Bachelor of Arts Degree. 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.......................................................................... 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
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FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester
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Cr
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FRESHMAN YEAR
Second Semester
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Cr
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COMM 105
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Heritage Core
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3
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ENG102
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English Composition II
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3
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ENG 101
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English Composition I
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3
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LABORATORY SCIENCE COURSE Or
MATH COURSE ABOVE MATH 101
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3
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MATH 101
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Intermediate College Algebra
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3
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HIS 101
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World Civilization I
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3
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CPSC 101
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Intro. to Computer Science
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3
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SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSE Or
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HIS 102 Or
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World Civilization II Or
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PSY 101
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Intro. To Psychology
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3
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HIS 204 Or
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Fund. of the History of the American People I Or
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HIS 205W
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Fund. of the History of the American People II
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3
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SP 102
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Public Speaking
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3
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15
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15
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SOPHOMORE YEAR
First Semester
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Cr
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SOPHOMORE YEAR
Second Semester
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Cr
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WORLD LANGUAGE
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4
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LABORATORY SCIENCE COURSE
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4
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HUMANITIES ELECTIVE (HUM 205/ART/MUS)
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3
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HUMANITIES ELECTIVE (ENG 221/PHIL 310/REL 320)
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3
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SOC 220W
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Applied Social Statistics or
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PHIL 210
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Logic/Critical Thinking
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3
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MATH 221W
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Intro. to Probability and Statistics
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3
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ENG 351W
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Technical and Report Writing
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3
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PSY 102
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Intro. to Human Relationships
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3
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PSY 390
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Advanced Topic
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3
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ELECTIVE COURSE
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3
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16
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16
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JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester
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Cr
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JUNIOR YEAR
Second Semester
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Cr
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PSY 321W
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Social Psychology
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3
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ART 305
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Intro. to Art Therapy
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3
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PSY 325W
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Developmental Psychology
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3
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PSY 222W
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Psychology of Adjustment
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3
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PSY 330
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Learning and Cognition
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3
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PSY 326
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Behavior Modification
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3
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ELECTIVE COURSE
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3
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PSY 345
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Measurement and Evaluation
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3
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ELECTIVE COURSE
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3
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ELECTIVE COURSE
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3
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15
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ELECTIVE COURSE
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3
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18
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SENIOR YEAR
First Semester
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Cr
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SENIOR YEAR
Second Semester
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Cr
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PSY 390
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Advanced Topic
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3
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PSY 335W
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Intro. to Theories of Personality
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3
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PSY 412
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History and Systems of Psychology
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3
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PSY 410W
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Intro. to Experimental Psychology
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3
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PSY 420W
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Intro. to Abnormal Psychology
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3
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PSY 332
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Professional Ethics
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3
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ELECTIVE COURSE
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3
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PSY 499
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Capstone
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3
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ELECTIVE COURSE
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4
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ELECTIVE COURSE
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3
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16
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15
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Total: 126 credits
Bachelor of Arts Degree. 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........................................................................ 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. Area: Content Concentration
1. General University Course Requirements........................................................................ 44-45 credits
2. Supporting Content Requirements............................................................................................ 21-22
BIOL 110 General Biology I............................................................................................. 4
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 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.