Co-Concentration in Psychology
Students may elect to combine psychology with any other area of concentration. Required courses in psychology are:
• PSY 100 and 106 (one of these fulfills the general studies social science requirement)
• PSY 200
• PSY 201 (fulfills general studies quantitative reasoning requirement)
• PSY 205 or 305
• PSY 230 or 240
• One from 340, 350 or 355
• PSY 390 or 391
• PSY 400-level seminar
• One additional psychology course Co-Concentrations in Psychology and Business
This program combines business and behavioral courses and leads to a B.S. degree. It offers 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 traditional graduate degree programs in psychology.
Requirements:
Required psychology courses are:
• PSY 100 and 106 (one of these fulfills general studies social science requirement)
• PSY 200
• PSY 201 (fulfills general studies quantitative reasoning requirement)
• PSY 205 or 305
• PSY 230 or 240
• PSY 270
• One from 340, 350 or 355
• PSY 390 or 391
• PSY 407
Students must also fulfill the combined concentration requirements for business.
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Interdisciplinary Concentration in Child and Family Studies
The co-concentration in child and family studies is for students interested in psychosocial approaches to child development and family dynamics. This B.A. 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.
Requirements:
Required courses in psychology are:
• PSY 100 (fulfills general studies social science requirement)
• PSY 205 or 305
• PSY 230 or 240
• One from PSY 340, 350 or 355
• PSY 390 or 391
• PSY 395
• 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:
• SOC 101 (fulfills general studies social science requirement)
• SOC 201, 261
• SOC 271 or 272
• Three courses from SOC 302, 311, 312, 313, 350 or ANT 320
• SOC 490
In addition, students must choose a methodology sequence:
• PSY 200 & 201 or SOC 240 & 341 (PSY 201 or SOC 241 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 PSY 205, 305, 340, 350 or 355
• PSY 230 or 240
• PSY 390 or 391
• Any 400-level psychology seminar: PSY 106 and 290 are strongly recommended, but not required
• SOC 101 (satisfies the general studies social science requirement)
• SOC 261
• One course from SOC 302, 312, 313 or ANT 320
• SOC 490
In addition, students must choose a methodology sequence:
• PSY 200 & 201 or SOC 240 & 341 (PSY 201 or SOC 341 fulfills the general studies quantitative requirement)
Students interested in this option should contact Professor Snyder (psychology).
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Interdisciplinary Concentration in Crime and Justice
The crime and justice interdisciplinary concentration focuses on the sociological, psychological and legal/political analysis of criminal deviance and society's responses to it. The curriculum includes sociological, psychological and legal/political perspectives on crime, criminal deviance, juvenile delinquency, victimization, criminal law and legal sanctions, and the political/legal aspects of criminal codes within both the United States and in the global community. Specific course requirements are listed in the Sociology Department section.
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Interdisciplinary Concentration in Environmental Studies
Students who wish to learn about the environment from the perspective of the social sciences and humanities may pursue a concentration or combined concentration in environmental studies. This field of study is rooted in the liberal arts tradition of diversity and critical thought and requires coursework in the politics, anthropology and psychology of the environment. Specific course requirements are listed in the Environmental Areas of Concentration section.
Students interested in environmental studies should contact Professor Marsha Green.
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Interdisciplinary Concentration in Psychology and Education
The Psychology Department, in conjunction with the Education Department, offers students the opportunity to merge their interests in psychology and elementary, early childhood or special education. Students may major in psychology and become certified in elementary, early childhood or special education. The following psychology courses are required:
• PSY 100 and 106 (one of these fulfills general studies social science requirement)
• PSY 200
• PSY 201 (fulfills general studies quantitative reasoning requirement)
• PSY 205 or 305
• PSY 230 or 240
• One from 340, 350 or 355
• PSY 390 or 391
• PSY 395
• One 400-level seminar
Interested students should contact Professor Snyder. Certification requirements should be obtained from the Education Department. Students intending to pursue secondary education certification in the social sciences should consult with advisers in the Psychology and Education Departments to assure selection of appropriate courses to fulfill all the mandated state requirements
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