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Department of Psychology
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Psychology courses familiarize students with the scientific study of mind and behavior. This discipline relies on methods ranging from simple observation to rigorous experimentation. Its subjects include how we develop and learn, how our actions are motivated, how we perceive the world around us, how we respond to it intellectually and emotionally, and how these processes change throughout life and are integrated into the personality under social influences. The department offers courses that apply psychology to a variety of practical settings, including the workplace, clinical, legal, and school environments.
The psychology major is the most popular course of study among undergraduate students nationwide. Many of them will ultimately establish careers outside the field of psychology, but will do so in areas that rely upon an understanding of human thought and behavior. Psychology is an appropriate major for those who plan to work, for example, in business, law, the health care professions, education, public affairs, nonprofit agencies, and computer science.
To prepare for a career in psychology or an allied profession, such as social work or counseling, students must earn a master's or doctoral degree. Graduate programs in psychology are selective and take into consideration a student's academic record, letters of recommendation, field and research experience, and, in most cases, GRE scores. A number of American Psychological Association publications, including the APA Guide to Graduate Study in Psychology, are useful when making academic and career plans.
Baruch offers a 25-credit BA major in Psychology. This includes two required courses and a broad array of electives.
Careful selection of electives suitable for students' academic and career plans is highly advised. Students who wish to develop their research skills should consider pursuing an independent study or honors thesis project. It is also recommended that students take courses in other departments that focus on the scientific method, logic, communication skills, and the understanding of cultural and social systems.
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Base Courses 7 credits No credit toward the major |
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| PSY 1001 | General Psychology | 4 credits |
| STA 2100 | Statistics for Social Science | 3 credits |
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(Psychology majors may not take STA 2100 on a pass/fail basis.) |
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| Required Courses 7 credits |
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| PSY 4012 | Evolution of Modern Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 5020 | Experimental Psychology | 4 credits |
| Elective Courses 18 credits Foundation Electives (12-18 credits) |
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| PSY 3055 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3056 | Social Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3059 | Developmental Psychology: Personality in 3 Childhood and Adolescence * | 3 credits |
| PSY 3060 | Developmental Psychology: Adult Personality * | 3 credits |
| PSY 3065 | Psychology of Motivation | 3 credits |
| PSY 3070 | Physiological Psychology * | 3 credits |
| PSY 3082 | Mind, Brain and Behavior * | 3 credits |
| PSY 3080 | Psychology of Attention and Perception | 3 credits |
| PSY 3081 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 4061 | Theories of Personality | 3 credits |
Applied Psychology Electives (0-6 credits) |
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| PSY 3054 | The Psychology of Sleep | 3 credits |
| PSY 3058 | Small Group Processes | 3 credits |
| PSY 3063 | Health Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3069 | Psychology and the Law | 3 credits |
| PSY 3071 | Psychology of Gender | 3 credits |
| PSY 3181 | Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3182 | Interviewing Techniques | 3 credits |
| PSY 3183 | Psychology and Urban Problems | 3 credits |
| PSY 3184 | Leadership and Managerial Development | 3 credits |
| PSY 4010 | Diversity in the Workplace | 3 credits |
| PSY 4013 | Advanced Personnel Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 4015 | Emotions in the Workplace | 3 credits |
| PSY 4035 | Practicum in Community Psychological Services | 3 credits |
| PSY 5030 | Research Practicum in Psychology ** | 1-3 credits |
** Students must take a total of three hours. |
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Industrial/Organizational Psychology
The major in industrial/organizational psychology is a broadbased one. It offers courses in all areas of psychology while emphasizing the field of industrial/organizational psychology. This major is within the Zicklin School of Business. All BBA requirements apply.
For many students, the BBA in industrial/organizational psychology is a terminal degree. They may pursue careers in business, including sales, advertising, marketing, and human resource management. They may also pursue careers in a variety of governmental agencies or engage in public opinion or market research.
Some career objectives may require or recommend that the student pursue a master's (MBA or MS) or PhD degree in industrial/organizational psychology.
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Base Courses 7 credits No credit toward the major |
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| PSY 1001 | General Psychology | 4 credits |
| STA 2100 | Statistics for Social Science | 3 credits |
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(Psychology majors may not take STA 2100 on a pass/fail basis.) Industrial/organizational psychology majors should take STA 2100. However, STA 2000 will be acceptable if 2100 is not available. |
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| Required Courses 10 credits |
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| PSY 3181 | Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 4012 | Evolution of Modern Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 5020 | Experimental Psychology | 4 credits |
| Electives 14 – 15 credits All other psychology courses except PSY 1001, 3033,
and 3034 Like BA psychology majors, those who intend to pursue graduate studies in industrial/organizational psychology are urged to focus on electives that stress the foundations of the field. These include the following: |
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| At least four of the following foundation courses: | ||
| PSY 3055 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3056 | Social Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3059 | Developmental Psychology: Personality in Childhood and Adolescence | 3 credits |
| PSY 3060 | Developmental Psychology: Adult Personality | 3 credits |
| PSY 3065 | The Psychology of Motivation | 3 credits |
| PSY 3070 | Physiological Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3080 | Psychology of Attention and Perception | 3 credits |
| PSY 3081 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3082 | Mind, Brain and Behavior | 3 credits |
| PSY 4061 | Theories of Personality | 3 credits |
| PSY 5030 | Research Practicum in Psychology | variable |
One or two applied psychology electives; for example: |
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| PSY 3058 | Small Group Processes | 3 credits |
| PSY 3069 | Psychology and Law | 3 credits |
| PSY 3182 | Interviewing Techniques | 3 credits |
| PSY 4010 | Diversity in the Workplace | 3 credits |
| PSY 4013 | Advanced Personnel Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 4015 | Emotions in the Workplace | 3 credits |
| PSY 4035 | Practicum in Community Psychological Services | 3 credits |
The Department of Psychology offers a minor in psychology that requires completing two advanced courses, of which at least one must be a foundation course. After completing these advanced courses, students must take the capstone, PSY 4012 Evolution of Modern Psychology, to complete the minor.
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| PSY 4012 | Evolution of Modern Psychology | 3 credits |
Foundation electives (3-6 credits): |
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| PSY 3055 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3056 | Social Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3059 | Developmental Psychology: Personality in 3 Childhood and Adolescence * | 3 credits |
| PSY 3060 | Developmental Psychology: Adult Personality * | 3 credits |
| PSY 3065 | The Psychology of Motivation | 3 credits |
| PSY 3070 | Physiological Psychology * | 3 credits |
| PSY 3082 | Mind, Brain and Behavior * | 3 credits |
| PSY 3080 | Psychology of Attention and Perception | 3 credits |
| PSY 3081 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 4061 | Theories of Personality | 3 credits |
Applied Psychology Electives (0-3 credits) |
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| PSY 3054 | Psychology of Sleep | 3 credits |
| PSY 3058 | Small Group Processes | 3 credits |
| PSY 3063 | Health Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3069 | Psychology and the Law | 3 credits |
| PSY 3071 | Psychology of Gender | 3 credits |
| PSY 3181 | Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3182 | Interviewing Techniques | 3 credits |
| PSY 3183 | Psychology and Urban Problems | 3 credits |
| PSY 3184 | Leadership and Managerial Development | 3 credits |
| PSY 4010 | Diversity in the Workplace | 3 credits |
| PSY 4013 | Advanced Personnel Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 4015 | Emotions in the Workplace | 3 credits |
| PSY 4035 | Practicum in Community Psychological Services | 3 credits |
| PSY 5030 | Research Practicum in Psychology * | 1-3 credits |
* Students must take a total of three hours. |
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