1995-1996 Undergraduate Catalog

College of Arts and Sciences - Psychology		 NMSU

Professor Roger Schvaneveldt, department head

Professors Johnston, Paap, Stephan; Associate Professors Cooke, Gregory, McDonald; Assistant Professors Abalakina, Gillan, Lee, Thompson, Trafimow; College Assistant Professor Winters

DEGREE: Bachelor of Arts
MAJOR: Psychology

Students may take a major in psychology either as an area of emphasis in a liberal arts program or in preparation for further graduate education leading to professional careers in psychology. A major in psychology may be appropriate for the liberal arts student who wishes to pursue a career involving extensive social interaction and requiring solutions to people- related problems. Such careers include law, business, parenting, government, education, and management. Professional careers in psychology generally require some postbaccalaureate education. These careers include provision of clinical and counseling services, conducting research, applying research findings in industrial or government settings, and doing teaching and research in educational institutions.

The course requirements listed below should provide an adequate exposure to psychology for the liberal arts student and a basic foundation for students seeking a career in psychology. While all majors should consult with a departmental adviser, students wishing to prepare for a professional career in psychology are especially encouraged to work closely with an adviser. Their adviser can help such students develop a program of study that will prepare them to fulfill their career goals.

Departmental Requirements

PSY 201G, Introduction to Psychology 3 cr.
PSY 310, Experimental Methods 3 cr.
Five courses selected from the following:
PSY 205 or PSY 350, Developmental Psychology
3 cr.
PSY 302, Abnormal Psychology
3 cr.
PSY 317, Social Psychology
3 cr.
PSY 320, Learning
3 cr.
PSY 321, Psychology of Personality
3 cr.
PSY 340, Cognitive Psychology
3 cr.
PSY 375, Introduction to Biopsychology
3 cr.
PSY 380, Perception
4 cr.
PSY 383, Memory
3 cr.
PSY 440, History and Systems of Psychology
3 cr.

Additional electives to bring total credits in psychology to at least 30, with at least 21 being upper-division.

Nondepartmental Requirements

STAT 251, Statistics for Business and the Behavioral Sciences, or E ST 311G,
Statistical Applications. (Note: Grade must be a C or better.)
3 cr.

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