Curriculum

Psychology is an overwhelmingly popular undergraduate major. At the University of La Verne, the Psychology program boasts one of the largest majors on our campuses with over 300 students. While a tremendously varied field, Psychology has as its goal the development of knowledge about human behavior and the training of applied strategies and skills to improve the lives of individuals in a diverse society. Psychology is a field with a bright future and the opportunities for work and graduate study in psychology continues to expand in number and scope. Above all, those who are considering a career in psychology should take heart that most people who stay in the field say they love their work.

Degree Requirements

Total program: 52 semester hours

Prerequisite Requirements

Complete both courses; 6 SH

PSY 101Principles of Psychology4
PSY 102Psychology as a Career2
Total Semester Hours6

Core Requirements

Complete all 7 courses; 26 SH

PSY 305Statistics4
PSY 312Psychological Disorders4
PSY 390Research Methods4
PSY 395Computer Data Analysis2
PSY 405Behavioral Neuroscience4
PSY 407Life-Span Development4
PSY 409Multicultural Psychology4
Total Semester Hours26

Area of Emphasis

Choose 2 from below; 8 SH

Select two of the following:8
PSY 303
Learning and Behavior Change
PSY 306
Cognitive Psychology
PSY 308
Social Psychology
PSY 320
Advanced Statistics and Design
PSY 327
Health Psychology
Total Semester Hours8

Advanced Topics

Complete all courses; 12 SH

PSY 400History of Psychology4
PSY 404Experimental Psychology4
PSY 497Internship4
Total Semester Hours12

Electives

Optional

PSY 316Personality Theory & Research4
PSY 327Health Psychology4
PSY 375Community Psychology4
PSY 408Adolescent Psychology4
PSY 422Substance Abuse4
PSY 429Counseling and Interviewing Skills4
PSY 430Forensic Psychology4
PSY 439Industrial-Organizational Psychology4
PSY 450Selected Topics4