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- The Minor and Courses
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Field Description
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 Majors
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.
Prerequisite Courses 7 credits | ||
| General Psychology | 4 credits 3 credits (effective spring 2016) | |
| Statistics for Social Science | 3 credits | |
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Psychology Core | ||
| Required Course 4 credits | ||
| Research Methods in Psychology (formerly PSY 5020) | 4 credits | |
| Choose four of the following courses: 12 credits | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits | |
| Social Psychology | 3 credits | |
| Developmental Psychology: Personality in 3 Childhood and Adolescence * | 3 credits | |
| or | ||
| Developmental Psychology: Adult Personality * | 3 credits | |
| PSY 3064 | Personality and Individual Differences (formerly PSY 4061 Theories of Personality) | 3 credits |
| Psychology of Motivation and Learning | 3 credits | |
| PSY 3081 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 credits |
| Mind, Brain and Behavior | 3 credits | |
| PSY 4080 | Sensation and Perception | 3 credits |
* Students may not take both PSY 3059 and PSY 3060 to fulfill the core requirement. | ||
Elective Courses 9 credits | ||
Three courses of students' choosing. They may include courses that constitute part of the required core in psychology, if not otherwise used to fulfill core curriculum requirements, as well as any other elective courses offered by the department. at least one of theses courses MUST be at the 4000-level or above. | ||
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.
Base Courses 7 credits No credit toward the major | ||
| General Psychology | 4 credits 3 credits (effective spring 2016) | |
| Business Statistics | 3 credits | |
| Required Courses 24 credits | ||
| Research Methods in Psychology | 3 credits | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 3 credits | |
PLUS three of the following: | ||
| Social Psychology | 3 credits | |
| Personality and Individual Differences (formerly PSY 4061 Theories of Personality) | 3 credits | |
| Psychology of Motivation and Learning | 3 credits | |
| Cognitive Psychology | 3 credits | |
| Mind, Brain, and Behavior | 3 credits | |
Elective Courses Three of the following: | ||
| Diversity in the Workplace | 3 credits | |
| Advanced Personnel Psychology | 3 credits | |
| Advanced Organizational Psychology | 3 credits | |
| Occupational Health Psychology | 3 credits | |
| Psychology of Career Development and Planning | 3 credits | |
| Leadership and Managerial Development (formerly PSY 3184) | 3 credits | |
| Psychology of Organizational Training and Development | 3 credits | |
The Minor
The minor comprises three courses in Psychology, at least one of which must be a foundation course in psychology and at least one of which must be a capstone course at the 4000 level or above. The capstone course should be one of the department’s communications-intensive options and must be taken at Baruch College. The selection of a suitable capstone should take the student’s background in the discipline and academic interests into account and should be determined in consultation with the Department of Psychology.
| Foundation Courses: 3-6 credits | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | 3 credits | |
| Social Psychology | 3 credits | |
| Developmental Psychology: Personality in 3 Childhood and Adolescence * | 3 credits | |
| or | ||
| Developmental Psychology: Adult Personality * | 3 credits | |
| PSY 3064 | Personality and Individual Differences (formerly PSY 4061 Theories of Personality) | 3 credits |
| Psychology of Motivation and Learning | 3 credits | |
| PSY 3081 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 credits |
| Mind, Brain and Behavior | 3 credits | |
* Students may not take both PSY 3059 and PSY 3060 to fulfill the foundation requirement. | ||
| Elective courses 0-3 credits | ||
| Thought and Reality ( PHI 3030 ) | 3 credits | |
| Philosophy of Psychology ( PHI 3035) | 3 credits | |
| Psychology and Culture | 3 credits | |
Special Problems in Psychology Series I | 3 credits | |
| The Psychology of Sleep | 3 credits | |
| Psychology of Religion | 3 credits | |
| Small Group Processes | 3 credits | |
| Psychology of Life Experience | 3 credits | |
| Psychology of Stress Management | 3 credits | |
| Health Psychology | 3 credits | |
| Psychology and the Law | 3 credits | |
| Psychology of Gender | 3 credits | |
| Political Psychology ( POL 3101) | 3 credits | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 3 credits | |
| Interviewing Techniques | 3 credits | |
| Environmental Psychology | 3 credits | |
| Experimental Philosophy ( PHI 3220) | 3 credits | |
| Psychology of Advertising | 3 credits | |
| Literature and Psychology ( ENG 3730) | 3 credits | |
| Capstone Course | Choose one the following: | |
| Diversity in the Workplace | 3 credits | |
| PSY 4012 | Evolution of Modern Psychology | 3 credits |
| Advanced Personnel Psychology | 3 credits | |
| Psychology of the Family | 3 credits | |
