Psychology

Psychology is presented both as a science that strives to understand human nature and as a helping profession. Majors are prepared for graduate study in psychology and other professions and develop self-awareness and the ability to manage their own lives.

Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology opens up a wide variety of career options, for training in psychology develops a variety of important skills and abilities: interpersonal communication skills, analytical skills, writing skills, and research skills. Careers that involve the use of one or more of these sets of skills, and for which psychology majors are therefore especially well-prepared, include: careers in social work (e.g., as a case worker) and counselling; employment in personnel departments; management positions; work as a researcher; careers in business; and work in the fields of health and recreation.

Required Courses
A grade of C or better in PSY-101, General Psychology, is required for acceptance as a major.

A minimum of 31 credit hours in Psychology, including PSY-101 and PSY-205.

One course from each of these areas:

PSY-A410-419 and PSY-471 Experimental
PSY-420-429 and PSY-472 Developmental
PSY-430-439, PSY-479 and PSY-475 Personality/Social
PSY-440-449 and PSY-473 Applied

One senior inquiry (3 credit hours), either:

PSY-487 Senior Practicum,
PSY-488 Senior Research, or
PSY-490 Advanced General Psychology