Psychology

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Psychology Student Through an integrated curriculum of traditional psychology courses and applied classes and experiences, 花椒直播 psychology students acquire a well-rounded education. The USM classroom approach is collaborative, inquisitive, and facilitative 鈥� with student success as its top priority.

Our psychology program is career-focused and balances traditional coursework with opportunities to put theory into practice. Students not only get an education that expands their mind, but it provides them with the skills necessary to succeed professionally.

Juniors and seniors have the option to participate in practicum projects, offering collaborative learning opportunities within professional settings, which are great resume builders.

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Job Outlook and Outcomes

Graduates with a major in psychology find various career opportunities, which include administration, management, corrections, law enforcement, pure and applied research, and health care. Entry into such fields is possible at the bachelor's level. A professional career in psychology usually requires graduate work.

The 花椒直播 psychology program seeks to prepare graduates who demonstrate:

fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and empirical findings to discuss how psychological principles apply to behavioral problems (PLO1);
scientific reasoning and problem solving, including effective research methods (PLO 2);
ethically and socially responsible behaviors for professional and personal settings in a landscape that involves increasing diversity (PLO 3);
competence in writing and in oral and interpersonal communication skills (PLO 4); and
psychology-specific content and skills, effective self-reflection, project management skills, teamwork skills and career preparation (PLO 5).

Academic Plan for Psychology Majors

Fall
花椒直播 Experience
English Composition I
Math Gen Ed
Art, Humanities, or SS/BS
Introduction to Psychology

Spring
Introduction to Spirituality
English Composition II
Natural Science with Lab
Art, Humanities, or SS/BS
Aging: Issues and Perspectives OR
Psychology of Child & Adolescence

Fall
Theology
Art, Humanities, or SS/BS
Art, Humanities, or SS/BS
Psychology Elective
General Elective

Spring
Art, Humanities, or SS/BS
General Education Capstone
Brain and Behavior
Psychology Elective
General Elective

Fall
Social Psychology
History & Systems of Psychology OR
Personality Theories
General Elective
General Elective
General Elective

Spring
Professional Ethics
Abnormal Psychology
General Elective
General Elective
General Elective

Fall
Research Methods and Design
General Elective
General Elective
General Elective

Spring
Statistics for Social and Behavioral Sciences
Psychology Capstone
General Elective
General Elective
General Elective

Psychology Major Requirements

GE 102 鈥� 花椒直播 Experience 鈥� 2
TH 112 鈥� Introduction to Spirituality 鈥� 3
EN 111 鈥� English Composition I 鈥� 3
EN 112 鈥� English Composition II 鈥� 3
Mathematics [must be MA 134 or higher] 鈥� 3
Theology 鈥� 3
Natural Science with Lab 鈥� 3
Arts 鈥� 3
Humanities 鈥� 6
Social or Behavioral Science 鈥� 6
GE 202 鈥� General Education Capstone 鈥� 2

PY 150 鈥� Introduction to Psychology* 鈥� 3
Choose one of the following 鈥� 3

PY 255 鈥� Aging: Issues and Perspectives*
PY 290 鈥� Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence

PY 335 鈥� Abnormal Psychology 鈥� 3
PY 340 鈥� Brain and Behavior 鈥� 3
PY 460 鈥� Social Psychology 鈥� 3
Choose one of the following 鈥� 3

PY 455 鈥� History and Systems of Psychology
PY 475 鈥� Personality Theories

PY 352 鈥� Professional Ethics 鈥� 3
PY 585 鈥� Research Methods and Design 鈥� 3
PY 586 鈥� Statistics for Social and Behavioral Science 鈥� 3
PY 595 鈥� Psychology Capstone 鈥� 3
Psychology Electives 鈥�.6

[including additional Psychology courses]

Natural Science w/Lab: Biology, Chemistry, Natural Science, Physics
Arts: Art, Music, Theater
Humanities: English Literature, History, Philosophy
Social or Behavioral Science: Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work
Athlete: Varsity Fall Sport (SCA), Varsity Spring Sport (SCA)
Art Scholarship: AR 111 (Must be ART major or minor) Music Scholarship: MU 131 Choir; MU 136 Band
Honors Program: HN 101 Honors 花椒直播 Experience; HN 150 Honors Outside Classroom
42 credits in courses that are 300- to 500-level are required * also meets General Education requirements

Psychology Minor Requirements

A minor in Psychology is available to all students, regardless of major, except those majoring in Psychology. Students cannot have a major and a minor in the same subject. Students minoring in psychology must attain a C- or better in all Psychology courses. The requirement for a minor in psychology requires a total of 18 credits.

PY 150 鈥� Introduction to Psychology 鈥� 3
Choose one of the following 鈥� 3

PY 255 鈥� Aging: Issues and Perspectives
PY 290 鈥� Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence

PY 352 鈥� Professional Ethics 鈥� 3

PY 225 鈥� Multicultural Psychology 鈥� 3
PY 240 鈥� Marriage and Family 鈥� 3
PY 255 鈥� Aging: Issues and Perspectives 鈥� 3
PY 290 鈥� Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence 鈥� 3
PY 300 鈥� Special Studies 鈥� 3
PY 315 鈥� Health Psychology 鈥� 3
PY 320 鈥� Human Sexuality 鈥� 3
PY 335 鈥� Abnormal Psychology 鈥� 3
PY 340 鈥� Brain and Behavior 鈥� 3
PY 345 鈥� Cognitive Psychology 鈥� 3
PY 360 鈥� Psychology of Gender 鈥� 3
PY 375 鈥� Psychology of Criminal Mind 鈥� 3
PY 455 鈥� History and Systems of Psychology 鈥� 3
PY 460 鈥� Social Psychology 鈥� 3
PY 475 鈥� Personality Theories 鈥� 3
PY 500 鈥� Advanced Studies 鈥� 3
PY 585 鈥� Research Methods and Design 鈥� 3
PY 586 鈥� Statistics for Social and Behavioral Science 鈥� 3
PY 588 鈥� Directed Research 鈥� 3
PYCR 325 鈥� Introduction to Addictions 鈥� 3
PYCR 591 鈥� Practicum I 鈥� 3
PYCR 592 鈥� Practicum II 鈥� 3
PYPS 363 鈥� Political Psychology 鈥� 3