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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).
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