Psychology (B.A.)
Administered by Department of Psychology
Effective Spring 2020
As per PRP3604: All students earning a first baccalaureate degree will take at least 30 of their last 45 credits at Bloomsburg University, no more credits are required than the 30 credits. All first baccalaureate students will take at least 50% of credits required for the Major from a PASSHE university. Bloomsburg University may require up to a maximum of 50% of the Major credits. Program exceptions to the policy are to be approved by the Office of the Chancellor.
In addition to university general education requirements, the program of study in psychology requires a minimum of 36 semester hours from the courses specified below, with an average GPA of 2.0 or higher:
CORE COURSES, All majors must take these courses (12 semester hours):
PSYCH.101 Introduction to Psychology
PSYCH.160 Applied Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
PSYCH.281 Research Methods (Prereq: PSYCH.101, PSYCH.160 (min. grade of C in each) (limit 1 repeat)
PSYCH.282 Research Applications (Prereq: PSYCH.101, PSYCH.160, PSYCH.281 with a minimum grade of C in each)
CONTENT COURSES (18 semester hours)
Developmental and Social Psychology Content: Minimum of two courses, each from a different group:
Group 1: PSYCH.253 Social Psychology (Prereq: PSYCH.101)
Group 2: PSYCH.211 Early Child Dev, (Prereq: PSYCH.101) or PSYCH.212,
Adolescent Dev (Prereq: PSYCH.101)
Group 3: PSYCH.311 Adulthood and Aging (Prereq: PSYCH.101) or PSYCH.218,
Principles of Gerontology (Prereq: PSYCH.101)
Specialized and Applied Content: Minimum of one course:
PSYCH.321 Psychological Tests and Measurements (Prereq: PSYCH.101, PSYCH.160, PSYCH.281 with min. grade of C in each)
PSYCH 327 Positive Psychology (Prereq: PSYCH.101, PSYCH.160, PSYCH.281 with min. grade of C in each)
PSYCH.376 Behavior Modification (Prereq: PSYCH.101, PSYCH.160, PSYCH.281
with min. grade of C in each)
PSYCH.390 Special Topics in Applied Psychology (Prereq: PSYCH.101,
PSYCH.160, PSYCH.281 with min. grade of C in each)
PSYCH.439 Introduction to Clinical Psychology (Prereq: PSYCH.101, PSYCH.160, PSYCH.281 with a min. grade of C in each, PSYCH.282, and either PSYCH.335 or PSYCH.336 or PSYCH.337)
Personality and Disorders Content: Minimum of one course:
PSYCH.335 Psychological Disorders (Prereq: PSYCH.101, PSYCH.160,
PSYCH.281 with a min. grade of C in each, PSYCH.282)
PSYCH.336 Theories of Personality (Prereq: PSYCH.101, PSYCH.160,
PSYCH.281 with a min. grade of C in each, PSYCH.282)
PSYCH.337 Developmental Psychopathology (Prereq: PSYCH.101, PSYCH.160, PSYCH.281 with min. grade of C in each, PSYCH.282 and PSYCH.211 or PSYCH.212)
Experimental Psychology Content: Minimum of two courses:
PSYCH.360 Cognitive Psychology (Prereq: PSYCH.101, PSYCH.160, PSYCH.281
with a min. grade of C in each, PSYCH.282)
PSYCH.375 Psychology of Learning (Prereq: PSYCH.101, PSYCH.160,
PSYCH.281 with min. grade of C in each, PSYCH.282)
PSYCH.380 Behavioral Neuroscience (Prereq: PSYCH.101, PSYCH.160,
PSYCH.281 with a min. grade of C in each, PSYCH.282)
Capstone Courses (6 semester hours) – All majors must take two of these courses. Note that these courses have specialized prerequisites, designed primarily for seniors.
PSYCH.401 History of Psychology (Prereq. PSYCH.101, PSYCH.160, PSYCH.281 with a min. grade of C in each, PSYCH.282, and either PSYCH.335 or PSYCH.336 or PSYCH.337 or PSYCH.360 or PSYCH.375 or PSYCH.380)
PSYCH.406 Psychology Seminar (Prereq. PSYCH.101, PSYCH.160, PSYCH.281 with a min. grade of C in each, PSYCH 282, and consent of instructor; each specific seminar may have additional prerequisites) One seminar may be counted for the major; additional seminars are electives.
PSYCH.441 Theory and Practice of Academic Psychology (Prereq: 60 credits earned, PSYCH 101, PSYCH.160, PSYCH.281 with min. grade of C in each, PSYCH.282 and consent of the instructor) Apply the week before scheduling starts.
PSYCH.464 Advanced Experimental Design (Prereq: PSYCH.101, PSYCH.160, PSYCH.281 with a min. grade of C in each, PSYCH.282; or consent of instructor)
PSYCH.466 Independent Study in Psychology (Prereq: PSYCH.101, PSYCH.160, PSYCH.291 (min. grade of C in each), PSYCH.282, consent of instructor and departmental approval and approval by the Dean of Liberal Arts) Speak with professor before scheduling starts.
PSYCH.497 Psychology Practicum (Prereq: 90 semester hours and completion of PSYCH.282; and consent of instructor) Make appointment to apply for a Fall Practicum by March 1, or for a Spring Practicum by October 1. Read Securing Your Practicum on the BU Psych Dept website prior to appointment.
Additional Items Required for Graduation
Psychology Department Senior Survey
Psychology Department Exit Exam
ELECTIVES: These Courses may be used for a psychology minor, but not for the major. Psychology majors may take these as electives.
PSYCH.131 Psychology of Adjustment and Well-Being
PSYCH.210 Lifespan Psychology (Prereq: PSYCH.101)
PSYCH.235 Introduction to.Abnormal Psychology (Prereq: PSYCH.101)
PSYCH.254 Psychological Aspects of Social Issues (Prereq: PSYCH.101)
PSYCH.309 Cognitive Development (Prereq: PSYCH.101 and PSYCH.211 or PSYCH.212 and 60 credits earned)