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Psychological Studies Major/Psychology Minor Requirements

Declaration in or after Fall 2014

Last update: October 2024

 

Faculty Advisor

  • Dariusz Skowronski

    Dariusz Skowronski

      • Psychology

        • Associate Professor / Faculty Advisor for the Faculty Advisor for the Psychology Major

          Programs

          • Undergraduate

Major Overview

The Psychological Studies major is designed to promote a broad understanding of human behavior and the affective and cognitive processes that underlie it from the perspective of psychology as a science and a profession. In addition to introductory courses, the study of statistics and research methodology will prepare students to deal with the wealth of research-based knowledge they will encounter as they develop a strong foundation in basic and applied areas of psychology. The research or internship option rounds out the Psychological Studies majors' experiences as they complete advanced electives. Unique to TUJ's Psychological Studies major is its focus on cross-cultural issues, with special emphasis on Asia and the U.S.

University and College of Liberal Arts Requirements

Students will follow College of Liberal Arts Baccalaureate (B.A.) Degree Requirements.

College of Liberal Arts Baccalaureate Degree Requirements

Major Requirements

 38 credits required

 Students must successfully complete the following courses with a grade of C- or higher

Introductory Courses

 Course TitleCredits
Psychology 1001Introduction to Psychology3
Psychology 1002Careers in Psychology1
Psychology 1003Statistics for Psychology3
Psychology 1004Critical Thinking in Psychology3

Note: Psychology 1002 should be taken in the students' freshman/sophomore year

 

Psychological Studies Science Requirement

 Course TitleCredits
Select one of the following:4
Biology 1001Human Biology 
Biology 1011General Biology I 
Chemistry 1031 & 1033General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I 
Physics 1021Introduction to General Physics I 

 

Developmental / Clinical / Social Foundation Courses (Group 1)

 Course TitleCredits
Select one of the following:3
Psychology 2201Foundations of Psychopathology 
Psychology 2301Foundations of Developmental Psychology 
Psychology 2401Foundations of Social Psychology 
Psychology 2402Foundations of Industrial and Organizational Psychology 

Prerequisite: Psychology 1001/1061/1071/1901/1996

 

Brain and Cognitive Sciences Foundation Courses (Group 2)

 Course TitleCredits
Select one of the following:3
Psychology 2101Foundations of Cognitive Psychology 
Psychology 2103Foundations of Learning and Behavior Analysis 
Psychology 2104Foundations of Sensation and Perception 
Psychology 2501Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience 
Psychology 2502Foundations of Cognitive Neuroscience 

 Prerequisite: Psychology 1001/1061/1071/1901/1996

 

Psychology Foundation Elective Course

 Course TitleCredits
Select an additional course from Group 1 or Group 23

Prerequisite: Psychology 1001/1061/1071/1901/1996

 

Required Methods Course

 Course TitleCredits
Psychology 3096Conducting Psychological Research3

Prerequisites: Minimum C- grade in Psychology 1004/1167, Sociology 1167, Mathematics 1013, or Statistics 2101; Psychology 1003/2168 or Statistics 2102/2103; and Psychology 2201.

 

Advanced Courses

In consultation with the Academic Advisor and/or Faculty Advisor, select 2 psychology courses at the 3000 level or higher, one of which must focus on gender/culture.

 Course TitleCredits
Select two of the following:6
Psychology 3151Direct Applications of Behavioral Principles 
Psychology 3152Experimental Psychopathology 
Psychology 3221Clinical Psychology: Research and Practice 
Psychology 3223Child Psychopathology and Treatment 
Psychology 3620Topics in Psychology (focus on gender/culture) 

 

Internship / Collaborative Research / Clinical Practicum

Must complete at least one internship, collaborative research or clinical practicum for at least 3 credits, with approval by the Faculty Advisor.

 Course TitleCredits
Select one of the following:3
Psychology 3785Psychology Internship 
Psychology 3787Practicum 
Psychology 3791Collaborative Research I 
Psychology 3891Collaborative Research II 

 

Senior Writing Seminar

 Course TitleCredits
Psychology 4696Capstone in Psychology3

 

Psychology Minor Overview

The Minor in Psychology introduces the student to a representative array of Psychology courses, prepares the student for the minimal course requirements for acceptance to most Psychology graduate schools, and results in formal university recognition on the student's official transcript.

Minor Requirements

 21 credits required

 Students must successfully complete the following courses with a grade of C- or higher

 

Required Courses

 Course TitleCredits
Psychology 1001Introduction to Psychology3
Psychology 1003Statistics for Psychology3
Psychology 1004Critical Thinking in Psychology3

 

Brain and Cognitive Sciences

 Course TitleCredits
Select one of the following:3
Psychology 2101Foundations of Cognitive Psychology 
Psychology 2103Foundations of Learning and Behavior Analysis 
Psychology 2104Foundations of Sensation and Perception 
Psychology 2501Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience 
Psychology 2502Foundations of Cognitive Neuroscience 

Prerequisite: Psychology 1001/1061/1071/1901/1996

 

Developmental/Clinical/Social

 Course TitleCredits
Select one of the following:3
Psychology 2201Foundations of Psychopathology 
Psychology 2301Foundations of Developmental Psychology 
Psychology 2401Foundations of Social Psychology 
Psychology 2402Foundations of Industrial and Organizational Psychology 

Prerequisite: Psychology 1001/1061/1071/1901/1996

 

Advanced Courses

In consultation with the Academic Advisor and/or Faculty Advisor, select two Psychology 3000-3620 courses.

 Course TitleCredits
Psychology 3000 - 3620 3
Psychology 3000 - 3620 3