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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Psychology (B.A.)
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Courses in psychology provide an understanding of human behavior and mental processes from a scientific perspective. The Psychology B.A. prepares students for careers that involve knowledge of behavior along with skills in data analysis and research. It is well-suited for students who are also interested in the other social sciences and humanities, and who intend to work in social services, mental health agencies, or business-related areas such as human resources. There are many opportunities for students to become involved in research in our extensive laboratory facilities and in field experiences in the community.
For details on pursuing a secondary education second degree (BSEd) to teach Psychology in middle school/high school, click on the links to theSecondary Education - Second Degree Program and the School of Education page in this catalog. Note: The BSEd as a second degree in these programs cannot be earned without completion of the bachelor’s degree in the content area from the College of Science. See Program Requirements below for a link to the Secondary Education - Second Degree 4-Year Plan.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the degree, students will:
- know the major theoretical approaches, findings, and historical trends in psychology
- be able to understand the major research methods in psychology, including design, data analysis, and interpretation
- be able to think critically and use the scientific approach to understand behavior
- be able to understand the values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a science (e.g., value of empirical evidence, tolerance for ambiguity, ethics in research, teaching, and practice)
- be able to apply concepts, information, and skills learned in psychology courses to their lives and work
- be able to effectively locate and evaluate sources of information
- be able to express themselves effectively in the discourse of the discipline
- be able to understand people from a diverse range of backgrounds and varying demographic characteristics such as age, race, disability, sexual orientation, class, ethnicity, religion, and cognitive abilities
- be able to make decisions about future employment or graduate education
Program Delivery:
- This program is available on-campus.
Declaring this Major:
- Declare this major within the Department of Psychology .
General Requirements:
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Program Requirements:
Psychology (B.A.) 4-Year Plan :
- A grade of C- or higher in all department courses required for the major and an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher for all courses taken in the major.
- Either PSY 37700 or PSY 47700 can count in the major, but not both.
- No credits can share between General Education requirements and Distribution requirements.
- Up to six credits can share between General Education requirements and Human Diversity & International Relations requirements.
- No credits can share between the PSY major requirements and Human Diversity & International Relations requirements.
Psychology (B.A.) with Secondary Education 4-Year Plan :
To earn the B.A. with a major in psychology, you must fulfill the following requirements in addition to the General Requirements noted above:
General Education Requirements: Credits 33
- Click on the General Education Requirements link above for details.
- A grade of C- or higher is required for each course used to satisfy the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Requirements.
English Writing and Speaking: Credits 6
Both courses require a grade of C- or better
Distribution: Credits 9
Choose 3 credits in each of the following areas:
Science & Mathematics: Credits 3
Choose one course from the following disciplines:
- Agriculture (only FNR 10300)
- Anthropology (only ANTH 20001)
- Astronomy
- Biology (excluding BIOL 10500)
- Chemistry
- Entomology
- Geography (only physical geography)
- Geology
- Mathematics (excluding MA 10100, 10200, 10300, 10900, 11100/11101, 11300, 12401)
- Physics
Social & Behavioral Sciences: Credits 3
Choose one course from the following disciplines:
- Anthropology (excluding ANTH 20001)
- Communication (excluding COM 11400, 21000, 23800, 31200, 31600, 32700, 35300, 44300, 46300)
- Communication Sciences & Disorders
- Economics (excluding ECON 27000)
- English (only ENGL 20501, 20600)
- Geography (only human, cultural, or social geography)
- Gerontology (only GERN 23100)
- International Studies (only INTL 20000)
- Journalism (only COM 30001, 30002)
- Linguistics
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
- Political Science (excluding POL 39500)
- Sociology (excluding SOC 35100)
- Spanish (only SPAN 42500, 42601, 42800)
- Women’s Studies (only WOST 21000, 24000)
Humanities: Credits 3
Choose one course from the following disciplines:
- Arabic
- Architectural Engineering Technology (only ARET 21000, 31000)
- Chinese
- Classical Studies
- Communication (only COM 21000, 21500, 23800, 31200, 31600, 35300, 43600, 47100)
- Comparative Literature
- East Asian Language and Culture
- English (Excluding 12900, 13100, 20501, 20600, 23200, 23301, 23401, 33101, 36402, 39800, 42101, 42202, 46001)
- Film Studies
- Fine Arts (excluding studio courses)
- Folklore
- French
- German
- History
- International Language and Culture Studies (excluding ILCS 30000)
- International Studies (excluding INTL 20000)
- Japanese
- Journalism (excluding COM 30001, 30002)
- Latin American Studies
- Medieval Studies
- Music (excluding performance/skills courses)
- Near East Language and Culture
- Peace and Conflict Studies (only PACS 20000)
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Spanish (excluding SPAN 42500, 42601, 42800)
- Theatre (excluding performance/production courses)
- Women’s Studies (excluding WOST 21000, 24000)
Western Culture Studies: Credits 3
Choose one of the following courses:
Human Diversity and International Relations: Credits 12
Choose 12 credits from the following list of courses:
Note: Courses meeting requirements for the Human Diversity & International Relations area may not double-count in other areas of the major.
Major Courses Required: Credits 21
Additional Course Requirements: Credits 9
Choose three courses from the following list:
Psychology Elective Courses 2000+ Level: Credits 12
In the case of courses which can be repeated for credit (e.g., PSY 39200; PSY 49600), more than one section of the same course number must have substantially different content, as approved by the department chair, if both are to be used toward meeting this requirement. At least three credits must be taken at Purdue Fort Wayne.
Capstone Requirement: Credits 3
Choose one of the following:
The capstone course is a culminating experience in the senior year in which the student develops a major project (literature review, research proposal, empirical study, or service learning project) that demonstrates characteristics of critical thinking, including the ability to identify a problem, evaluate evidence, and use information to analyze existing conclusions, draw new conclusions, or contribute to real-world applications or understanding of larger issues.
Note: Either PSY 37700 or PSY 47700 can count in the major, but not both.
Prerequisites:
1. Senior standing (90 credits) or completion of 33 credits in psychology
2. Successful completion of PSY 20300 with a grade of C- or better
Supplemental Requirements:
- Completion of the FOCUS career guidance tool and a Career Development Center session to review the results (during PSY 14000)
- Completion of a Career Development Center session to review resume or curriculum vitae (during junior year)
- Completion of a Career Development Center session focused on cover letter review, personal statement review, or mock interview (during senior year)
- Successful completion of the Exit Exam in Psychology
General Electives
- Sufficient additional credits to bring the total to 120
Student Responsibility
You are responsible for ensuring that you satisfy all graduation requirements specified for each selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career. If you cannot complete all program requirements by your stated graduation date but fail to remove those from your plan of study, the Registrar’s Office in consultation with your academic advisor will remove unmet pursuits from your plan of study. Changing curricular records during the graduation term of application may affect state or federal financial aid awards. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.
Additional Course Use:
Courses listed below may also be considered in meeting specific degree requirements:
PSY 20100 required; ECON 27000, POL 39500, PPOL 30000, SOC 35100, STAT 24000, STAT 30100, STAT 51100 accepted
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