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B.A. in Psychology

(HEGIS 2001)

Dowling's School of Arts and Sciences degree programs are constructed upon a well-rounded core curriculum of arts and humanities, natural science, math, and social sciences. These are the classic building blocks that ensure career versatility in an ever-changing world. Psychology students are prepared for direct work in the field or for more advanced professional training in graduate studies. Students will develop a critical understanding of the scientific study of behavior and a practical knowledge of the forces that shape human interaction. This program offers students the opportunity to engage in learning via the classroom, the laboratory, seminar, internship, and independent study.

Career Outcomes for Psychology Majors

Dowling's psychology degree prepares you for diverse careers in business, social work, biology, aeronautics, law enforcement, education, civil service, and the military, or for further graduate study. Your communications, analytical and research skills will qualify you for a career as an employment counselor, marketing representative, occupational analyst, and more.

College-Wide Requirements 8 credits
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Core Requirements 33 credits
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Major Requirements 32 credits

PSY 1001A	General Psychology I or
PSY 1002A	General Psychology II	3
PSY 3165A	Physiological Psychology	3
PSY 3170A	Statistics for Psychological Research	4
PSY 3171A	Experimental Psychology	4

Choose 3 of the following 5 courses: 9 credits

PSY 2030A	Cognitive Psychology	3
PSY 2120A	Social Psychology	3
PSY 3112A	Theories of Personality	3
PSY 3140A	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSY 3175A	Theories of Learning	3

Choose 3 courses from the following: 9 credits

PSY 2015A	Developmental Psychology I or
PSY 2016A	Developmental Psychology II	3

(Students may not use both of the above Developmental PSY Courses)

PSY 2125A	Developmental Disabilities/MR	3
PSY 2135A	Psychological Testing	3
PSY 2145A	Industrial/Organizational Psychology	3
PSY 2150A	Interpersonal Communication	3
PSY 3155A	Behavior Modification	3
PSY 4170-4179A	Seminar in Advanced Psychology	3
PSY 4180A-4189A	Seminar in Advanced Psychology	3

Minor Requirements 18 credits
Electives 34 credits
Total: 122 credits

Note: PSY 4191A, 4192A, 4195N, and 4198N are intended to be used by a small number of above average students as elective credit which shall not count as part of the 32 credit Psychology Core Requirements. In addition, PSY 3101C, 3102C, 3103C, and 3104C shall not count as part of the 32 credit Psychology Core Requirements (they can count as elective credits or General Core Requirements credits).