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

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.

Students seeking teaching licensure may earn no grade lower than a C in both major and all licensure coursework.*

_{*This statement added to the catalog 12/2024, though the policy is not new.}