PSYCHOLOGY (B.S.)

Major Requirements
Attention should be given to course prerequisites and to the semesters in which courses are offered (see course descriptions). Careful planning with an advisor is required to complete the degree in eight semesters.

Core Requirements Credit Hours: 40
PSYC 1113 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSYC 1141 Applications in Psychology 1
PSYC 2003 Careers in Psychology 3
PSYC 2213 Cognitive Processes 3
Prerequisites: PSYC 1113; 1141
PSYC 2303 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences 3
PSYC 2301 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences Lab 1
PSYC 2813 Psychology of Personality 3
Prerequisites: PSYC 1113; 1141
PSYC 3203 Abnormal Psychology 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 2813 or 2013
PSYC 3403 Social Psychology 3
PSYC 3414 Research Methods and Analysis 4
Prerequisite: PSYC 2301, PSYC 2303,
PHIL 2713
PSYC 3514 Introduction to Learning 4
Prerequisite: PSYC 2813
PSYC 4102 Junior/Senior Research Seminar I 2
Prerequisite: PSYC 2301, PSYC 2303,
PSYC 3414
PSYC 4201 Junior/Senior Research Seminar II 1
Prerequisite: PSYC 4102
PSYC 4213 Systems and Theories in Psychology 3
Prerequisite: PHIL 3214
PSYC 4443 Advanced Statistical Applications 3
Prerequisite: PSYC 2301, PSYC 2303

Required courses in philosophy: 7
PHIL 2713 Critical Thinking 3
PHIL 3214 History of Philosophy II 4

AREAS OF EMPHASIS

Art Therapy - For work in nonverbal, expressive modalities to evoke positive changes.

PSYC 3463 Topics: Psychodynamic Psychology
PSYC 4313 Psychological Tests and Assessment
Art therapy (art department) and 12 hours of art courses.
Additional hours in theater are recommended.

Behavioral Management - To work effectively in social services settings with a bachelor’s degree.

PSYC 2503 Industrial Psychology
Prerequisites: PSYC 1113; 1141
PSYC 2903 Behavior Modification
Prerequisites: PSYC 1113; 1141
PSYC 4313 Psychological Tests and Assessment
Prerequisite: PSYC 2301, and PSYC 2303

Preprofessional Preparation - For those intending graduate work in psychology, counseling, or social work.

PSYC 3463 Topics: Advanced Social Psychology
Prerequisite: PSYC 3403
PSYC 3463 Topics: Psychodynamic Psychology

NOTE: The number of credit hours in required psychology courses is limited to 36 for the B.A., and no more than 48 credit hours in psychology count toward the 124 credit hours required for graduation. The number of credit hours in required psychology courses is limited to 40 for the B.S., and no more than 52 credit hours in psychology count towards the 124 credit hours required for graduation.

MINOR IN PSYCHOLOGY

Requirements Credit Hours: 19
Core Courses: 7
PSYC 1113 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSYC 1141 Applications in Psychology 1
PHIL 2713 Critical Thinking 3

At least 9 hours from the courses below: 9
PSYC 2213 Cognitive Processes 3
PSYC 2303 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences 3
PSYC 2301 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences Lab 1
PSYC 2503 Industrial Psychology 3
PSYC 2813 Psychology of Personality 3
PSYC 2903 Behavior Modification 3
PSYC 3403 Social Psychology 3
PSYC 3414 Research Design and Analysis 4
PSYC 4213 Systems and Theories in Psychology 3
PSYC 4313 Psychological Tests and Assessment 3

Additional hours in psychology 3

A minor in psychology that qualifies a student for entrance into many graduate psychology programs includes PSYC 2304, 2813, 3403, 3414, and 4213. Minimum requirements: 2.00 GPA and at least 9 semester hours in residence at OCU.