The Psychology major is targeted to develop the skills, knowledge, and abilities that will be useful in your chosen career path. Students in this major will have a well-rounded education for thinking critically about behavior and mental processes, and understanding of relationships among theories, observations, and conclusions.

Degree requirements for the Psychology major are as follows:

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
University Core
Behavioral/Social Science Electives		6
BUS 204	Financial Wellness	1
ENG 114	Critical Reading and Response	3
ENG 134	Literary Genres	3
Humanities Electives		9
MAT 120	Statistics	3
PSY 101	Introduction to Psychology I	3
Science Electives (lab required)		7
WEL 100	Empowered as Learners and Leaders	3
or WEL 220	Empowered as Learners and Leaders
WEL 350	Strategies for Career and Personal Growth	2
Major Requirements
Developmental Psychology Elective 1		3
ENG 124	Research and Writing in the Disciplines	3
Experiential Electives 2		6
PSY 216	Psychology of Cultural Diversity	3
PSY 240	Psychopathology	3
PSY 250	Behavioral Research Methods	3
or INT 250	Research Methods in the Social Sciences
PSY 321	Theories of Personality	3
PSY 340	Physiological Psychology	3
PSY 370	Social Psychology	3
PSY 380	Interviewing and Counseling	3
Psychology Elective (400-level)		3
General Electives
General Electives		44
Total Credits Required		120

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Students must choose one course from the following list: PSY 205 Child Development, PSY 206 Adolescent and Adult Development, PSY 209 Growth and Development.

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Students must choose 6 credits from the following list: PSY 285 Psychology in the Field, PSY 400 Psychology Capstone, PSY 495 Independent Research, PSY 498 Psychology Internship, PSY 499 Psychology Internship, WEL 400 Leadership in Practice, WEL 440 Leadership in Practice.