Psychology

Associate Professor Ingram-Wallace, Chair
Professors Snyder, Gilbert, M. Green, R. Green and Lee
Associate Professor Chapdelaine and
Assistant Professors Engle, Hamlet, and Heberle
Lecturers Hahn and Wells

Programs of Study		Courses
Concentration Programs		Course Offerings
Psychology Psychobiology
Combined Programs		More Information...
Psychology-Business Psychology-Human Resources Child and Family Studies Psychology and Education		What Can I do with a Major in Psychology? A List of Resources for Psychology Majors
Additional Options in Psychology

Combined Programs

Students may elect to combine psychology with any other area. Specific requirements vary with the combination selected. Popular combinations are listed below.

NOTE: For both the Psychology-Business and Psychology Human Resources programs, professionals from business and industry and other related fields serve as guest speakers and resource persons and provide contacts for internship opportunities.

• Psychology-Business

This program combines business management and behavioral courses and leads to the B.S. degree. The purpose is to offer students a concentration combining "pure" behavioral science and a focused application of behavioral science principles toward careers in business, social service administration, and related human resource and managerial positions. Students are prepared for graduate study in business and economics as well as graduate degree programs in psychology and industrial/organizational Psychology.

Required psychology courses are as follows:

• PSY 100 and PSY 106 (one of these fulfills general studies social science requirement);
• PSY 200;
• PSY 205 or PSY 305;
• PSY 230 or PSY 240;
• PSY 270;
• PSY 300 (fulfills general studies quantitative reasoning requirement);
• one from PSY 255, PSY 340, or PSY 350; PSY 390 or PSY 391;
• and, PSY407.

Required business courses are as follows:

• ACC101
• ECO 207
• BUS 345
• BUS 346
• BUS 347
• BUS 210 or BUS 368
• BUS 366
• BUS 380
• BUS 460

Recommended electives / related field courses:

• PSY 271
• PSY 306
• PSY 401B

Four Courses in One Business Track

Economics: ECO 335; ECO 336; ECO 492; one course selected from the 300 Level offerings.
Finance: BUS 350; BUS 355; ECO 313; one course selected from: ACC 201, ECO 301, 307, 336
International Business: BUS 368; BUS 374; ECO 301; BUS 498
Management: BUS 365; BUS 368; BUS 382; BUS 496
Marketing: BUS 370; BUS 372; BUS 497; one course selected from: BUS 374 or ENG 317

Students interested in this option should contact Professor Gilbert or Professor Bell.

• Psychology-Human Resources

This A.B. program is for students who are interested in the behavioral sciences and expect to establish a career in the Human Resources field. This track features an integrated internship in the field. Students also become prepared for traditional graduate programs in psychology and industrial / organizational psychology.

Required psychology courses include:

• PSY 100 General Psychology
• PSY 106 Social Psychology
• PSY 200 Research Design and Analysis I
• PSY 300 Research Design and Analysis II
• PSY 205 Biological Foundations of Behavior OR PSY 305 Behavioral Neuroscience
• PSY 230 Human Development OR PSY 240 Child Development
• PSY 255 Motivation and Learning OR PSY 340 Cognitive Psychology OR PSY 350 Animals in Their Environment
• PSY 390 Adult Psychopathology and Behavior Disorders OR PSY 391 Child Psychopathology and Behavior Disorders
• PSY 395 Psychological Assessment

The Required Human Resources Track Courses include:

• PSY 270 Industrial Psychology
• PSY 271 Organizational Psychology
• PSY 306 Legal Issues in Human Resources
• PSY 401B Human Resources Field Work
• PSY 407 Human Resources Seminar

Professional Advisory Committee: Local Human Resources practitioners serve as guest lecturers and consultants.

Students interested in this option should contact Professor Gilbert 610-921-2381.

• Child and Family Studies

The combined concentration in child and family studies is for students interested in psychosocial approaches to child development and family dynamics. This A.B. degree program, which combines psychology and sociology (Family Studies track), provides the breadth and depth required to work in human services or to pursue graduate studies in human development, psychology, or family studies.

Required courses in psychology are 100 (fulfills general studies social science requirement); 205; 230 or 240; one from 255, 340, or 350; 391; 395 and, any 400-level seminar. PSY 106, PSY 290, PSY 394, and PSY 401A or internship experience are strongly recommended, but not required. Required courses in sociology are 105 (fulfills general studies social science requirement), 201, 261, three courses from ANT 263, SOC 302, 312, 313, or ANT 315, and SOC 490. In addition, students must choose a methodology sequence (PSY 200 & 300 or SOC 207 & 403). PSY 300 or SOC 207 fulfills the general studies quantitative requirement.

Students combining child and family studies with elementary, early, or special education should complete the following courses in addition to the professional courses in elementary education offered by the education department: PSY 100 (fulfills general studies social science requirement); one from 205, 255, 340, or 350; either 230 or 240; 391 (or 390, if 391 equivalent is taken in Education); and, any 400-level psychology seminar (PSY 106 and 290 are strongly recommended, but not required); SOC 105 (satisfies the general studies social science requirement); 261; and three courses from ANT 263, SOC 302, 312, 313, or ANT 315; and, SOC 490. In addition, students must choose a methodology sequence (PSY 200 & 300 or SOC 207 & 403). PSY 300 or SOC 207 may be used to satisfy the general studies quantitative reasoning requirement.

Students interested in this option should contact either Professor Snyder (psychology) or Professor Meyers (sociology).

• Psychology and Elementary Education / Special Education

The psychology department, in conjunction with the education department, affords two opportunities for students to merge their interests in psychology and elementary, early childhood or special education.

Option 1:
Students may major in psychology and become certified in elementary, early childhood or special education. The following psychology courses are required: 100 and 106 (one of these fulfills general studies social science requirement); 200; 205 or 305; 230 or 240; 300 (fulfills general studies quantitative reasoning requirement); one from 255, 340, or 350; 391 (390 if 391 equivalent is taken in education); 395; and one 400 level seminar.

Option 2:
Students may elect a combined program in psychology and elementary education with or without meeting education certification requirements. The following psychology classes are required: 100; 106 (either one fulfills general studies social science requirement); 200; 205 or 305; 230 or 240; 300 (fulfills general studies quantitative reasoning requirement); one from 255, 340, or 350; 391 (390 if 391 equivalent is taken in education); and one 400 level seminar.

Students interested in either of these options should contact Professor Snyder. Certification requirements should be obtained from the education department.

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