2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog
Archived Catalog
Psychology, B.A. |
Psychology
The Psychologymajor offers students a chance to study why people act, think, and feel as they do. This comprehensive undergraduate program, developed in accordance with the guidelines of the American Psychological Association, is designed both for students who plan to go directly into employment upon graduation, and for those students who intend to pursue graduate studies. While many of our students pursue careers in the field of psychology, the skills and knowledge gained from the Psychology major are applicable to many different careers as well. Students have considerable flexibility in choosing courses that are most compatible with their interests and career goals.
The mission of the Psychology Program at Neumann University is to educate our students to be able to contribute to society by thinking clearly, understanding and valuing diversity, applying knowledge in service to others, and respecting the life-long search for understanding. To these ends, we teach our students to think critically, value objectivity, and communicate clearly whether speaking or writing.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the graduate will earn either a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Psychology and will:
- Demonstrate familiarity with major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
- Understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
- Understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
- Be able to weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline.
Admission Criteria
Candidates for admission to the Psychology major are required to:
- Achieve a grade of “C” or higher in ENG 102 Rhetoric and Writing II , MATH 102 Introductory Statistics , PSYCH 101 General Psychology , and any other Psychology courses that have been taken prior to application to the major.
- Have a minimum of 2.00 cumulative GPA.
Progression Criteria/Degree Requirements
Students in the Psychology major are required to:
- Receive a grade of “C” or higher in all major course requirements.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
- Complete a minimum of 121 credits.
Course Requirements
Courses in the undergraduate degree program fall into four separate groups:
I. Psychology Fundamentals- Courses taken by all Psychology Majors
II. Theory and Methodologycourses (two required courses)
III. Disciplinecourses (four required courses)
IV. Psychology Electiv ecourses (five required courses)
I. Psychology Fundamentals: 25 Credits
Required for All Psychology Majors
- BIO 105 Principles of Biology 3 Credits*
- BIO 115 Principles of Biology Laboratory 1 Credit*
- MATH 102 Introductory Statistics 3 Credits
- PSYCH 101 General Psychology 3 Credits
- PSYCH 201 Advanced General Psychology 3 Credits
- PSYCH 202 Behavioral Science Statistics 3 Credits
- PSYCH 301 Research Methods I 3 Credits
- PSYCH 460 Senior Seminar 3 Credits
- SOC 101 Principles of Sociology 3 Credits
II. Theory/ Methodology: 6 Credits
Take 2 of the following courses
- PSYCH 303 Research Methods II 3 Credits
- PSYCH 315 Tests and Measurements 3 Credits
- PSYCH 325 Clinical Counseling 3 Credits
- PSYCH 385 Evolutionary Psychology 3 Credits
- PSYCH 390 Experimental Psychology 3 Credits
- PSYCH 430 History and Systems 3 Credits
III. Discipline: 12 Credits
Take 4 of the following courses- at least 2 at 300-level
- PSYCH 213 Theories of Development 3 Credits
- PSYCH 220 Theories of Personality 3 Credits
- PSYCH 280 Social Psychology 3 Credits
- PSYCH 290 Motivation and Emotion 3 Credits
- PSYCH 330 Psychopathology 3 Credits
- PSYCH 360 Psychobiology 3 Credits
- PSYCH 370 Industrial/Organizational Psychology 3 Credits
- PSYCH 375 Learning 3 Credits
- PSYCH 380 Cognitive Psychology 3 Credits
IV. Psychology Electives: 15 Credits
Five additional courses - at least 2 at 300 level or above
- PSYCH 215 Interpersonal Dynamics 3 Credits
- PSYCH 226 Special Topics in Psychology Credit Varies
- PSYCH 326 Special Topics in Psychology Credit Varies
- PSYCH 235 Developmental Psychopathology 3 Credits
- PSYCH 240 Psychology of Gender 3 Credits
- PSYCH 250 Psychology of Adjustment 3 Credits
- PSYCH 260 Psychology of Crime 3 Credits
- PSYCH 270 Psychology and Film 3 Credits
- PSYCH 335 Psychology of Addiction 3 Credits
- PSYCH 394-396 Cooperative Education Credit Varies
- PSYCH 494-496 Cooperative Education Credit Varies
- PSYCH 403 Student Research 3 Credits
- PSYCH 480 Independent Study Project (ISP) Credit Varies
- SOC 215 Social Problems 3 Credits
Freshman Year: Fall Semester (16 Credits)
- ENG 101 Rhetoric and Writing I 3 Credits
- HIST CORE 3 Credits
- INT 101 The Neumann Experience 1 Credit
- PSYCH 101 General Psychology 3 Credits
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* Choose two of the following courses for 6 Credits:
- THEO 104 Theological Foundations 3 Credits
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or
- SOC 101 Principles of Sociology 3 Credits
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or
- FINE ARTS CORE 3 Credits
Freshman Year: Spring Semester (15 Credits)
- ENG 102 Rhetoric and Writing II 3 Credits
- PSYCH 2XX “Discipline” Course 3 Credits
- MATH 102 Introductory Statistics 3 Credits
- ENG LITERATURE CORE 3 Credits
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*Choose one of the following courses for 3 credits:
- SOC 101 Principles of Sociology 3 Credits
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or
- THEO 104 Theological Foundations 3 Credits
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or
- FINE ARTS CORE 3 Credits
Sophomore Year: Fall Semester (16 Credits)
- BIO 105 Principles of Biology 3 Credits*
- BIO 115 Principles of Biology Laboratory 1 Credit*
- MODERN LANG 101/ General Elective 3 Credits
- PHIL 102 Exploring Ethics 3 Credits
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or
- General Elective 3 Credits
- PSYCH 200 “Discipline” Course 3 Credits
- PSYCH 201 Advanced General Psychology 3 Credits
Sophomore Year: Spring Semester (15 Credits)
- General Elective 3 Credits
- MODERN LANG CORE 3 Credits
- PSYCH Elective 3 Credits
- PHIL 102 Exploring Ethics 3 Credits
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or
- General Elective 3 Credits
- PSYCH 202 Behavioral Science Statistics 3 Credits
Junior Year: Fall Semester (15 Credits)
- General Elective 3 Credits
- PSYCH Elective 3 Credits
- PSYCH 301 Research Methods I 3 Credits
- PSYCH “Theory” Course 3 Credits
- THEO CORE 3 Credits
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or
- General Elective 3 Credits
Junior Year: Spring Semester (15 Credits)
- General Elective 3 Credits
- PSYCH Elective 3 Credits
- PSYCH 300 “Discipline” Course 3 Credits
- PSYCH ”Theory” Course 3 Credits
- THEO CORE 3 Credits
or
- General Elective 3 Credits
Senior Year: Fall Semester (14 Credits)
- General Elective 5 Credits
- PSYCH Elective 3 Credits
- PSYCH 300 “Discipline” Course 3 Credits
- PHIL CORE 3 Credits
or
- General Elective 3 Credits
Senior Year: Spring Semester (15 Credits)
- General Elective 6 Credits
- PSYCH Elective 3 Credits
- PSYCH 460 Senior Seminar 3 Credits
- PHIL CORE 3 Credits
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or
- General Elective 3 Credits