychological Tests & Measurement | 4 |
| PSY200 | Lifespan DeveIopment Child & Adolescent | 4 |
| PSY203 | Lifespan Development II Adult & Aging | 4 |
III. Understanding the Social/Cultural Bases of Behavior (8 credits)
| PSY400 | Seminar in MultiCultural/Gender Studies | 4 |
| PSY403 | Seminar in Social Psychology | 4 |
| PSY405 | Sem International Cultural Issues in Psy | 4 |
PSY400 and PSY405 are open only to Psychology Majors and Minors
PSY403 is open only to Psychology and/or Sociology Majors and Minors
Free Electives:(4 credits)
Students must choose two courses from the following:
| PSY209 | Understanding Self & Others | 2 |
| PSY217 | Introduction to Counseling | 2 |
| PSY219 | Crisis Intervention | 2 |
| PSY210 | Intro to Forensic Psychology | 2 |
| PSY207 | Industrial Organizational Psychology | 2 |
| PSY340 | Abnormal Psychology | 4 |
| PSY250 | Counseling & Sprituality | 2 |
| PSY499 | Special Topics | 2 |
Course Sequence for BA in Psychology
First Year
Fall Semester (12-14 Credits)
| PSY100 | General Psychology* | 4 |
| General Education and Electives | 8-10 |
Spring Semester (13-15 Credits)
| PSY110 | Orientation to the Psychology Major | 1 |
| PSY217 | Introduction to Counseling | 2 |
| General Education and Electives | 10 |
PSY217: There are other options to meet this requirement.
Second Year
Fall Semester (13-15 Credits)
| PSY230 | Research Methods & Statistics I | 3 |
| and | |
| PSY230L | Research Methods & Statistics I Lab | 0 |
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| PSY200 | Lifespan DeveIopment Child & Adolescent | 4 |
| General Education and Electives | 6-8 |
PSY200: There are other options to meet this requirement.
Spring Semester (15 Credits)
| PSY233 | Research Methods & Statistics II | 3 |
| and | |
| PSY233L | Research Methods & Statistics II Lab | 0 |
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| PSY301 | History & Systems of Psychology | 2 |
| General Education and Electives | 10 |
Third Year
Fall Semester (15 Credits)
| PSY390 | Junior Seminar in Psychology | 1 |
| PSY331 | Biological Basis of Behavior | 4 |
| General Education and Electives | 10 |
Spring Semester (14-16 Credits)
| PSY320 | Personality Theory | 4 |
| or | |
| PSY315 | Psychological Tests & Measurement | 4 |
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| General Education and Electives | 10-12 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester (14-16 Credits)
| PSY490 | Senior Research Seminar | 2 |
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| PSY400 | Seminar in MultiCultural/Gender Studies | 4 |
| or | |
| PSY403 | Seminar in Social Psychology | 4 |
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| General Education and Electives | 8-10 |
Spring Semester (14-16 Credits)
| PSY340 | Abnormal Psychology | 4 |
| PSY405 | Sem International Cultural Issues in Psy | 4 |
| General Education and Electives | 6-8 |
PSY340: There are other options to meet this requirement.
Capstone Requirement
Students fulfill the College of Saint Elizabeth capstone requirement by successfully passing a three-part comprehensive examination. The comprehensive examination includes a standardized test of achievement in the field of psychology, a written essay and journal article critique, and a career portfolio. Preparation for the examination is offered in PSY490 Senior Research Seminar.