Requirements for a Psychology Major

36 Semester Hours Minimum

Core Courses

All majors must take:

48.101 General Psychology

48.160 Basic Statistics

48.281 Experimental Psychology: Methodology

48.282 Experimental Psychology: Applications

Choose two courses from:

48.211 Child Psychology or 48.212 Adolescent Psychology (only count one for requirement)

48.253 Social Psychology

48.311 Adulthood and Aging

Content Courses

Choose two courses from:

48.360 Cognitive Psychology

48.375 Psychology of Learning

48.380 Behavioral Neuroscience

Choose one course from:

48.335 Abnormal Psychology

48.337 Developmental Psychopathology

48.436 Theories of Personality

Choose one course from:

48.321 Psychological Tests and Measurements

48.340 Community Psychology

48.350 Psychology of Sex and Gender

48.439 Introduction to Clinical Psychology

48.476 Principles of Behavior Modification

Capstone Courses

Choose two from:

48.341 Theory and Practice of Academic Psychology

48.356 Psychology of Motivation

48.401 History of Psychology

48.406 Psychology Seminar

48.464 Advanced Experimental Design

48.466 Independent Study

48.497 Psychology Practicum (Internship)

Elective and General Education Courses

Note: Psychology majors can take these courses but the do NOT count toward the 36 hours for the major.  Psychology majors may count one of these courses in the Group B section of General Education Requirements.

48.131 Psychology of Adjustment

48.210 Life Span Psychology

48.251 Psychological Foundations of Education

48.254 Psychological Aspects of Social Issues

 

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

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Department Chair, Psychology Department, 2102 McCormick Center for Human Services,
Bloomsburg University, 400E Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1301