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
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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PSY 101 | Principles of Psychology | 4 |
PSY 102 | Psychology as a Career | 2 |
Total Semester Hours | 6 |
Core Requirements
Complete all 7 courses; 26 SH
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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PSY 305 | Statistics | 4 |
PSY 312 | Psychological Disorders | 4 |
PSY 390 | Research Methods | 4 |
PSY 395 | Computer Data Analysis | 2 |
PSY 405 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 4 |
PSY 407 | Life-Span Development | 4 |
PSY 409 | Multicultural Psychology | 4 |
Total Semester Hours | 26 |
Area of Emphasis
Choose 2 from below; 8 SH
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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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 Hours | 8 |
Advanced Topics
Complete all courses; 12 SH
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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PSY 400 | History of Psychology | 4 |
PSY 404 | Experimental Psychology | 4 |
PSY 497 | Internship | 4 |
Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Electives
Optional
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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PSY 316 | Personality Theory & Research | 4 |
PSY 327 | Health Psychology | 4 |
PSY 375 | Community Psychology | 4 |
PSY 408 | Adolescent Psychology | 4 |
PSY 422 | Substance Abuse | 4 |
PSY 429 | Counseling and Interviewing Skills | 4 |
PSY 430 | Forensic Psychology | 4 |
PSY 439 | Industrial-Organizational Psychology | 4 |
PSY 450 | Selected Topics | 4 |