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The Psychology curriculum offers an intensive undergraduate program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree which builds on the background and skills developed in the College of Arts and Sciences. Major emphasis is placed on the development of reading comprehension, critical analysis of current information, research abilities, and potential for scientific contributions in academic, public and private organizations.
A major in Psychology requires a minimum of forty-two (42) hours. These hours include the following: PSYC 210, 237, 268, 311, 320, 432, 444 and 480, plus eighteen (18) hours of Psychology electives.
A minor in Psychology consists of eighteen (18) hours which must include the following: PSYC 237, 268, 320, 444, and 480.
All students must pass a written exit examination prior to graduation.
Curriculum in Psychology
FRESHMAN YEAR
Hrs. Hrs.
Course Credit Course Credit
ENGL111 (English)............................................. 3 ENGL 112 English............................................. 3
HIST 103 or 104................................................. 3 HIST 210 or 220................................................. 3
MATH 151 (College Algebra)................................ 3 MATH 250 Elementary Statistics........................ 3
FIAR 101 or MUSC 101....................................... 3 PSYC 210 General Psychology.......................... 3
BIOL 105 & 105L (Intro. to Biology)...................... 4 BIOL 106 & 106L Intro. to Biology....................... 4
JRDV 111 (College Survival Skills)........................ 1 JRDV 111A Freshman Assembly........................ 0
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17 16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
ENGL 260 (Technical Writing or Equivalent).......... 3 Fine Arts Elective............................................... 3
Chemistry or Physical Science 101...................... 3 PSYC 268 (Abnormal Psychology)....................... 3
SOCL 210 (Intro. to Sociology)............................ 3 Course in Minor Area.......................................... 3
PSYC 237 (Elementary Statistics)....................... 3 CMIS 164 (Intro. to Information Processing).......... 3
Humanities Elective............................................ 3 PSYC 311 (Experimental Psychology)................. 3
CRMJ 110 (Criminal Justice System)................... 1
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15 16
JUNIOR YEAR
POLI 110 (American Government)........................ 3 Psychology Elective........................................... 3
PSYC 320 (Psychological Testing)....................... 3 Psychology Elective........................................... 3
Psychology Elective........................................... 3 Psychology Elective........................................... 3
Course in Minor Area.......................................... 3 Course in Minor Area.......................................... 3
Course in Minor Area.......................................... 3 Course in Minor Area.......................................... 3
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15 15
SENIOR YEAR
Course in Minor Area.......................................... 3 Psychology Elective........................................... 3
PSYC 432 (Personality Theories)......................... 3 Psychology Elective........................................... 3
PSYC 480 (Theories of Learning)......................... 3 Free Elective...................................................... 3
PSYC 444 (Social Psychology)........................... 3 Free Elective...................................................... 3
Free Elective...................................................... 3
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15 12
PSYCHOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PSYC 210. GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 credit hours
This course is an overall introduction to the scientific study of the behavior of organisms. Required of Psychology majors.
PSYC 212. ADVANCED GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 credit hours
This course is an in-depth reading of general areas of psychology, especially experimental, clinical, learning, social and intelligence testing. (Prerequisite: PSYC 210) (Elective)
PSYC 237. ELEMENTARY STATISTICS 3 credit hours
Application of statistics in psychological research, including measures of central tendency and variability, frequency distributions, probability theory and tests of significance (chi-square, t-test, analysis of variance). Required of Psychology majors. (Prerequisites: MATH 111, 112 or equivalent; PSYC 210)
PSYC 268. ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 credit hours
This course is the study of the etiologies, symptoms and therapy of behavior abnormalities including the neuroses, psychoses, epileptics, speech disorders and mental deficiencies. Required: 15 clock hours of field work in the community. Required of Psychology majors. (Prerequisite: PSYC 210)
PSYC 311. EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 credit hours
This course is an introduction to the literature, methodology, apparatus, and techniques of experimental psychology. Group and individual research projects are performed by class members Required of Psychology majors. (Prerequisite: PSYC 210)
PSYC 315. PSYCHOLOGY OF THE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD 3 credit hours
This course is the introduction to exceptional children dealing with psychological aspects of exceptionality in children; and the educational treatment of mentally retarded, mentally advanced, physically handicapped, and socially handicapped children. (Prerequisite: PSYC 210) (Elective)
PSYC 318. PSYCHOLOGY OF THE MENTALLY RETARDED 3 credit hours
This course is an intensive study of selected topics in mental retardation with consideration given to those research areas related to identification of etiology, symptomatology and treatment; and the genetic and physiological variables as related to their behavioral effects. (Prerequisites: PSYC 210) (Elective)
PSYC 320. PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING 3 credit hours
This course includes a survey of tests of intelligence, aptitude, interest, personality, and adjustment. Test rationale, construction, characteristics and the use of evaluation are emphasized Required of Psychology majors. (Prerequisite: PSYC 210)
PSYC 344. SEMINAR IN BLACK PSYCHOLOGY 3 credit hours
This course is an analysis of psychological forces differentially affecting African Americans, specifically with regard to hereditary intelligence, learning theory, scholastic performance, psychopathology, and social action. (Prerequisite: PSYC 210) (Elective)
PSYC 384. SENSATION AND PERCEPTION 3 credit hours
This course introduces students to the structure, function, and investigation of each of the major sensory systems, with particular emphasis placed on vision and audition. Discussions regarding theories of color vision and complex acoustic phenomena are included. (Prerequisite: PSYC 210) (Elective)
PSYC 399. SEMINAR FOR MAJORS 3 credit hours
This course permits the student to examine the application of psychology to human relations, leadership, engineering, industrial, governmental and military topics. (Prerequisite: PSYC 210) (Elective)
PSYC 432. PERSONALITY THEORIES 3 credit hours
This course is a review of the structure of theories of personality in an attempt to develop a workable theory of personality from a psychological point of view. Required of Psychology majors. (Prerequisite: PSYC 210)
PSYC 436. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 credit hours
This course is an introduction to the theoretical approach and methods used in understanding and treating the psychologically disturbed individual. Required: 1 clock hour per week field work in the community. (Prerequisites: PSYC 268, 432) (Elective)
PSYC 444. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 credit hours
This course examines the application of the psychological study to the effects of group dynamics upon contemporary social problems. Required of Psychology majors. (Prerequisite: PSYC 210)
PSYC 480. THEORIES OF LEARNING 3 credit hours
This course permits the student to examine the efforts, practices and conditions of practice on acquisitions, generalization, discrimination, transfer, retention and phenomena according to different theories of learning. Students are required to conduct an independent study. Required of Psychology majors. (Prerequisite: PSYC 210)
PSYC 484. PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 credit hours
This course introduces students to the structure, function, and investigation of the mammalian nervous system. Discussions regarding the functions of neural impulses, sensory systems, and hormonal systems are included. Material is presented within an evolutionary context. (Prerequisite: PSYC 210) (Elective)
PSYC 489. HISTORY OF MODERN PSYCHOLOGY 3 credit hours
This course is an historical survey of psychology with special references to contemporary schools of psychology. (Prerequisite: Psychology 210) (Elective)
PSYC 491. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH 3 credit hours
This course is designed to help the student develop independent research experiences dealing with psychological issues in the community. Offered with departmental discretion. (Prerequisite: PSYC 210) (Elective)
PSYC 499. COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY 3 credit hours
In this course, the student examines different theories and techniques in counseling. Practicum required. (Prerequisite: PSYC 210) (Elective)
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