Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.) Major: Psychology

Learning outcomes for the psychology major are to:

1.   Understand theory and content of psychology
2.   Understand research methods used in psychology
3.   Demonstrate critical thinking skills
4.   Apply psychological principles to societal issues
5.   Use technology to gather information
6.   Communicate effectively
7.   Build a community of diverse learners
8.   Demonstrate career planning and development

What jobs are available for psychology graduates?

• Case manager for mental health
• Researcher
• Crime victim’s advocate
• Writer
• Lawyer

A major in psychology is intended to prepare students for employment in human services in baccalaureate-level positions and for graduate study in applied areas. In addition to completing the General University Course Requirements, psychology majors are required to complete lower-division requirements, major requirements, and up to 23 credits of electives. Lower-division and major requirement classes may not be taken pass/no pass or fall below a C- (1.7) grade.

1. General University Course Requirements (GUCRs)........................................................... 43-45 credits
2. Lower-division Requirements.............................................................................................. 15 credits
SP         102        Public Speaking ................................................................................................. 3
PSY       101        Introduction to Psychology.................................................................................. 3
PSY       102        Introduction to Human Relationships.................................................................... 3
MATH     221W     Introduction to Probability and Statistics or
SOC       220        Applied Social Statistics..................................................................................... 3

3.  Major Requirements........................................................................................................... 48 credits
ART      305        Introduction to Art Therapy.................................................................................. 3
ENG     351W     Technical and Report Writing............................................................................... 3
PSY     222W     Psychology of Adjustment.................................................................................. 3
PSY     321W     Social Psychology.............................................................................................. 3
PSY     325W     Developmental Psychology................................................................................. 3
PSY     326        Behavior Modification......................................................................................... 3
PSY     330        Human Learning and Cognition............................................................................ 3
PSY     332        Professional Ethics............................................................................................. 3
PSY     335W     Introduction to Theories of Personality................................................................. 3
PSY     345        Measurement and Evaluation............................................................................... 3
PSY     390        Advanced Topic (can take up to 6 credits)............................................................ 3
PSY     410W     Introduction to Experimental Psychology............................................................. 3
PSY     420W     Introduction to Abnormal Psychology.................................................................. 3
PSY     412        History and Systems........................................................................................... 3
PSY     499        Capstone............................................................................................................ 3
4. Major Electives (as needed)........................................................................................... 21-23 credits
Students select from the following list or may take other department-chair-approved elective courses to satisfy elective credits.
ART       180        Drawing I............................................................................................................ 3
ART       250        Painting I............................................................................................................ 3
ART       265        Pottery I............................................................................................................. 3
CPSC     304        Computers in the Classroom................................................................................ 3
PSY       224        Introduction to Case Management........................................................................ 3
PSY       390        Advanced Topic.................................................................................................. 3
PSY       490        Internship......................................................................................................... 1-6
PSY       495        Special Project................................................................................................. 1-3
PSY       497        Senior Thesis................................................................................................... 1-3
SOWK    310        Survey of Family Violence................................................................................... 3
SPED    430        Introduction to Special Education........................................................................ 3
Minimum total credits 126, including 48 upper-division credits

COURSE GUIDE FOR PSYCHOLOGY

Total: 126 credits

Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.) Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

This baccalaureate degree program is designed to integrate an interdisciplinary core of studies with cross-disciplinary flexibility. Students choose a primary concentration of study in education or psychology and select courses from diverse disciplines to supplement and enhance their degree programs. The education concentration is designed for students who do not need Washington State Teacher Certification but seek to enhance their knowledge and skills in roles as support personnel in educational settings.

1.   General University Course Requirements (GUCRs)......................................................... 43-45 credits
2.   Interdisciplinary Core Requirements.................................................................................... 9 credits
MATH        221W     Introduction to Probability and Statistics or
SOC          220        Applied Social Statistics................................................................................. 3
ENG          351W     Technical and Report Writing........................................................................... 3
PHIL          310W     Philosophy and Culture................................................................................... 3
3.   Primary Concentration (Upper Division)............................................................................. 24 credits
Choose One: Education, psychology
4.   Secondary Concentration (upper division)..................................................................... 18-24 credits
Choose One: Education, psychology, or select from another department...................................... 18
Combined Secondary (upper division)......................................................................................... 24
(12 credits per secondary focus)
5.   Elective Courses......................................................................................................... 24-31 credits
Minimum total credits 126, including 48 upper-division credits

Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) Area: Content Concentration

1.   General University Course Requirements (GUCRs)......................................................... 44-45 credits
2.   Supporting Content Requirements........................................................................................... 21-22
BIOL         110        General Biology I............................................................................................ 3
BIOL         110L       General Biology I Lab..................................................................................... 1
HIS           204        Fundamentals of the History of the American People I or
HIS           205W     Fundamentals of the History of the American People II..................................... 3
ENG          360A      Literature for Children...................................................................................... 3
MATH        116        Foundational Mathematics Teachers I.............................................................. 3
MATH        117        Foundational Mathematics Teachers II.............................................................. 3
MATH        221        Introduction to Probability and Statistics.......................................................... 3
ED            201        Exploration of Education Career Paths............................................................ 2
or
ED            305        Personal and Professional Foundations of Education...................................... 3

Minor: Psychology

A minor in psychology requires 24 credits, at least 15 of which must be from the upper division, as specified below. Students should consult their department or division chair for specific courses recommended in support of their majors. The following courses are required for the psychology minor.

PSY          101        Introduction to Psychology............................................................................. 3
PSY          222W     Psychology of Adjustment.............................................................................. 3
PSY          325W     Developmental Psychology............................................................................ 3
PSY          330        Human Learning and Cognition........................................................................ 3
PSY          335W     Introduction to Theories of Personality............................................................. 3
PSY          332        Professional Ethics........................................................................................ 3

Additional psychology credits may be chosen from the psychology courses in the catalog, at the discretion of the student. Accommodations will be made for substitutions, depending on the student’s major and with approval of the Psychology department chair.