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The psychology major educates students on the primary fields of the science of psychology. The major prepares students for occupations in psychology and for graduate degree programs in psychology by providing advanced coursework and laboratory experiences. Students majoring in psychology must complete all psychology courses, both transfer and NMU, with a grade of “C-” or higher. Students intending to apply to graduate psychology programs upon the completion of a bachelor’s degree in psychology are strongly advised to take PY305 Psychological Statistics as an elective in this major.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Psychological Science department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/psychologists.htm
| Total Credits Required | 120 |
| General Education |
30-40
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| Required Courses in Major | 32 |
| Psychology Core Courses | 12 |
| PY 100 Introduction to Psychology [SCII] | 4 |
| PY 205 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| PY 400 History of Psychology | 4 |
| Physiological/Neuropsychology Course | 4 |
| PY 204 Physiological Psychology [SCII] or | 4 |
| PY 303 Human Neuropsychology (4 cr.) | |
| Learning/Cognition Course | 4 |
| PY 203 Applied Behavior Analysis or | 4 |
| PY 211 Learning (4 cr.) or | |
| PY 311 Thinking and Cognition (4 cr.) | |
| Social/Development Course | 4 |
| PY 241 Child Psychology or | 4 |
| PY 335 Social Psychology (4 cr.) or | |
| PY 344 Lifespan Developmental Psychology (4 cr.) | |
| Elective Courses | 8 |
| Psychology Elective 300 level or above | 4 |
| Psychology Elective 400 level or above | 4 |
| Minor | 20 |
Bulletin Year:
2017 - 2018 Undergraduate Bulletin
| View the current NMU Catalog.