B.A. in Psychology

Requirements (43 credits)

Required Courses (35 credits)

PSY100Introduction to Psychology

3

PSY200Developmental Psychology

3

PSY201Seminar in History & Systems of Psychology

3

PSY230Research Methods & Statistics I

4

PSY230LResearch Methods & Statistics I Lab

0

PSY320Personality Theory

3

PSY333Research Methods & Statistics II

4

PSY333LResearch Methods & Statistics II Lab

0

PSY331Biological Basis of Behavior

3

PSY340Abnormal Psychology

3

PSY490Senior Research Seminar

3

PSY495Internship

3

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

PSY400Seminar in MultiCultural/Gender Studies

3

PSY403Seminar in Social Psychology

3

PSY405Seminar in International Cultural Issues in Psychology

3

PSY407Psychology of Racism

3

Free Electives: (8 credits)

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

PSY207Industrial Organizational Psychology

3

PSY209Understanding Self & Others

3

PSY210Introduction to Forensic Psychology

3

PSY217Community Psychology

3

PSY219Crisis Intervention

2

PSY250Counseling & Spirituality

2

PSY309Cognitive Processes

3

PSY499Special 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.