Psychology, B.S.

Curriculum

Concentrations and Suggested Courses

Students have the option to choose one of the following concentrations to provide depth within one of the subdisciplines of psychology:

Animal Learning and Behavior

The concentration in animal learning and behavior allows students the opportunity to pursue specialized knowledge and skills in animal learning and training. Courses in both biological sciences and behavior analysis emphasize biological bases of behavior and species-typical learning as well as standard principles of training that cross species lines. The culmination of the program is an internship with a facility or institution that emphasizes animal training, husbandry or education of the public in these areas. Previous graduates have earned internships at facilities such as Oahu’s Sea Life Park, Dolphin Quest Bermuda, Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium and the Oregon Coast Aquarium. A minor in biology and scuba certification are recommended for this degree. Students in this concentration must take BIO 1010 Biological Discovery 1  and BIO 1030 Introduction to Biotechnology , and BIO 1020 Biological Discovery 2  and BIO 1040 Introduction to Biodiversity and Physiology . The bachelor of science degree is strongly recommended for the animal learning and behavior concentration.

Applied Social Psychology

The applied social psychology concentration introduces principles and methods of social psychology that can be used to address practical problems in industry and society. Students in this concentration combine required coursework emphasizing the social bases of psychology with different areas of application featured that include business, industrial/organizational psychology, leadership, criminal justice, forensic psychology and child advocacy. This concentration is a good choice for those preparing for graduate school and those interested in social psychology, sociology, social work, business, industrial/organizational psychology, human resources, law or public policy.

Clinical/Counseling Psychology

The clinical/counseling concentration exposes students to courses and field placements that emphasize the assessment and treatment of mental and emotional disorders as well as disorders of adjustment and substance abuse. Students interested in pursuing postgraduate study in clinical, counseling or school psychology, or in obtaining employment in a mental health or social service agency after graduation, should study in areas that will familiarize them with these occupations and build basic skills. Such areas of study include substance abuse, abnormal psychology, clinical psychology, professional ethics and assessment techniques.

Cognitive and Neuropsychology

The cognitive and neuropsychology concentration introduces students to the cognitive, brain, and neural functions and processes underlying animal and human behavior. The coursework prepares students for graduate programs in experimental psychology, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, cognitive neuropsychology, and clinical neuropsychology. Students in this concentration must take BIO 1010 Biological Discovery 1 , BIO 1030 Introduction to Biotechnology , BIO 1020 Biological Discovery 2  and BIO 1040 Introduction to Biodiversity and Physiology . The bachelor of science degree is strongly recommended for the neuropsychology concentration.

Total Credits Required: 120