psychology

Frederick Bonato, Chairperson

Requirements for Psychology Major

Degree of Bachelor of Science

In addition to fulfilling the core curriculum requirements (60 credits), Psychology majors must complete the following courses:

Majors must complete three of the following courses:

Majors must complete two of the following courses with laboratories:

Special Note on Core Curriculum Requirements

Psychology majors may not take NS110 as part of the natural science core
curriculum requirement.

Special Notes on Laboratory Requirements

Other natural science laboratory courses can replace psychology laboratory courses;
however, at least one of the laboratory courses must be from psychology. Also note
the courses without the labs may count as Ps electives.

Psychology Degree Concentrations

Students majoring in psychology may choose (but are not required) to pursue a concentration in clinical psychology, cognitive processing, or forensic psychology.  Concentrations entail 15 credits of coursework that allow students to focus on an area that they might be considering for graduate study and/or a future career.  Pursuing a concentration does not affect the 60-credit core or the total number of credits (45) required for the psychology BS degree.  Requirements for the concentrations are available from the Chairperson of the Department of Psychology.

Special Note for Psychology-Education Double Majors

Ed170 Child Psychology may replace Ps230 Childhood and Adolescence.
Ed203 Educational Psychology may replace Ps270 Educational Psychology.
Ed301 Tests and Measurements may replace Ps460 Tests Measurements.

Minor Program

Students may complete a minor in psychology by taking a minimum of 18 credits in
the department, beginning with Ps151 Introduction to Psychology.

BS Psychology/MS Occupational Therapy Degree Program

In collaboration with Seton Hall University, qualified incoming freshmen may apply for admission to the BS Psychology/MS Occupational Therapy combined degree program.  Requirements for this program are available from the Chairperson of the Department of Psychology.

Sequence of Courses