杜鲁门州立大学

There are three overall objectives of the Psychology program: to provide a broad-based education in the discipline, to instruct students in the scientific method, and to prepare students for success in graduate school and in the workplace.

Provide a broad-based education in the discipline: Psychology has long been recognized as a liberal arts and sciences discipline. This recognition is a consequence of Psychology’s study of human behavior (alone, in groups, interacting with the environment) and conscious experience (attitudes, emotions, and thoughts). The psychology curriculum at Truman State University reflects the American Psychological Association and the Association for Psychological Science’s recognition of the subject matter of the discipline.

Instruct students in the scientific method: In trying to understand the domains addressed by the discipline, Psychology employs the scientific method and statistical inference and analysis to gather and assess data. Upon graduation from Truman State University, students should understand and appreciate the rationale and methodology of scientific inquiry.

Prepare students for success in graduate school and in the workplace: Major courses are geared toward preparation for graduate school. The content areas in psychology reflect those sampled by the Graduate Record Exam Advanced Test in Psychology. Students are encouraged to become involved in psychological research and internship opportunities that are available. In addition, the variety of courses offered provides students with a broad perspective on human behavior and thought that may be applied across multiple workplace settings.

The psychology curriculum includes physiological bases of behavior such as the brain and nervous system, sensory mechanisms, and perception; learning, memory, concept formation, thinking, language, and problem-solving; development, personality and abnormal behavior; psychological testing; and the influence of social contexts on the individual. In addition, opportunity is provided for students to become involved in psychological research.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:

The Psychology BA major consists of two (2) parts: Required Support and Major Requirements. Each student must complete both parts.

Part I: Required Support: 21 Credits

Complete a 15 credit minor in another area OR 15 credits in non-psychology classes in another area OR 15 credits Internship, as approved by advisor: 15 Credits (A 2.75 overall GPA is required for internships.)

STAT 190 - Basic Statistics Credits: 3
PSYC 380 - Quantitative Research Design and Analysis in Psychology Credits: 3 OR STAT 375 - ANOVA/Experimental Design Credits: 3 OR
STAT 376 - Nonparametric Statistics/Sampling
Credits: 3 OR
STAT 378 - Linear Regression/Time Series
Credits: 3

Part II: Major Requirements: 34 Credits

PSYC 166 - General Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 266 - Experimental Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 429 - History and Systems of Psychology Credits: 3
PSYC 466 - Psychological Research Credits: 4