The bachelor of arts degree program in psychology
provides a balance of theoretical and applied courses in the discipline
and prepares students for graduate study, professional school,
or careers in social services, business, research, and educational
settings. Students take 13 courses in the area of concentration
including 100 and 106 (one of these fulfills the general studies
social science requirement); 200; 230 or 240; 300 (fulfills general
studies quantitative reasoning requirement); 205 or 305; 340 or
350; 390 or 391; 395; two 400-level courses (one must be a seminar);
two additional psychology courses; and two related courses (200-level
or higher) in the social or
natural sciences or designated IDS courses. Students interested
in the B.A. program in psychology may contact any full-time faculty
member in the department.
In addition, a specialized track of study provides
theoretical and applied course offerings for students interested
in human resources. Course requirements include 270, 271, 306
Legal Issues, 401B, and a 407 Human Resources seminar. Students
interested in this track should contact Professor
Gilbert.
The bachelor of science in psychobiology is
intended for students with an interest in organismic biology and
natural science approaches to psychology. The concentration is
ideal for developing an appreciation for the emerging fields of
neuroscience and health psychology. Individuals arrange courses
to satisfy their particular interests and prepare for advanced
study in psychology, psychobiology, biology, behavioral ecology,
veterinary medicine, the health professions (medicine, dentistry,
physical therapy, occupational therapy, optometry), or employment
in varied areas including pharmaceutical research or sales, and
allied health professions.
Required psychology courses are 100 and 106
(one of these fulfills the general studies social science requirement);
200; 230 or 240; 305; 340 or 350; 390 or 391; and, one 400-level
seminar. Required biology courses are two selected from 201, 202,
and 203; three other biology courses from 204 and 300-level and
higher courses; and, two more courses in biology or psychology.
Either PSY 300 or MAT 210 must be taken (fulfills general studies
quantitative reasoning requirement). Professional interest in
biology-related fields may require elective courses in chemistry,
mathematics, or physics. Students interested in this program should
contact Professor Snyder
(psychology) or Professor Campbell
(biology).
The environmental psychobiology track
allows students to focus on the biological, psychological, and
social basis of the environmental crisis. Evolutionary theory
is used as an integrating framework. Required psychology courses
are 100; 200; 205 or 305; 306; 350; 405; or a designated interim.
Required biology courses are 201; 202 or 203; 311; 308 or 342;
and, one other biology course (300-level or higher). Two additional
courses in biology or psychology are also required. Required Environmental
Science courses include EVS 101 (Environment and Society) and
EVS 400 (Environmental Capstone Seminar). Required general studies
courses are POS 320 (social science); PHI 203, 204 or 270 (philosophy);
PSY 300 (quantitative methods).Students interested in this program
should contact Professor Marsha
Green.
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