Academics at ODU - 2007-2008 Undergraduate Course Catalog

Psychology

Degree offered: Bachelor of Arts

The Psychology major focuses on the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Students explore psychological, biological and environmental influences on behavior as these relate to human development, motivation, thinking and memory, learning, personality, social relationships, psychological disorders, and counseling. Lab experiences allow students to acquire a deeper understanding of psychological principles and research methods. In addition, students have the opportunity to gain experience in applied and research settings. Psychology graduates work in a variety of areas related to mental health and social services. Businesses employ psychology graduates in human resources, marketing, public relations, and sales positions. Psychology majors may also choose to continue their studies in graduate school.

Psychology Course Descriptions

Requirements for a B.A. in Psychology

Courses	Credits	Prerequisites/Corerequisites See course descriptions
PSYCHOLOGY CORE
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology	4*

Human Development:
Select one course from the following:	4*
PSY 220 Human Development: Childhood & Adolescence		PSY 100
PSY 222 Human Development: Adulthood & Aging		PSY 100

PSY 230 Research Methods and Statistics	4*	MTH 140; PSY 100
PSY 350 Psychology of Personality	4*	PSY 100; Junior standing

Learning and Cognition:
Select one course from the following:	4*
PSY 433 Learning and Motivation		PSY 100, 230 or consent, MTH 140
PSY 434 Cognitive Processes		PSY 100, 230 or consent, MTH 140

PSY 498 Seminar: Current Issues in Psychology	4*	PSY 100, 230; senior standing or consent of instructor

AREA STUDIES
Social and Developmental Psychology	4*
Select one course from the following not selected above:
PSY 212 Social Psychology		PSY 100
PSY 220 Human Development: Childhood & Adolescence		PSY 100
PSY 222 Human Development: Adulthood & Aging		PSY 100
PSY 255 Human Sexuality		Sophomore standing
PSY 348a: TS - Psychology of Women		ENG 101-102 or 110-111; PSY 100

Clinical/Counseling and Applied Psychology	4*
Select one course from the following:
PSY 348c: TS: Applied Cognitive Psychology		ENG 101-102 or 110-111; PSY 100
PSY 352 Psychological Tests and Measurement		MTH 140, PSY 100 or consent
PSY 354 Psychopathology		PSY 100
PSY 451 Counseling Theory and Practice		PSY 100; additional PSY course and junior standing (PSY 350 recommended)

Natural Science Psychology	4*
Select one course from the following not selected above:
PSY 234 Animal Behavior		PSY 100
PSY 236 Biopsychology		PSY 100 or 100 level BIO or consent
PSY 335 Health Psychology		PSY 100 or 100 level BIO or consent
PSY 348b TS: History and Systems in Psychology		ENG 101-102 or 110-111; PSY 100
PSY 433 Learning and Motivation		MTH 140; PSY 100, 230 or consent
PSY 434 Cognivite Processes		MTH 140; PSY 100, 230 or consent

Required Correlatives:
Select one course from the following:	4
BIO 105 Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology (4)
BIO 107 Principles of Biology (4)

MTH 140 Introduction to Statistics	4	MTH 100
Any course from Sociology offerings	4

Total Credits Required	48
*used to calculate the Major GPA

Requirements for a Minor in Psychology

Courses	Credits	Prerequisites/Corerequisites See course descriptions
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology	4
PSY electives	16
Total Credits Required	20

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