Psychology, B.A.
Millersville University's Psychology BA prepares students to be well versed in many aspects of psychology, qualifying them for graduate school or a job in an incredibly diversified field. The program exposes students to both the humanistic and the more traditional experimental approaches to the study of behavior. Curriculum flexibility allows psychology majors to prepare for graduate training in psychology and related fields, or for employment in a variety of human service or business and industrial areas. Through learning experiences in and out of the classroom, our undergraduate program prepares students who are well-versed in psychological theories and scientific methodologies and who demonstrate cultural sensitivity and embrace a variety of points of view.
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Major in Psychology, BA
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You must successfully complete two required courses and two core electives prior to completing 90 credits hours to be retained in the PSYC major
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OVERVIEW OF PSYCHOLOGY3 hours
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General Psychology (C- or higher required)
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METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY8 hours
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PSYC 211 must be successfully completed prior to completing 90 credits hours to be retained in the PSYC Major.
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Principles of Statistics and Experimental Design 1 (C- or higher required)
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Principles of Statistics and Experimental Design 2 (C- or higher required)
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ADVANCED LABORATORY COURSE (C- OR HIGHER REQUIRED) - Choose 1 of the following:4 hours
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Adv. Lab Cognitive Psychology
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Adv Lab Sensation & Perception
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Adv Lab Learn Beh Analysis
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Adv Lab in Developmental Science
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PSYCHOLOGY CORE ELECTIVES - Choose 4 of the following:12–16 hours
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Intro to Physiological Psychology
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Intro Learn Beh Analysis
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Development of the Child and Adolescent
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Life Span Human Development
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The Adult Years
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Adv. Lab Cognitive Psychology
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Adv Lab Sensation & Perception
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Adv Lab Learn Beh Analysis
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Social Psychology
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Adv Lab in Developmental Science
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Industrial Psychology
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Personality Theory
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Abnormal Psychology
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Health Psychology
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Tests and Measurements
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History and Systems of Psych
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PSYC 227 and 229 may both be taken for credit, however, both are equivalent to PSYC 228, so credit will not be given for either of these courses in combination with PSYC 228. Only one of these courses may count as a Core Elective.
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PSYCHOLOGY GENERAL ELECTIVES - Choose 6 hours from:6 hours
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Human Relations
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Evolutionary Psychology
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Psychology Human Adjustment
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Psychology of Drug Addiction
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Psychology of Racism
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Human-Animal Bond
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Psycholgy and Religion
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Applied Behavior Analysis
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Cognitive Science
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Neuropsychology
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Human Memory
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Family Systems
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Advanced Physiological Psych
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Childhood Disorders
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Counseling Strategies
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Seminar in Psychology
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Art, Music and Written Word
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Honors Course
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Honors Seminar
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Directed Projects in Psych
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Topics In Psychology
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Independent Study in Psych
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Departmental Honors
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Co-Op Ed Experience in Psyc
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Co-Op Ed Experience in Psyc
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Credit may only be received for one of the three courses: PSYC 314, PSYC 350 or CSCI 350. A maxiumum of 6 credits in PSYC 495 and/or Cooperative Education may be taken and counted toward Psychology major requirements.
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PSYCHOLOGY CAPSTONE COURSE3 hours
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Majors must complete 3 credits of PSYC capstone credits. Majors must have completed 75 total credits and have completed or be enrolled in their Psychology Advanced Lab course prior to enrolling in a capstone course. Listed capstone courses taken prior to completing 75 total credits and the Psychology Advanced Lab will count as Core or General Electives (as applicable), not as a capstone.
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Total hours36–40 hours -
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Req Related for Psychology
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BIOLOGY
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OTHER REQUIRED RELATED
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Philosophy Course - Choose 1 class for at least 3 hours from:3 hours
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Any PHIL course(s)
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Sociology Course - Choose 1 class for at least 3 hours from:3 hours
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Any SOCY course(s)
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Total hours9 hours -