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B.A. in Psychology

Requirements (43 credits)

Required Courses (35 credits)

PSY100Introduction to Psychology

4
PSY200Developmental Psychology

4
PSY201Seminar in History & Systems of Psychology

2
PSY230Research Methods & Statistics I

4
PSY230LResearch Methods & Statistics I Lab

0
PSY320Personality Theory

4
PSY333Research Methods & Statistics II

4
PSY333LResearch Methods & Statistics II Lab

0
PSY331Biological Basis of Behavior

4
PSY340Abnormal Psychology

4
PSY490Senior Research Seminar

2
SEU391Internship Planning and Preparation

0
PSY495Internship

3

Free Electives: (8 credits)

Students must choose two 2-credit electives or one 4-credit elective from the following:

PSY207Industrial Organizational Psychology

2
PSY209Understanding Self & Others

2
PSY210Introduction to Forensic Psychology

2
PSY217Community Psychology

2
PSY219Crisis Intervention

2
PSY309Cognitive Psychology

4
PSY499Special Topics

4

Students must also choose one 4-credit elective from the following:

PSY400Seminar in MultiCultural/Gender Studies

4
PSY403Seminar in Social Psychology

4
PSY405Seminar in International Cultural Issues in Psychology

4
PSY407Psychology of Racism

4

Capstone Requirement

Students fulfill Saint Elizabeth University 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.