This program prepares students for graduate school in most applied psychology specialties (including counseling and clinical psychology) and for entry-level employment in many human services fields.
A prerequisite for this program is PSY 112 Introduction to Psychology which is taken as either a University Core Curriculum requirement or an Open Elective.
NYC Students
Major Completion Summary
Major Completion Summary
Requirement |
Credits |
University Core Requirements |
44-55 |
Major Requirements - NYC |
44 |
Open Electives |
32-55 |
Total Credits |
128 |
University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 44-55 |
Total Credits | 44-55 |
Major Requirements (44 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
PSY 304 | Social Psychology | 4 |
PSY 306 | Psychological Testing | 4 |
PSY 313 | Research Methodology | 4 |
PSY 332 | Group Relations and Interviewing Techniques | 4 |
PSY 337 | Introduction to Psychological Counseling | 4 |
PSY 375 | Lifespan Development Psychology | 4 |
PSY 391 | Practicum in Psychology I | 4 |
PSY 392 | Practicum in Psychology II | 4 |
| Psychology of Business and Industry | |
| Statistics in Psychology and Allied Fields | |
| Health Psychology | |
| Psychology of Cultural Diversity | |
| Psychology of Women | |
| Psychology of Death and Dying | |
| Psychology of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse | |
| Child Psychology | |
| Adolescent Psychology | |
| Psychology of Personality | |
| History of Psychology | |
| Biological Psychology | |
| Cognitive Psychology | |
| Psychological Bases for Critical Thinking | |
| Abnormal Psychology I | |
| Abnormal Psychology II | |
| Psychology of Learning | |
| Mentored Lab Class Semester 1 | |
| Mentored Lab Class Semester 2 | |
| Honors Project in Psychology | |
| Independent Study in Psychology | |
| Special Topics in Psychology | |
Total Credits | 44 |
Open Electives (32-55 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
1 | 32-55 |
Total Credits | 32-55 |
PLV Students
Major Completion Summary
Major Completion Summary
Requirement |
Credits |
University Core Requirements |
44-55 |
Major Requirements - PLV |
46 |
Open Electives |
32-55 |
Total Credits |
128 |
University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 44-55 |
Total Credits | 44-55 |
Major Requirements (46 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
PSY 304 | Social Psychology | 4 |
PSY 306 | Psychological Testing | 4 |
PSY 313 | Research Methodology | 4 |
PSY 332 | Group Relations and Interviewing Techniques | 4 |
or PSY 337 | Introduction to Psychological Counseling |
PSY 375 | Lifespan Development Psychology | 4 |
PSY 391 | Practicum in Psychology I | 4 |
PSY 392 | Practicum in Psychology II | 4 |
1 | 18 |
Total Credits | 46 |
Open Electives (32-55 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
1 | 32-55 |
Total Credits | 32-55 |
In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.
Plan of Study Grid
First Year |
Fall |
ENG 110 |
Composition |
3 |
UNV 101 |
First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community |
1 |
PSY 112 |
Introduction to Psychology Learning Community with CHP 101 |
4 |
CHP 101 |
Wellness and Physical Fitness Learning Community with PSY 112 |
2 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 16 |
Spring |
ENG 120 |
Critical Writing |
4 |
COM 200 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
PSY 332
|
Group Relations and Interviewing Techniques
or Introduction to Psychological Counseling |
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 17 |
Second Year |
Fall |
CS 121
|
Introduction to Computer Science or CIS 101
or Computers for Human Empowerment |
4 |
PSY 304 |
Social Psychology |
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 17 |
Spring |
PSY 306 |
Psychological Testing |
4 |
PSY 233 |
Psychology of Civic Engagement |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 16 |
Third Year |
Fall |
ENG 201 |
Writing in the Disciplines |
3 |
PSY 313 |
Research Methodology |
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 16 |
Spring |
PSY 375 |
Lifespan Development Psychology |
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 16 |
Fourth Year |
Fall |
PSY 391 |
Practicum in Psychology I |
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 16 |
Spring |
PSY 392 |
Practicum in Psychology II |
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
2 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Total Credits | 129 |