Chairperson: Michael McBride

Professors: J. Evoy, S.J. (Emeritus), S. Leigland

Associate Professors: M. Brown, M. McBride, W. Powel, N. Worsham, M. Kretchmar

Assistant Professors: T. McCulloh, J. Williams

The Department of Psychology offers courses which focus upon the scientific study of human and animal behavior; most courses offered in the department, however, stress observable and experiential human behavior. The Department offers a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

Because psychology is related to a wide variety of other disciplines, majors are encouraged to pursue studies in related fields such as sociology, biology, communication arts, literature, business, mathematics, education, and philosophy.

Beyond General Psychology, Statistics for the Social Sciences (PSYC 202, SOCI 202, POLS 202, MATH 121, BUSN 230) and Research Methods in Psychology (PSYC 207) are required for entry into upper division courses. These two courses provide students an initial understanding and appreciation of the scientific method in psychology.

Majors are required to take a comprehensive examination (PSYC 499). Students usually complete the examination in either the second semester of their third year or the first semester of their final year. Majors are also encouraged to take additional upper division courses if they are planning on graduate studies. Students interested in the helping professions are encouraged to take PSYC 411, 424, 426, 441 and 475.
Psychology majors are required to take at least one non-psychology course in satisfying the social science core requirement.

B.A. Major in Psychology: 34 Credits

Lower Division