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  Newark Undergraduate Catalog 2003-2005 Liberal Arts Colleges Academic Programs and Courses Psychology 830 Major Requirements  

Major Requirements

Psychology is the study of the behavior of the individual. It is a multifaceted discipline ranging from the study of the biological basis of behavior to the study of the individual in a social context.

A minimum of 41 credits for the major in psychology is required. The credits must include:

Core Courses

  21&62:830:101, 102   Principles of Psychology (first or sophomore year) (3,3)

  21&62:830:301  Statistical Methods for the Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences (sophomore or junior year) (4)

  21&62:830:302  Experimental Methods for the Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences (4)

  21&62:830:423  History and Modern Viewpoints in Psychology (3)

Area Requirements

  21&62:830:304  Cognitive Processes (3)

  21&62:830:323  Developmental Psychology (3)

  21&62:830:335  Social Psychology (3)

  21&62:830:484  Physiological Psychology (3)

Electives

12 additional elective credits in psychology

A grade-point average of 2.5 or better in the major is required.

For students interested in counseling or social services, a double major with social work provides hands-on opportunities through course work and field experiences. Advising should be obtained from both departments.


 
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