“The psychology professors really care about your progress as a student. They have helped me prepare for my future.�
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Psychology Dr. Greggory Hundt, Chair; Dr. Kelly Curtis; Dr. Deborah Danzis; Dr. Sadie Leder; Dr. Kirsten Li-Barber; Dr. Stacy Lipowski; Dr. Christopher Lootens; Dr. Jana Spain; Dr. Kimberly Wear. The psychology department welcomes all those who are interested in the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. The department offers a program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. This program provides many options, allowing students to create an individualized academic plan that meets their particular needs and prepares them for a variety of post-graduation options. Specifically, graduates of the psychology program continue their education with graduate training in sub-areas of psychology, such as clinical, social, personality, developmental, cognitive, and industrial/organizational psychology. Other graduates complete post-baccalaureate training in professional fields such as law, business, medicine, and education. Our psychology graduates also choose employment in a variety of business and human service organizations. Non-majors may take any psychology course provided they have met the appropriate prerequisites. All students wishing to major in psychology should consider their career options early in their academic program and seek appropriate information and assistance from the psychology faculty. Student Learning Outcomes 1. Students will develop a broad knowledge base of psychology. 2. Students will develop critical thinking skills in psychology. 3. Students will understand research methods in psychology. 4. Students will understand ethics in psychology. 5. Students will develop career-relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities. 6. Students will develop their communication skills. Degree Requirements The Department of Psychology offers the B.S. degree in Psychology. To graduate from High Point University with this degree, students must complete the following:
B.S. in Psychology Major Requirements................................44 credits University Core Requirements.................50 credits Electives..................................................34 credits TOTAL..........................................128 credits Requirements for the B.S. in Psychology (44 credits) Required Core Courses (16) Complete each of the following courses: PSY 2000. Introduction to Psychology (4) PSY 2100. Statistics for Psychology (4) PSY 3100. Research Methods in Psychology (4) PSY 4100. Advanced Research Methods in Psychology (4) Required Electives (28) Select 3 courses from Area A, 2 courses from Area B, and 8 credits from Area C. A. Survey of Psychology Choose 3 of the following courses (12): PSY 2200. Personality Psychology (4) PSY 2250. Abnormal Psychology (4) PSY 2300. Lifespan Development (4) PSY 2400. Social Psychology (4) PSY 2500. Cognitive Psychology (4) PSY 2600. Biopsychology (4) PSY 2880. Special Topics (4) B. Psychological Processes Choose 3 of the following courses (8): PSY 3210. Person Perception (4) PSY 3310. Child Development (4) PSY 3410. Social Cognition (4) PSY 3420. Close Relationships (4) PSY 3450. I/O Psychology (4) PSY/GBS 3470. Cross-Cultural Psychology (4) PSY 3510. Language and Thought (4) PSY 3610. Health Psychology (4) PSY 3620. Human Sexuality (4) PSY 3710. Career Development & Psychology (4) PSY 3880. Special Topics (4)