Psychology Major

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URL: nmu.edu/bulletin/psychology-major-5

On-Campus and Online through NMU Global Campus

The psychology major educates students on the primary fields of the science of psychology. The major prepares students for occupations in psychology and for graduate degree programs in psychology by providing advanced coursework and laboratory experiences. The major provides a core curriculum, breadth courses, and concentration areas within psychology. Students majoring in psychology must complete all psychology courses, both transfer and NMU, with a grade of “C-” or higher. Students who have been admitted through the 4 + 1 option to the graduate Master of Science in Psychology program may apply graduate level credits toward the completion of the Bachelor’s Degree (see Graduate Catalog for information on this program).

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Psychological Science department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/psychologists.htm

Total Credits Required: 120

General Education 30-40 Credits

Required Courses in Major 32-43 Credits

Core 12- 13 Credits

PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychological Science [SCII] [LAB] 4 Credits * or
PSY 101 - General Psychology [PERS] 3 Credits *
PSY 160 - Seminar for Psychology Majors 1 Credits
PSY 201 - Psychological Research I: Statistical Applications [QUAR] [MATH] 4 Credits
PSY 202 - Psychological Research II: Experimental Design and Methodology 4 Credits
PSY 489 - Graduate Assessment for Psychology Majors 0 Credits

Breadth Areas 16 Credits

PSY 210 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology 4 Credits
PSY 220 - Social Psychology 4 Credits
PSY 230 - Learning and Cognition 4 Credits
PSY 250 - Brain and Behavior [SCII] [LAB] 4 Credits ** or
PSY 251 - Topics on Brain and Behavior 4 Credits **

Concentration Areas 8- 14 Credits

Choose one of the following concentration areas (Interdisciplinary Psychology Concentration, Brain and Behavior Concentration, Developmental Psychology Concentration, Mental Health/Pre-Clinical Psychology Concentration, Social/Personality Psychology Concentration or Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology Concentration). Most courses listed for the concentration require completion (C- or higher) of PSY 201 and PSY 202 . Some concentration areas have additional requirements. PSY 495 - Special Topics in Psychology may also be used as an elective in a concentration if given prior departmental approval.