The Psychology Major

Planning your program

• 2006-Present Psychology Major
• Pre-2006 Psychology Major
• Behavior Analysis Concentration
• Special Opportunities
  1. Psyc Learning Community
  2. Special Courses
  3. Capstone Experiences
  4. Independent Study
  5. Peer Advising
  6. Field Placement
  7. Honors Thesis
• Minors, Second Majors, and Pre-professional Programs
• Recommended Electives

Dealing with the System

• Major Admission
• Transferring Courses & Credit by Exam
• Grants and Awards
• Frequently Asked Questions

Planning Your Future

• Career Options for a Psychology Major
• Applying for Jobs with a Bachelor's Degree
• Applying for Admission to Graduate School
• Regional and National Organizations

Getting Help

Equivalent Summer Courses

Psyc 210 and 211 are the most frequently requested summer transfer courses. These courses are rarely offered at community colleges, but they are typically a required part of the curriculum of most 4-year Psychology programs. (A few community colleges are starting to offer Psyc 210 and 211 equivalent courses, so it might be worthwhile checking their catalogs). Not every program divides “methodology” into two 4-credit courses the way we do at JMU. The following table is provided to help you find schools that offer these courses in a way that is compatible with JMU’s curriculum. Catalog course descriptions (and often course syllabi) must be presented to the Undergraduate Director for consideration of transfer courses from institutions other than those listed below. Formal permission of one of the Assistant Department Heads of the Department of Psychology (Kevin Apple or Suzie Baker) is required to take psychology courses at other institutions for transfer credit to JMU, including those listed in these tables. To receive permission, complete a Transfer Credit Request Form and submit it to Johnston 223. Course descriptions and syllabi are not required for the courses listed below.

School	Equivalent to JMU Psyc 210	Equvalent to JMU Psyc 211
Hofstra University	Psyc 140. Measurement and Statistics.	Psyc 141. Research Methods and Design
Lynchburg College	Psyc 274. Statistics for Psychologists	Psyc 275. Research Methods and Lab
Mary Washington College	Psyc 261. Statistical and Research Methods.	Psyc 362. Applied Methods
Old Dominion University	Psyc 317. Quantitative Methods*	Psyc 318. Experimental Psychology**
SUNY Stony Brook	Psyc 201. Statistical Methods in Psychology*	Psyc 310. Research and Writing in Psychology
Towson State University	Psyc 212. Behavioral Statistics	Psyc 314. Research Methods in Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University	Psyc 214. Applications of Statistics*	Psyc 317. Experimental Methods**
Virginia Community Colleges	Psyc 213. Statistics for Behavioral Sciences*	Psyc 211. Research Methodology for Behavioral Sciences**
William and Mary	Psyc 301. Elementary Statistics*	Psyc 302. Research Methods

*3 credit course. JMU credit earned for Psyc 210, however, you must take 1 additional Psyc credit to satisfy the minimum credit hour requirement for the Psychology Major.

**3 credit course. JMU credit earned for Psyc 211, however, you must take 1 additional Psyc credit to satisfy the minimum credit hour requirement for the Psychology Major.