Department of Psychology
- Faculty
- Field Description
- The Majors and Courses
- The Minor and Courses
- Department of Psychology Web Site
Chair: Glenn L. Albright
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Professors:
- John L. Andreassi
- Judith L. Komaki
- Joel M. Lefkowitz
- Susan Locke
- David O’Brien
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Associate Professors:
- Glenn L. Albright
- Mindy Engle- Friedman
- Harold Goldstein
- Nita L. Lutwak
- Elizabeth M. Reis
- Kristin Sommer
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Assistant Professors:
- Yochi Cohen-Charash
- Jaihyun Park
- Charles Scherbaum
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.
In fulfilling the department requirement for courses in related departments, it is recommended that students electing to major in psychology select appropriate courses in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, computer methodology, sociology, and philosophy.Many other electives in the social sciences and humanities will, however, be accepted.
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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 |
| Electives Choose at least 17 credits from A or B: A. All other psychology courses B. Any elective courses in another department relevant to the student’s educational objective, with permission of the Department of Psychology. The Department of Psychology prefers that students complete their majors with psychology courses. Note: A program must be planned in consultation with a Department of Psychology advisor. |
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Industrial/Organizational Psychology
The major in industrial/organizational psychology is a general
one. It offers the student courses in all areas of psychology
with emphasis in the field of industrial/organizational
psychology. This major is within the Zicklin School of
Business. All BBA requirements apply.
To be known as a professional psychologist, no matter what the particular field may be, the student would have to attend a graduate school and obtain a PhD. Some students may go on to a master’s degree and not take the PhD. These students could find employment in such positions as vocational counselor, college counselor, and personnel director in industry or work with the government in various positions and have opportunities in the field of advertising and marketing, where psychology and industrial psychology are relevant.
Students who do not go on to graduate school will find that the bachelor’s degree with an industrial/organizational psychology major will be of value finding employment in various relevant governmental positions and again in such fields as advertising, marketing, and management. Graduates may find work as occupational analysts or employment interviewers or do public opinion and market research. Also, the major at the bachelor’s level is a general-enough degree for consideration for entrance into professional schools.
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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 and Any elective courses in another department relevant to the student’s educational objective, with permission of the Department of Psychology. The Department of Psychology prefers that students complete their majors with psychology courses. |
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The Department of Psychology offers one overall minor specialization in general psychology. Students take General Psychology (PSY 1001) (4 credits), two courses selected with an advisor’s guidance at the 3000 level or above (6 credits), and a capstone course (3 credits). The capstone course in psychology is Psychological Approaches to Contemporary Problems (PSY 4900). Different sections of PSY 4900 focusing on different specialized topic areas are offered each semester (see the course description of PSY 4900). The minor courses (9 credits) must be organized into a consistent theme (e.g., industrial/organizational psychology, educational psychology, social work or community services, clinical/counseling, social psychology, or psychology and law).While it is the ultimate responsibility of students and their advisors to select courses that represent a particular theme, some examples of legitimate minor sequences are listed below.
(Note: Each sequence assumes that the student has completed PSY 1001, General Psychology.)
| Clinical/Counseling Psychology | ||
| PSY 4900 | Psychological Approaches to Contemporary Problems | 3 credits |
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| PSY 3054 | The Psychology of Sleep | 3 credits |
| PSY 3055 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3061 | Psychology of Life Experience | 3 credits |
| PSY 3072 | Community Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3074 | Psychological Aspects of Disabling Conditions | 3 credits |
| PSY 3182 | Interviewing Techniques | 3 credits |
| PSY 4035 | Practicum in Community Psychological Services I | 3 credits |
| PSY 4039 | Psychopathology of Childhood | 3 credits |
| PSY 4054 | Diagnosis and Appraisal of Special Groups | 3 credits |
| PSY 4284 | Advanced Psychological Testing | 3 credits |
Independent Research, Study, and Reading (appropriate topics in consultation with advisor) |
3 credits | |
| Educational Psychology |
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| PSY 4900 | Psychological Approaches to Contemporary Problems | 3 credits |
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| PSY 3053 | Tests and Measurements | 3 credits |
| PSY 3055 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3056 | Social Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3058 | Small Group Processes | 3 credits |
| PSY 3059 | Developmental Psychology: Personality in Childhood and Adolescence | 3 credits |
| PSY 3080 | Psychology of Attention and Perception | 3 credits |
| PSY 3081 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3180 | Vocational Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3183 | Psychology and Urban Problems | 3 credits |
| PSY 4054 | Diagnosis and Appraisal of Special Groups | 3 credits |
Independent Research, Study, and Reading (appropriate topics in consultation with advisor) |
3 credits | |
| Experimental/Research Psychology |
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| PSY 4900 | Psychological Approaches to Contemporary Problems | 3 credits |
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| PSY 3054 | The Psychology of Sleep | 3 credits |
| PSY 3055 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3056 | Social Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3058 | Small Group Processes | 3 credits |
| PSY 3060 | Developmental Psychology: Adult Personality | 3 credits |
| PSY 3069 | Psychology and Law | 3 credits |
| PSY 3070 | Physiological Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3080 | Psychology of Attention and Perception | 3 credits |
| PSY 3081 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 credits |
Independent Research, Study, and Reading (appropriate topics in consultation with advisor) |
3 credits | |
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| PSY 4900 | Psychological Approaches to Contemporary Problems | 3 credits |
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| PSY 3056 | Social Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3058 | Small Group Processes | 3 credits |
| PSY 3060 | Developmental Psychology: Adult Personality | 3 credits |
| PSY 3062 | Psychology of Stress Management | 3 credits |
| PSY 3065 | The Psychology of Motivation | 3 credits |
| PSY 3180 | Vocational Psychology | 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 3288 | Psychology of Advertising | 3 credits |
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Independent Research, Study, and Reading (appropriate topics in consultation with advisor) |
3 credits | |
| Social Work or Community Services |
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| PSY 4900 | Psychological Approaches to Contemporary Problems | 3 credits |
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| PSY 3055 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3056 | Social Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3058 | Small Group Processes | 3 credits |
| PSY 3059 | Developmental Psychology: Personality in Childhood and Adolescence | 3 credits |
| PSY 3060 | Developmental Psychology: Adult Personality | 3 credits |
| PSY 3061 | Psychology of Life Experience | 3 credits |
| PSY 3062 | Psychology of Stress Management | 3 credits |
| PSY 3072 | Community Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3182 | Interviewing Techniques | 3 credits |
| PSY 3183 | Psychology and Urban Problems | 3 credits |
| PSY 4035 | Practicum in Community Psychological Services I | 3 credits |
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Independent Research, Study, and Reading (appropriate topics in consultation with advisor) |
3 credits | |
| Special Education/Habilitation |
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| PSY 4900 | Psychological Approaches to Contemporary Problems | 3 credits |
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| PSY 3055 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3070 | Physiological Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3072 | Community Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 3074 | Psychological Aspects of Disabling Conditions | 3 credits |
| PSY 3080 | Psychology of Attention and Perception | 3 credits |
| PSY 4039 | Psychopathology of Childhood | 3 credits |
| PSY 4054 | Diagnosis and Appraisal of Special Groups | 3 credits |
| PSY 4284 | Advanced Psychological Testing | 3 credits |
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Independent Research, Study, and Reading (appropriate topics in consultation with advisor) |
3 credits | |
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