Psychology

The Department of Psychology offers a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, and minors in leadership studies and psychology.

Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and the mental, emotional, and physical processes associated with behavior. It is a science, an academic discipline, and a profession. As scientists, psychologists are concerned with the careful and systematic observation of behavior, as well as the collection, analysis, and interpretation of empirical data. As academicians, psychologists deal with theoretical concepts and interpretations, and ethical controversies. As professionals, psychologists are dedicated to improving the quality of life, enhancing personal and organizational effectiveness, and preserving the dignity of their fellow humans.

Students drawn to psychology must be willing to extend the boundaries of their knowledge about human behavior, develop mature and ethical values, learn to distinguish between valuable and trivial information, and acquire the broad perspective necessary to influence and shape the world around them. They gain from their studies a solid knowledge of psychological terms, concepts, theories, methods, and issues. They develop the ability to gather and synthesize information from a variety of sources, inside and outside the classroom, and they learn more about the human condition in the process.

Honors in Psychology

A cadet may earn honors in psychology by maintaining an overall GPA of 3.0 in all classes and a GPA of 3.25 in all psychology courses, both upon admittance to the program and at graduation. Consult with the head of the Department of Psychology for specific requirements regarding eligibility and application and administrative procedures.

Major in Psychology

• Psychology, B.S.  

Minors in Psychology

• Leadership Studies Minor  
• Psychology Minor  

Courses

Department of Psychology
Department Head: Colonel Gire

Requirements for a major in psychology are specified in Psychology .

Note: A grade of C or higher is required in PS 201  for all upper level PS courses starting with the Class of 2014.

• PS 201 - Introduction to Psychology
• PS 202 - Introduction to Research Methods
• PS 205 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
• PS 290 - Research Practicum I
• PS 291 - Research Practicum II
• PS 292W - Summer Independent Research I
• PS 293W - Summer Independent Research II
• PS 301 - Psychology of Learning
• PS 302 - Social Psychology
• PS 304 - Educational Psychology
• PS 305 - Abnormal Psychology
• PS 307 - Developmental Psychology
• PS 308 - Motivation
• PS 309 - Fundamentals of Biopsychology (formerly PS 203 - Biopsychology I)
• PS 313 - Forensic Psychology
• PS 314 - Physiology and Behavior (formerly PS 204 - Biopsychology II)
• PS 315 - Theories of Personality
• PS 316 - Psychology Internship
• PS 317 - Sports Psychology
• PS 318 - Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy
• PS 319 - Creative and Critical Thinking
• PS 320 - Positive Psychology
• PS 321 - Stress and Health
• PS 322 - Psychological Assessment
• PS 323 - Psychology of Achievement
• PS 329X - Psychology of Genocide
• PS 351 - Biological Psychology Laboratory
• PS 352 - Health Psychology Laboratory
• PS 353 - Psychology of Learning Laboratory
• PS 354 - Social Psychology Laboratory
• PS 355 - Abnormal Psychology Laboratory
• PS 356 - Developmental Psychology Laboratory
• PS 357 - Personality Psychology Laboratory
• PS 358 - Positive Psychology Laboratory
• PS 390W - Independent Research
• PS 391W - Independent Research
• PS 392W - Independent Research
• PS 393W - Independent Research
• PS 401 - Psychology of Cognition
• PS 402W - Advanced Research Methods
• PS 403W - Independent Project
• PS 404 - History and Systems in Psychology
• PS 451 - Cognitive Psychology Laboratory
• PS 452 - History and Systems Laboratory
• PS 491W - Supervised Research I
• PS 492W - Supervised Research II
• PS 495W - Independent Project in Leadership Studies