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Psychology
By studying Psychology at Webster, you will not only study the specific issues, theories, and science of this discipline — you will also attain a broader understanding of the complexity and diversity of human behavior. You’ll get the whole context for understanding the behavior of the individual.
To achieve this, you will use approaches that range from the scientific to the philosophical, from the experimental to the theoretical. Through these methods you will develop and apply problem-solving skills that will help you think analytically and to communicate clearly and persuasively throughout your life and career.
Many Approaches to Psychology
Our friendly, professionally experienced faculty specialize in a variety of areas that will allow you to approach psychology from several different perspectives, including:
o Biological and Evolutionary perspectives: The roles of biological processes, structures, and inherited tendencies in explaining human behavior;
o Clinical and Counseling perspectives: The diagnosis and treatment of mental, behavioral disorders, and adjustment problems;
o Lifespan Development perspectives: Examination of how individuals grow, develop, and change throughout the lifespan;
o Learning and Cognitive perspectives: Examination of the mental processes and environmental situations that underlie, shape, and control behavior;
o Social and Cross-Cultural perspectives: The roles of social and cultural influences on behavior.
Skills and Methods
You will also develop learn advanced research methods, such as the advanced analysis of statistical techniques, research methodology, and psychological testing. Throughout your studies, our faculty will help you:
o Develop analytical skills;
o Integrate theoretical knowledge with practical experience; and
o Build competencies for specific career objectives or specific areas of interest.
Careers
Webster Psychology graduates pursue a wide variety of post-graduate opportunities, from counseling and social work to research, business or academic careers.
Some pursue careers in teaching, social service, nonprofit organizational settings, or corporations, while others are preparing for admission to graduate and professional training programs.
Degree Requirements
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42 required credit hours |
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27 general education credit hours |
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59 elective credit hours |
Courses in psychology (PSYC) are designed to provide the student with an understanding of the complexity and diversity of human behavior and the context for understanding the behavior of the individual.
A minimum of 42 credit hours must be selected from psychology.
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PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology | 3 hours |
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PSYC 2750 Introduction to Measurement and Statistics | 3 hours |
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PSYC 2825 Introduction to Research Methods | 3 hours |
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PSYC 3550 History, Philosophy, and Systems of Psychology | 3 hours |
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PSYC 4900 Senior Seminar | 3 hours |
In addition, one course must be completed from four (4) of the following six (6) content areas.
Biological and Evolutionary Perspectives: The roles of biological processes, structures, and inherited tendencies in explaining human behavior.
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PSYC 4300 Health Psychology | 3 hours |
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PSYC 4400 Human Sexuality | 3 hours |
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PSYC 2825 Introduction to Research Methods | 3 hours |
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PSYC 4550 Drug and Chemical Dependency | 3 hours |
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PSYC 4650 Physiological Psychology | 3 hours |
Clinical and Counseling Perspectives: The diagnosis and treatment of mental, behavioral disorders, and adjustment problems.
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PSYC 3125 Abnormal Psychology | 3 hours |
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PSYC 3775 Personality Theory | 3 hours |
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PSYC 3900 Introduction to Counseling | 3 hours |
Lifespan Development Perspectives: Examination of how individuals grow, develop, and change throughout the lifespan.
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PSYC 2200 Child Psychology | 3 hours |
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PSYC 2250 Adolescent Psychology | 3 hours |
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PSYC 2300 Human Development | 3 hours |
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PSYC 2950 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging | 3 hours |
Learning and Cognitive Perspectives: Examination of the mental processes and environmental situations that underlie, shape, and control behavior.
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PSYC 3325 Psychology of Learning Processes | 3 hours |
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PSYC 3350 Cognitive Psychology | 3 hours |
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PSYC 3375 Behavioral Management | 3 hours |
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PSYC 3725 Psychology of Judgment and Decision Making | 3 hours |
Social and Cross-Cultural Perspectives: The roles of social and cultural influences on behavior.
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PSYC 3575 Organizational Behavior | 3 hours |
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PSYC 3600 Social Psychology | 3 hours |
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PSYC 4350 Cross-Cultural and International Psychology | 3 hours |
Advanced Research Methods: Advanced analysis of statistical techniques, research methodology, and psychological testing.
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PSYC 3800 Experimental Psychology | 3 hours |
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PSYC 4700 Psychological Tests and Measurements | 3 hours |
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PSYC 4750 Advanced Statistics | 3 hours |
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PSYC 4825 Advanced Research Methods | 3 hours |
Special Requirements
No more than six (6) credit hours obtained in practica, independent learning experiences, reading courses, and assessment of prior learning may be applied toward the 42 credit hours required for a major.
Current Webster students should petition for admission to the department on completion of no more than 45 credit hours of academic work. Transfer students are urged to petition for admission to the department at the time of acceptance to the University. Transfer students must complete a minimum of 24 approved credit hours of academic work at Webster within the major. These courses may be included as part of the residency requirement.
Courses completed with a grade below a C- do not count toward fulfilling the specific course requirements of the major.
