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Psychology (BS)

Description

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. It differs from other fields that are concerned with the human condition in that it uses the scientific method. Psychologists attempt to understand the workings of individuals, animals and groups. Psychologists work in a variety of settings including universities and colleges, clinics and hospitals, business and industry, government agencies, law enforcement and the military. Psychology can be an academic or research discipline or an applied science.

The Department of Psychology offers four concentrations: Research, Theory and Application, Developmental, Industrial-Organizational and Behavioral Neuroscience. All Psychology students are required to take a common core of courses in the foundations of psychology. The Bachelor of Science with a major in Psychology is for students who intend to pursue careers in psychology. Such careers usually require at least a master's degree for entry-level employment. This major is designed to provide a strong foundation for graduate study.

Students may also be interested in the Psychology minor. The Psychology minor is designed to give students broad exposure to psychology as a scientific and professional discipline. This program is relevant to students pursuing academic majors that involve working with people, ideas and social or communications systems including (but not limited to) nursing, biology, business, communication studies, English, engineering, law, philosophy, political science, religious studies and social work.

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    Degree Requirements - Bachelor of Science with a major in Psychology (120 credits)

    To obtain this undergraduate degree, the student must fulfill the requirements of the University Core Curriculum, any course prerequisites, the requirements for the major and concentration (36-41 credit program depending on concentration selected) and complete a minimum of 120 credit hours.

    Requirements for the Psychology program:

    Psychology Major Courses (18 credits)

    • PYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
    • PYC 2010 Research Methods I (3 credits)
    • PYC 2020 Research Methods II (3 credits)
    • PYC 2500 Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
    • PYC 2600 Social Psychology (3 credits)
    • PYC 3420 Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)

    Choose one required concentration:

    Research, Theory and Application Concentration (18 credits)

    One of the following (3 credits)

    • PYC 1700 Psychology of Leadership (3 credits)
    • PYC 2650 Psychology of Environment (3 credits)
    • PYC 3500 Psychology of Religion (3 credits)
    • PYC 3540 Sex Differences and Sex Roles (3 credits)
    • PYC 3700 Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3 credits)
    • PYC 4400 Cross-Cultural Socialization (3 credits)
    • PYC 4500 Sport Psychology (3 credits)
    • PYC 4890 Group Dynamics (3 credits)

    One of the following (3 credits)

    • PYC 3410 Psychology of Personality (3 credits)
    • PYC 3430 Health Psychology (3 credits)
    • PYC 4200 Psychological Testing and Measurement (3 credits)

    One of the following (3 credits)

    • PYC 2550 Child Development: Infancy through Adolescence (3 credits)
    • PYC 2560 Adult Development and Aging (3 credits)
    • PYC 2750 Human Sexuality (3 credits)
    • PYC 3400 Family Development and Parenting (3 credits)
    • PYC 4510 Psychology of Death and Dying (3 credits)

    One Basic Processes + Lab Sequence (6 credits) 

    • PYC 3070 Biopsychology (3 credits) AND PYC 3080 Biopsychology Laboratory (3 credits)
    • PYC 3090 Perceptual and Cognitive Processes (3 credits) AND PYC 3100 Perceptual and Cognitive Processes Laboratory (3 credits)
    • PYC 3140 Learning and Behavior (3 credits) AND PYC 3150 Learning and Behavior Laboratory (3 credits)

    One Capstone Course (3 credits)

    • PYC 4120 History and Systems (3 credits)
    • PYC 4620 Leadership Capstone (3 credits)
    • PYC 4630 Psychology of Trauma (3 credits)
    • PYC 4640 Comparative Psychology (3 credits)
    • PYC 4730 Basic Practicum (3 credits)
    • PYC 4950 Special Projects (3 credits)
    • PYC 4990 Advanced Issues in Psychology (3 credits)

    Developmental Concentration (18 credits)

    All Courses required (9 credits)

    • PYC 2550 Child Development: Infancy through Adolescence (3 credits)
    • PYC 2560 Adult Development and Aging (3 credits)
    • PYC 3140 Learning & Behavior (3 credits) 

    One of the following (3 credits)

    • PYC 3400 Family Development and Parenting (3 credits)
    • PYC 4510 Death and Dying (3 credits)

    One of the following (3 credits) 

    • PYC 3540 Sex Differences and Sex Roles (3 credits) 
    • PYC 4400 Cross-Cultural Socialization (3 credits)

    One Capstone Course (3 credits)

    Industrial-Organizational Concentration  (21 credits)

    All Courses required (15 credits)

    • PYC 1700 Psychology of Leadership (3 credits)
    • PYC 3700 Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3 credits)
    • PYC 4200 Psychological Testing and Measurement (3 credits)
    • PYC 4500 Sport Psychology (3 credits) 
    • PYC 4890 Group Dynamics (3 credits) 

    Two Capstone Courses (6 credits)

    • PYC 4620 Leadership Capstone (3 credits) 
    • PYC 4730 Basic Practicum (3 credits)

    Behavioral Neuroscience Concentration (23 credits)

    All Courses required (9 credits) 

    • PYC 3430 Health Psychology (3 credits)
    • PYC 3070 Biopsychology (3 credits) 
    • PYC 3080 Biopsychology Laboratory (3 credits)

    One of the following Biology + Lab Courses (5 credits)

    • BIO 2300 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology Lecture I (3 credits) AND BIO 2310 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology Lab I (2 credits)
    • BIO 1220 General Biology II (3 credits) AND BIO 1230 General Biology Lab II (2 credits)

    One Basic Processes + Lab Sequence (6 credits)

    • PYC 3090 Perceptual and Cognitive Processes (3 credits) AND PYC 3100 Perceptual and Cognitive Processes Laboratory (3 credits)
    • PYC 3140 Learning and Behavior (3 credits) AND PYC 3150 Learning and Behavior Laboratory (3 credits)

    One Capstone Course (3 credits)

    • PYC 4640 Comparative Psychology (3 credits)

    Total credits required: 120 credits

Program Contact Information

Kristen Abraham, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
Department Chair
Department of Psychology
Reno Hall, Room 210
McNichols Campus

Email: abrahakm@udmercy.edu  
Telephone: 313-578-0445