B.A. in Psychology
Requirements (43 credits)
Required Courses (35 credits)
PSY100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
PSY200 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
PSY201 | Seminar in History & Systems of Psychology | 3 |
PSY230 | Research Methods & Statistics I | 4 |
PSY230L | Research Methods & Statistics I Lab | 0 |
PSY320 | Personality Theory | 3 |
PSY333 | Research Methods & Statistics II | 4 |
PSY333L | Research Methods & Statistics II Lab | 0 |
PSY331 | Biological Basis of Behavior | 3 |
PSY340 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
PSY490 | Senior Research Seminar | 3 |
PSY495 | Internship | 3 |
Students must also choose one 4-credit elective from the following:
PSY400 | Seminar in MultiCultural/Gender Studies | 3 |
PSY403 | Seminar in Social Psychology | 3 |
PSY405 | Seminar in International Cultural Issues in Psychology | 3 |
PSY407 | Psychology of Racism | 3 |
Free Electives: (8 credits)
Students must choose two 2-credit electives or one 4-credit elective from the following:
PSY207 | Industrial Organizational Psychology | 3 |
PSY209 | Understanding Self & Others | 3 |
PSY210 | Introduction to Forensic Psychology | 3 |
PSY217 | Community Psychology | 3 |
PSY219 | Crisis Intervention | 2 |
PSY250 | Counseling & Spirituality | 2 |
PSY309 | Cognitive Processes | 3 |
PSY499 | Special Topics | 2 |
Capstone Requirement
Students fulfill Saint Elizabeth University capstone requirement by successfully passing a
comprehensive examination. The comprehensive examination includes a standardized test of
achievement in the field of psychology. Preparation for the examination is offered
in PSY490 Senior Research Seminar.