Psychology
Program Type: Major, Minor
Program Level: Undergraduate
Department: Social Sciences
In line with the mission of Mount Marty University, the psychology major helps students develop a critical understanding of the field of psychology and human behavior, appreciate the role psychology plays in shaping society and be prepared for graduate training or employment.
- Bachelor of Arts
- Major
- Psychology
- Minor
- Psychology
- Pscyhology of Behavioral Neuroscience
- Psychology of Leadership
- Sports Pscyhology
bachelor degree REQUIREMENTS: 128 credits
Major Course Requirements: 48 Credits
Related Course Requirements:
- PSY 100 Introduction to the Human Service Profession
- PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
- PSY 165 Lifespan Development
- PSY 275 Experimental Methods I
- PSY 276 Experimental Methods II
- PSY 310 Service Learning (one credit)
- PSY 341 Introduction to Counseling
- PSY 370 Social Psychology
- PSY 372 Personality Theory
- PSY 376 Physiological Psychology
- PSY 382 Memory and Cognition
- PSY 454 History and Systems of Psychology
- PSY 485 Internship (minimum three credits)
- PSY 490 Senior Seminar PSY 498 Senior Research
Choose two additional courses (6 credits) from the department of psychology.
Related Course Requirements:
- MTH 219 Elementary Statistics
MINOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 18 CREDITS
PSYCHOLOGY MINOR REQUIREMENTS:
- Choose 18 credits from the department of psychology
PSYCHOLOGY OF BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE MINOR REQUIREMENTS:
- BIO 302 Immunology
- BIO 330 Genetics
- BIO 364 Cell and Molecular Biology
- PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
- PSY 374 Abnormal Psychology
- PSY 376 Physiological Psychology
PSYCHOLOGY OF LEADERSHIP MINOR REQUIREMENTS:
- BUS 231 Principles of Management
- BUS 335 Human Resource Management
- BUS 383 Corporate Innovationand Entrepreneurship
- PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
- PSY 225 Group Dynamics
- PSY 370 Social Psychology
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY MINOR REQUIREMENTS:
- EXS 254 Sports First Aid: Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
- EXS 310 Nutrition of Sport and Exercise
- PED 200 Fundamentals of Coaching
- PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
- PSY 225 Group Dynamics
- PSY 317 Sport Psychology
Dr. Jennifer Cliff
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Dr. Alan Ferris
Professor of Psychology
Service learning and an Internship are required for the major. These are coordinated through the department.
- Psychology Club