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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. The major provides a core curriculum, breadth courses, and concentration areas within psychology. Students majoring in 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 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
Required Courses in Major36-43
 
Core12-13
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychological Science [SCII] or4
PSY 101 General Psychology (3 cr.) [PERS]
PSY 160 Seminar for Psychology Majors1
PSY 201 Psychological Research I: Statistical Applications [QUAR]4
PSY 202 Psychological Research II: Experimental Design and Methodology4
PSY 489 Graduate Assessment for Psychology Majors0
 
Breadth Areas16
PSY 210 Lifespan Developmental Psychology4
PSY 220 Social Psychology4
PSY 230 Learning and Cognition4
PSY 250 Brain and Behavior [SCII] or4
PSY 251 Topics on Brain and Behavior (4 cr.)
 
Concentration Areas8-14
Choose one of the following concentration areas (Interdisciplinary Psychology Concentration, Brain and Behavior Concentration, Developmental Psychology Concentration, Mental Health/Pre-Clinical Psychology Concentration, Social/Personality Psychology Concentration or Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology Concentration. All courses listed for the concentration require completion (C- or higher) of PSY 201 and PSY 202. Some concentration areas have additional requirements. PSY 495 Special Topics may also be used as an elective in a concentration if given prior departmental approval. 
 
Interdisciplinary Psychology Concentration8
    One PSY or ABA course at 300 level or higher4
    One PSY or ABA course at 400 level4
 
Brain and Behavior Concentration10
Courses in this concentration require completion of PSY 250 with a C- or higher. 
PSY 460A Practicum/Research: Brain and Behavior2
Choose two of the following:8
PSY 350 Neuropsychology (4 cr.)
PSY 450 Methods in Psychophysiology (4 cr.)
PSY 451 Sensation and Perception (4 cr.)
PSY 453 Affective Neuroscience (4 cr.)
PSY 457 Psychopharmacology (4 cr.)
 
Developmental Psychology Concentration10
Courses in this concentration require completion of PSY 210 with a C- or higher. 
PSY 460B Practicum/Research: Developmental Psychology2
Choose two of the following:8
PSY 312 Child Psychology (4 cr.)
PSY 314 Adolescent Psychology (4 cr.)
PSY 316 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging (4 cr.)
 
Mental Health/Pre-Clinical Psychology Concentration14
PSY 240 Abnormal Psychology4
PSY 460C Practicum/Research: Mental Health/Pre-Clinical Psychology2
Choose two of the following:8
PSY 325 Psychology of Personality (4 cr.)
PSY 340 The Ethics and Practice of Clinical Psychology (4 cr.)
PSY 342 Health Psychology (4 cr.)
PSY 350 Neuropsychology (4 cr.)
 PSY 445 Positive Psychology (4 cr.)
PSY 457 Psychopharmacology (4 cr.)
 
Social/Personality Psychology Concentration10
Courses in this concentration require completion of PSY 220 with a C- or higher. 
PSY 460D Practicum/Research: Social / Personality Psychology2
    Choose two of the following:8
PSY 322 Social Cognition (4 cr.)
PSY 325 Psychology of Personality (4 cr.)
PSY 420 Psychology of Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Culture (4 cr.)
 
Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology Concentration10
PSY 460E Practicum/Research: Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology2
    Choose two of the following8
ABA 205 Experimental Analysis of Behavior (4 cr.)
ABA 320 Conceptual Analysis of Behavior (4 cr.)
PSY 322 Social Cognition (4 cr.)
PSY 333 Animal Behavior (4 cr.)
PSY 350 Neuropsychology (4 cr.)
PSY 423 The Psychology of Organizational Behavior (4 cr.)
PSY 451 Sensation and Perception (4 cr.)

This major does not require a minor.