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Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2017-2018

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

SO 339

UES 310

a Hess Fellows poverty internship or other rise

3

project focused on poverty

Psychology

Bachelor of Science

Jessica Y. Allen, Bradley J. Caskey, Joseph F. Chandler, G. Shane Pitts,

Richard Rector, Lynne S. Trench, Greta Valenti

The purpose of a major in psychology is to provide a background of knowledge for

students going on to graduate work in psychology, as well as for those students going

into a variety of professions that require an understanding of the principles of human

behavior.

Upon completion of the psychology major, students will be able to

articulate major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and empirical findings of

psychology

understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research

designs, data analysis, and interpretation

respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when

possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and

mental processes

demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other

technology for many purposes

communicate effectively in a variety of formats

Major Requirements

The following courses are required (11 units):

PY 101

PY 204

PY 304

PY 312 or PY 314

two units from the following:

PY 211

PY 224

PY 313

one unit with a laboratory component from the following:

PY 370

PY 372

PY 374

three elective units in PY

one unit in the senior capstone experience, either PY 450, or PY 470 and PY 472

(with PY 472 counting as an elective in the major)