Psychology Major
Acceptance to Major Requirements
The department recommends that the following courses be taken in sequence during the first and second years.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 111 | Introductory Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 221 | Applied Behavioral Statistics | 4 |
| PSYC 235 | Research Methods | 4 |
Minimum Grade and/or GPA for required courses: 2.0 GPA
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
The psychology department also engages in a process of annual assessment in which all majors are expected to participate.
| 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 | ||
| Student Learning and Assessment | ||
| 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 and 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.
Suggested Plan of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| PSYC 111 | Introductory Psychology | 4 |
| INTG 100 | Learning Foundations (LF) | 4 |
| INTG 105 | The Lookout | 1 |
| Language 111 | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement | 4 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSYC Elective/Processes/Paths Course | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement (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 | |
| Integrations Requirement | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSYC 235 | Research Methods | 4 |
| PSYC Elective/Processes/Paths Course | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement (BN) | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSYC Elective/Processes/Paths Course | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement (CS) | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement (EX) | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSYC Elective/Processes/Paths Course | 4 | |
| PSYC Elective/Processes/Paths Course | 4 | |
| Theology Integrations (TI) | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement or Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSYC Capstone | 4 | |
| INTG 300 | Learning Integrations | 4 |
| Integrations Requirement (GL) | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirement (AR) | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSYC Elective/Processes/Paths Course | 4 | |
| Integrations Requirements or Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 129 | |
Integrations Curriculum Requirements
The standard requirements for the Psychology major will fulfill the following integrations requirements: AS, QR, SW, WR. Depending on elective course selection, it can also fulfill CI, BN, EX, and 1 to 3 Themes. Please see below for a list of integrations requirements you will need to satisfy via elective courses.
Integrations Designations
See Integrations Curriculum under Academic Policies and Regulations for further description of the general education requirements.
Foundational Courses
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| CI | Cultural/Social Difference - Identity |
| LF | Learning Foundations (INTG 100) |
| College Success (INTG 105) | |
| TE | Theological Exploration (THEO 100) |
Ways of Thinking
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| AE | Artistic Expression |
| AS | Abstract Structures |
| HE | Human Experience |
| NW | Natural World |
| SW | Social World |
Upper-level Courses
| Column1 | Column2 |
|---|---|
| CS | Cultural/Social Differences - Systems |
| LI | Learning Integrations |
| TI | Theological Integrations |
Thematic Coursework
To complete the themes course requirement: students will successfully complete 3 courses in the same theme (Truth, Justice, or Movement), in at least 2 different departments, at least 1 of which is a thematic focus course (TF/JF/MF). The other two can be Focus or Encounter courses. Encounter courses can be identified by: T1/T3, J1/J3, M1/M3.
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| J1, J3, JF, or M1, M3, MF, or T1, T3, TF | Thematic Encounter or Focus Course |
| J1, J3, JF, or M1, M3, MF, or T1, T3, TF | Thematic Encounter or Focus Course |
| JF, MF, or TF | Thematic Focus Course |
Global Language
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| 111 | Beginning I Course |
| 112 | Beginning II Course |
| 211 | Intermediate Course |
For more details on meeting this requirement, please see the Integrations Curriculum tab on Global Language Requirements.
Engagement and Designation Requirements
| Code | Integrations Requirement |
|---|---|
| AR | Artistic Engagement |
| BN | Benedictine Raven* |
| EX | Experiential Engagement |
| GL | Global Engagement** |
| QR | Quantitative Reasoning |
| WR | Writing Designation |
- *
BN and WR waived for students entering during Academic Year 2020 and 2021.
- **
GL waived for students entering during Academic Years 2020-2025