| PSY 4080 | Sensation and Perception | 3 credits |
| PSY 4181 | Advanced Organizational Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 4182 | Occupational Health Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSY 4183 | Psychology of Career Development and Planning | 3 credits |
| PSY 4184 | Leadership and Managerial Development | 3 credits |
| PSY 4185 | Psychology of Training and Development | 3 credits |
| Psychological Approaches to Contemporary Problems | 3 credits | |
Independent Study in Psychology (requires departmental permission) | 3 credits | |
Courses
Courses in Psychology (PSY)
General Psychology | 2 lecture hours; 2 recitation hours ; 4 credits 3 hours; 3 credits (effective spring 2016) | |
Research Methods in Psychology | 2 recitation hours; 4 lab hours; 4 credits | |
Thought and Reality ( PHI 3030 | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Practice in Laboratory and Research Methodology I | 3 field hours; 1 credit | |
Practicum in Laboratory and Research Methodology II | 3 field hours; 1 credit | |
Philosophy of Psychology ( PHI 3035) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Psychology and Culture | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Special Problems in Psychology Series I | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Psychology of Women | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Psychology of Stress Management | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Special Problems in Psychology | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Tests and Measurements | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
The Psychology of Sleep | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Abnormal Psychology | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Social Psychology | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Psychology of Religion | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Small Group Processes | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Developmental Psychology: Personality in Childhood and Adolescence | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Developmental Psychology: Adult Personality | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Psychology of Life Experience | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Psychology of Stress Management | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Health Psychology | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| PSY 3064 | Personality and Individual Differences (formerly PSY 4061 Theories of Personality) | 3 hours; 3 credits |
| PSY 3067 | The Psychology of Motivation and Learning | 3 hours; 3 credits |
Psychology And Law | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Psychology of Gender | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Psychology and the Internet | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Cognitive Psychology | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Mind, Brain, and Behavior | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Psychology of Learning | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Political Psychology ( POL 3101) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Interviewing Techniques | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Environmental Psychology | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Experimental Philosophy ( PHI 3220) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Psychology of Advertising | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Literature and Psychology ( ENG 3730) | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Diversity in the Workplace | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Evolution of Modern Psychology | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Advanced Personnel Psychology | "3 hours, 3 credits" | |
Practicum in Community Psychological Services | 6 hours; 4 credits | |
Practicum in Community Psychological Services II | 1 seminar hour; 4 field hours; 3 credits | |
Psychopathology of Childhood | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Special Problems in Psychology Series II | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Psychology of Death | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Psychology of the Family | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Sexuality: Alternative Life Styles and Identities | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
| PSY 4080 | Sensation and Perception | 3 hours; 3 credits |
| PSY 4181 | Advanced Organizational Psychology | 3 hours; 3 credits |
| PSY 4182 | Occupational Health Psychology | 3 hours; 3 credits |
| PSY 4183 | Psychology of Career Development and Planning | 3 hours; 3 credits |
| PSY 4184 | Leadership and Managerial Development | 3 hours; 3 credits |
| PSY 4185 | Psychology of Training and Development | 3 hours; 3 credits |
Psychological Approaches to Contemporary Problems | 3 hours; 3 credits | |
Independent Study I-V | hours and credits to be arranged | |
Research Practicum in Psychology | Variable (3 to 9 hours; 1 to 3 credits) | |
Psychology Honors I | 3 hours; 3 credits per semester | |
Psychology Honors II | 3 hours; 3 credits per semester |