Psychological Science, B.A.

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Psychological Science

Chairperson	Coordinator
Christine Shane	Peter Hogan
Professors	Associate Professors	Assistant Professors
John Hancock	Cheryl Armstrong	Christopher Adams
Peter Hogan	Laura Garofoli	Daneen Deptula
Sara Levine	Cheryl Goldman	Brian Kelly
Thomas Schilling	Jannette McMenamy	John Pratico
		Hildur Schilling
		Caitlin Shepherd
		Ruth Thibodeau

Objectives for the Program in Psychological Science

The goal of the Psychological Science Program is to educate students in the scientific study of human behavior. The program combines theoretical, methodological, and applied topics enabling students to acquire knowledge and skills that enrich their personal lives and work careers.

The Psychological Science Program is a component of the Behavioral Sciences Department. It serves majors and minors in the discipline and offers supportive courses for a variety of other programs in the university. Bachelor of Art students are required to have foreign language proficiency at the intermediate level.

Requirements for the Major in Psychological Science

Psychological Science Electives (15 cr.)

Select five from courses or a total of 15 credits not taken in the breadth requirements or the list below. At least one elective must be a developmental course. These are identified with an asterisk.

PSY 2230 - Adolescent Psychology 3 cr. *
PSY 2370 - Interpersonal Effectiveness 3 cr.
PSY 2450 - Psychological Testing 3 cr.
PSY 2610 - Organizational Psychology 3 cr.
PSY 2645 - Psychology of Human Resources 3 cr.
PSY 2660 - Psychology of Sport and Exercise 3 cr.
PSY 2665 - Health Psychology 3 cr.
PSY 2680 - Psychology in Action 3 cr.
PSY 2700 - Educational Psychology 3 cr.
PSY 2810 - Cognitive Development 3 cr. *
PSY 2820 - Perceptual Development 3 cr. *
PSY 2830 - Socio-Emotional and Personality Development 3 cr. *
PSY 2950 - Addictive Behaviors 3 cr.
PSY 3530 - Motivation 3 cr.
PSY 4200 - Contemporary Theories of Mind 3 cr.
PSY 4800 - Teaching Practicum in Psychology 6 cr. **
PSY 4803 - Teaching Practicum in Psychology 3 cr.
PSY 4810 - Practicum in Psychology 3 cr. **
PSY 4820 - Practicum in Psychology 6 cr. **
PSY 4900 - Independent Study 1-6 cr. **
PSY 4950 - Internship in Psychology 6 cr. **
PSY 4960 - Internship in Psychology 12 cr. **
PSY 4975 - Directed Study 1-6 cr. **

Note:

*Although listed in two areas you may only count this course for one area

+Fulfills Computer Literacy Requirement

++Junior/Senior Writing Requirement

*A minimum grade of 2.0 is required in this course

**Students will only be allowed to apply six credits from the double starred courses toward the psychological science major. This is consistent with the policy of other Behavioral Science Programs where internships are counted as electives.

Requirements for Concentrations in Psychological Science

Two concentrations are currently available to any student majoring in psychological science; a concentration in Cognitive Science and a concentration in Developmental Psychology. When a student has successfully completed all of the required courses for a concentration, a “petition for a Minor” form must be modified appropriately (cross out “minor” and write in the appropriate concentration), signed by the advisor and chairperson and turned in to the Psychological Science Coordinator who will forward it to the Registrar. The area of concentration will be denoted on the student’s transcript.

Note: It is not necessary for students to pursue a concentration in order to fulfill the requirements of the psychology major. The concentration is a special option available for students with interests in the fields of developmental and cognitive science psychology.

Psychological Science, B.A.