The Alverno Psychology Department has organized its courses and experiences to develop student mastery of concepts, theory, and methods of psychology. Beginning students learn how to observe behavior scientifically and understand basic concepts and theories in psychology. Intermediate students are introduced to theoretical frameworks, research design, and scientific communication. Advanced students learn to integrate theory and experience in sophisticated attempts to understand the complexity of human behavior, including the pursuit of independent inquiries.
Psychological perspectives, such as developmental, cognitive, physiological, social, and psychopathological, serve as foundations for individual courses. These courses become analytical tools in the study of complex psychological issues. Students learn to apply both scientific methodology and psychological theory in situations encountered in actual professional settings.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Requirements | ||
| PSY-110 | Life Span Development | 4 |
| Intermediate Requirements | ||
| BSC-255 | Behavioral Science Research Methods | 4 |
| PSY-250 | Abnormal Psychology | 4 |
| BSC-256 | Probability & Statistics | 4 |
| PSY-301 | Analytic Reading in Psychology | 4 |
| PSY-302 | Classic & Contemporary Psychology Theory | 4 |
| PSY-350 | Experimental Psychology | 4 |
| PSY-399 | Formal Introduction to Advanced Work | 0 |
| PSY Elective | Psychology (PSY) Electives | 8 |
| Advanced Requirements | ||
| INTERN-383 | Internship Seminar | 2 |
| PSY-483 | Advanced Internship Seminar (or PSY-497 or 2 credits of additional PSY electives) | 2 |
| PSY-491 | Senior Seminar | 2 |