This major can serve as a focal point in a general liberal arts education with an emphasis on psychology or as a second major to support a primary major in another field.
Students majoring in general psychology must complete all psychology courses, both transfer and NMU, with a grade of “C-” or higher.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Psychology department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos056.htm
| Total Credits Required | 124 |
| Liberal Studies |
30-40
|
| Health Promotion Requirements | 2 |
| Required Courses in Major | 40 |
| PY 100S Psychology as a Natural Science [Div II] or | 4 |
| PY 100L Psychology as a Natural Science with Laboratory (4 cr.) [Div II] or | |
| PY 100H Honors Psychology as a Natural Science (4 cr.) [Div II] or | |
| PY 100G Psychology as a Social Science (4 cr.) [Div II] | |
| PY 205 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| Physiological Course | |
| PY 204 Physiological Psychology [Div II] or | 4 |
| PY 303 Human Neuropsychology (4 cr.) | |
| Learning Course | |
| PY 203 Applied Behavior Analysis or | 4 |
| PY 211 Learning (4 cr.) or | |
| PY 311 Thinking and Cognition (4 cr.) | |
| Social/Development Course | |
| PY 241 Child Psychology or | 4 |
| PY 302 Causes and Control of Aggression (4 cr.) or | |
| PY 304 Animal Behavior (4 cr.) or | |
| PY 335 Social Psychology (4 cr.) | |
| Senior 400-Level Course | |
| PY 400 History and Systems or | 4 |
| PY 441 Individual Differences in Development (4 cr.) or | |
| PY 455 Psychopathology (4 cr.) | |
| Elective Courses | |
| Psychology Electives | 8 |
| Psychology Electives (300 level or above) | 8 |
| Minor | 20 |
Bulletin Year:
2014 - 2015 Undergraduate Bulletin
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