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206 Psychology, 419-372-2301

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in psychology are expected to:

  • Exhibit broad knowledge about human behavior from a variety of psychological perspectives (biological, cognitive, developmental, social);
  • Demonstrate skills in research and other forms of inquiry in order to develop new knowledge about behavior;
  • Communicate knowledge of psychology to others;
  • Critically evaluate existing psychological knowledge.

Major, Bachelor of Arts—minor or 24 hours in cognate fields required (30 hours)
A psychology major may minor in any department with an established minor. A student who elects a cognate minor should select, after consultation with an adviser, courses from at least three fields: BIOL, CHEM, CS, ECON, MATH, PHIL, PHYS or SOC. Two courses that are used to fulfill group requirements may also be applied to this minor.

First year
  • PSYC 101, 270 (8)
Second year
  • PSYC 290 (4)
  • PSYC electives
Third year
  • Two 300-level laboratory courses
  • PSYC electives
Fourth year
  • PSYC electives

Minor (20 hours in PSYC)

Major, Bachelor of Science—minor required (30 hours)
30 hours in PSYC and either 24 hours in cognate fields or a minor in a second department. The 24 hours in cognate fields should be selected, after consultation with an adviser, from at least three fields: BIOL, CHEM, CS, ECON, MATH, PHIL, PHYS or SOC. Two courses that are used to fulfill group requirements may also be applied to this minor.

Note: The psychology department requirements differ from the arts and sciences group requirements in the following aspects:

Group III (science and mathematics)
A minimum of 43 hours must be completed in two or more of the following fields: BIOL, CHEM, CS, GEOL, MATH, PHYS, PSYC. No more than 24 hours of PSYC may be applied to this group. Each student must demonstrate proficiency equivalent to completion of MATH 232. Additional preparation in MATH is advisable for the student planning to do advanced graduate work in psychology

Group IV (social sciences)
Two PSYC courses may be applied

Group V (humanities)
Courses in logic and the philosophy of science are recommended

First year
  • PSYC 101, 270 (8)
Second year
  • PSYC 290, 370 (8)
  • PSYC electives
Third year
  • Two 300-level laboratory courses
  • PSYC electives
Fourth year
  • PSYC electives
Minor (20 hours in PSYC)
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