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B.A. in Psychology

Outcomes

Student learning outcomes for the B.A. in Psychology Program* include:

  • Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, research methodology, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
  • Demonstrate research and writing abilities, including scientific reasoning, identification and comprehension of peer-reviewed journals and journal articles, through critical analysis of methodology and content through research paper and essay writing.
  • Develop knowledge of the range of specialties and sub-disciplines in the field of psychology, and identify which one(s) students have potential interest in pursuing further beyond the BA degree.  
  • Successfully complete a career development plan that includes students' professional goals.
  • Develop leadership skills through co- and extra-curricular activities in and outside the major.
  • Students will consider, and demonstrate comprehension and knowledge of, the orientation/approach/school of psychology with which they most strongly identify and believe to be most useful in understanding human behavior, thought, and emotion, and most applicable to their developing career objectives and goals in psychology and for promoting psychological well-being.

Requirements (38 credits)

Required Courses (38 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

Electives (6 credits)

Students must also choose ONE (1) 200-300 level, and ONE (1) 400-level 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
PSY400Seminar in MultiCultural/Gender Studies

3
PSY405Seminar in International Cultural Issues in Psychology

3
PSY407Psychology of Racism

3
PSY499Special Topics

3

Capstone Requirement

Students fulfill Saint Elizabeth University capstone requirement by successfully passing a comprehensive examination based on course material from the required content and research courses in the major. Preparation for the examination is offered in PSY490 Senior Research Seminar.