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

Capstone Courses

Capstone courses are individualized or small-group experiences that integrate the information learned in Psychology courses. Students should complete all area requirements before enrolling in capstone courses. Capstone courses also make great electives. The following courses are capstone options:

• PSYC 492. History of Psychology (3credits). This seminar examines the history of Psychology as reflected through the individuals, theories and experimental investigation of the discipline. Special emphasis is placed upon relating the current state of Psychology to its historical development.
• PSYC 493. Laboratory in Psychology (3 credits). This course allows students to work in groups and learn to conduct research in a focused area of Psychology. Topics for each semester are announced on E-campus.
• PSYC 497. Senior Seminar in Psychology (3 credits). This small seminar course allows students to study an advanced topic and encourages integration of prior course material. Topics for each semester are announced on E-campus.
• PSYC 495. Field Placement in Psychology (4credits). Field Placement is a supervised practicum in a counseling, industrial, or human services setting. Orientation to the agency's services, policies, and procedures and professional ethics is provided. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. Application for Field Placement is made during the first month of the semester prior to the semester field placement is taken. Deadlines vary from semester to semester, so check bulletin boards, the Department Newsletter, or inquire. After an interview process, approval must be given by the course coordinator, the adviser and Department of Psychology director to register for the course. Field Placement guidelines are available in the director's office and in the course coordinator's office.
• PSYC 499. Honors (6credits; full-year course). Students majoring in Psychology, who have cumulative grade point averages of at least 3.25, may complete an honors thesis during their senior year. Each Psychology student who wishes to complete an honors thesis must choose a thesis adviser and two readers, and take Psyc 499A during the fourth block of their Junior year. Applications are available from the Honors Program office (568-6953).