Psychology Major
Requirements
Degree Requirements
This major is available as a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree, as defined in the section on degree requirements for all majors in this catalog.
Courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better to count toward the major.
Major Requirements
41 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PSYC 090 | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR | 1 |
| PSYC 101 | SURVEY OF PSYCHOLOGY | 4 |
| PSYC 351 | QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR PSYCHOLOGY | 4 |
| PSYC 352 | RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY | 4 |
| PSYC 485 | SENIOR SEMINAR: ISSUES IN PSYCHOLOGY | 4 |
| Introductory Courses | ||
| Select one introductory course from each of the following concentrations: | 12 | |
| Social/Personality (Option A) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
or PSYC 287 | INTRODUCTION TO PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY | |
| Developmental/Abnormal (Option B) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOPATHOLOGY | ||
or PSYC 286 | INTRO TO DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | |
| Biopsychology/Cognition (Option C) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO BIOPSYCHOLOGY | ||
or PSYC 283 | INTRODUCTION TO COGNITION | |
| Seminar | ||
| Select one seminar from one of the following concentrations and one other upper-division course (may be another seminar) from a different concentration | 8 | |
| Social/Personality (Option A) | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN AND GENDER | ||
| SEMINAR IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| SEMINAR IN PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| Developmental/Abnormal (Option B) | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| MEDIA AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT | ||
| SEMINAR IN PSYCHOPATHOLOGY | ||
| SEMINAR IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| Biopsychology/Cognition (Option C) | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| DRUGS AND BEHAVIOR | ||
| SEMINAR IN BIOPSYCHOLOGY | ||
| SEMINAR IN COGNITION | ||
| COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select an additional 4 credits of electives in Psychology | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 41 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Developed a basic understanding of major areas of psychology such as development, personality, social, cognition, biopsychology, abnormal psychology; including knowledge of psychology as an evidence-based, scientific discipline.
- The ability to read and comment on primary research in psychology.
- The ability to design, carry-out, and evaluate research in psychology;
- Gained knowledge in personally identified and selected specialties in psychology;
- The ability to effectively communicate (oral and written) discipline-specific content.
- Learned to apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice.
- Explored potential professional opportunities beyond graduation.
Oregon Preliminary Teaching Licensure in Social Studies
Students who are also seeking an Oregon Preliminary Teaching License must also complete a Secondary Education major with Licensure. A teaching license endorsement in Social Studies also requires a course in ethnic studies. Students should consult with their Education advisor to be sure they are meeting licensure requirements for a Social Studies endorsement with this major.
In order to complete the Secondary Education major with Licensure, students should begin taking education courses no later than their sophomore year. The student must be advised by faculty in both majors. Alternatively, students may complete a Teaching Certificate program at Linfield after degree completion. Students should seek advice from the Education Department Director if you are considering the post-graduation certificate option.