Psychology Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 111 | Introductory Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 221 | Applied Behavioral Statistics | 4 |
| PSYC 235 | Research Methods | 4 |
| 2 of the following | 8 | |
| Principles of Learning and Behavior | ||
| Sensation and Perception | ||
| Cognitive Processes | ||
| Physiological Psychology | ||
| 2 of the following | 8 | |
| Social Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Personality Psychology | ||
| Psychological Disorders | ||
| 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| History of Psychology | ||
| Psychology Seminar | ||
| Senior Thesis | ||
| Distinguished Thesis Essay, Research or Creative Project | ||
| 12 elective credits of the following: | 12 | |
Any PSYC course 1 | ||
| Behavioral Economic Ideas | ||
| Behavioral Economic Analysis | ||
| Development, Learning, and Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence | ||
| Educational Psychology: Myths Versus Science | ||
| Sports and Exercise Psychology 2 | ||
| Political Psychology & Behavior | ||
| Total Hours | 44 | |
- 1
Any PSYC course counts as an elective, including additional courses from the categories above that go beyond the minimum required in each category.
- 2
If PSYC 311 Sport and Exercise Psychology is taken as an elective, then EXHS 324 Sports and Exercise Psychology cannot also be counted toward the major.
Special Requirements
The department recommends that PSYC 111 Introductory Psychology, PSYC 221 Applied Behavioral Statistics, and PSYC 235 Research Methods be taken in sequence during the first and second years. These courses are prerequisites for full acceptance to the major. The psychology department also engages in a process of annual assessment in which all majors are expected to participate.
Additional Requirements:
General Education Requirements:
All undergraduate students must complete the requirements of the Integrations Curriculum (IC) which is designed to ensure all of our students receive a liberal arts education. Please review details of the Integrations Curriculum requirements here.
Graduation Requirements:
In addition to the Integrations Curriculum, all undergraduate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements to earn their degree from CSB and SJU.
Credits: 124 total credits, 40 of which must be from upper division coursework
GPA: 2.0 or higher*
Residency: At least 24 of your last 32 credits must be completed at CSB/SJU
Please visit Graduation under the Academic Policies and Regulations portion of the catalog for additional details regarding degree requirements.
* Cumulative GPA as well as major(s)/minor(s) GPA. Please note some majors/minors may require a higher GPA to earn their degree.
Four Year Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| PSYC 111 | Introductory Psychology | 4 |
| INTG 100 | Foundations (LF) | 4 |
| INTG 105 | College Success | 1 |
| Language 111 | 4 | |
| Way of Thinking | 4 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSYC Elective/Processes/Paths Course | 4 | |
| Cultural & Social Difference - Identity (CI) | 4 | |
| Language 112 | 4 | |
| THEO 100 | Theological Explorations (TE) | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSYC 221 | Applied Behavioral Statistics | 4 |
| PSYC Elective/Processes/Paths Course | 4 | |
| Language 211 | 4 | |
| Way of Thinking with Additional Requirement | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSYC 235 | Research Methods | 4 |
| PSYC Elective/Processes/Paths Course | 4 | |
| Way of Thinking with Additional Requirement | 4 | |
| Benedictine Raven (BN) | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSYC Elective/Processes/Paths Course | 4 | |
| Cultural & Social Difference - Systems | 4 | |
| Way of Thinking with Additional Requirement | 4 | |
| Experiential Engagment (EX) | 0-4 | |
| Hours | 12-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSYC Elective/Processes/Paths Course | 4 | |
| PSYC Elective/Processes/Paths Course | 4 | |
| Theology Integrations (TI) | 4 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSYC Capstone | 4 | |
| INTG 300 | Learning Integrations | 4 |
| Global Engagement (GL) | 4 | |
| Artistic Engagement (AR) | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSYC Elective/Processes/Paths Course | 4 | |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Total Hours | 109-113 | |