Psychology Courses

Psychology Curriculum

Prerequisites8-9 Credits
MATH 105: Introduction to College Mathematics or higher3
MATH 315: Applied Statistics3
PSY 200: General Psychology3
PSY 240: Vocational Exploration and Psychology or
CM 240: All are Gifted, All are Called
2-3
Major Courses39-40 Credits
PSY 320: Human Development3
PSY 350: Research Methods3
PSY 390: Behavioral Neuroscience3
PSY 420: Psychopathology & Neurodiversity3
PSY 499: Senior Capstone3
Psychology without a concentration:
PSY 330: Psychology of Learning3
PSY 340: Social Psychology3
PSY 370: Cognition3
PSY 380: Theories of Personality3
PSY 490: Research Practicum or
PSY 495: Internship
3
Choose nine other PSY credits9

Forensic Psychology Concentration

Prerequisites3 Credits
ANTH 210: Cultural Anthropology or
SOC 200: Introduction to Sociology
3
CJ 201: Introduction to Criminal Justice3
Forensic Psychology Concentration Courses24 Credits
PSY 315: Forensic Psychology3
PSY 340: Social Psychology3
PSY 370: Cognition3
PSY 495: Internship3
Choose two courses from the following:
CJ 330: Corrections in the 21st Century3
CJ 331: Law and Criminal Procedure3
CJ 340: Criminal Investigation3
CJ 353: Criminology3
CJ 420: Juvenile Justice System3
CJ 440: Victimology3
Choose two courses from the following:
PSY 211: Cross-Cultural Psychology3
PSY 380: Theories of Personality3
PSY 414: Psychology of Human Sexuality3
PSY 430: Psychology of Addictive Behaviors3
PSY 465: Introduction to Counseling Skills3
PSY 475: Trauma, Crisis, & Intervention3

Neuroscience Concentration

Prerequisites3 Credits
BIOL 200: General Biology3
BIOL 200L: General Biology Lab1
CHEM 221: General Chemistry3
CHEM 221L: General Chemistry Lab1
Neuroscience Concentration Courses25 Credits
PSY 340: Social Psychology3
PSY 370: Cognition3
PSY 391: Introduction to Neuropsychological Assessment3
BIOL 311: Human Anatomy and Physiology3
BIOL 311L: Human Anatomy and Physiology and Lab3
BIOL 341: Bioregulation3
Choose one course from the following:
PSY 414: Psychology of Human Sexuality3
PSY 430: Psychology of Addictive Behaviors3
PSY 475: Trauma, Crisis, & Intervention3
CJ 440: Victimology3
Choose one course from the following:
BIOL 310: Genetics3
PSY 407 Special Topics3
PSY 440: Psychology of Religion3
Choose one course from the following:
PSY 490: Research Practicum3
PSY 495: Internship3

Behavioral Health Concentration

Behavioral Health Concentration Courses24 Credits
BH 310: Prevention Science & Health Promotion3
BH 325: Brief Intervention & Motivational Strategies3
BH 335: Care Coordination & Community Systems3
BH 450: Ethics for Behavioral Health Practitioners2
BH 485: Supervised Practice Field Experience10
Choose one course from the following:
BH 355: Family Systems3
BH 346: Substance Use Prevention & Harm Reduction 3
PSY 465: Introduction to Counseling Skills 3
PSY 475: Trauma, Crisis, & Intervention 3

Minor in Psychology

Prerequisites3 Credits
PSY 200: General Psychology3
Minor Courses18 Credits
PSY 320: Human Development3
PSY 340: Social Psychology3
PSY 370: Cognition3
PSY 420: Neurodiverse Psychology3
Choose six other PSY credits6