Psychology Major
Students in Psychology will:
- Articulate and use the clinical and research methods used to study behavior, emotion, and thought, rather than the uncritical acceptance of intuitive feelings or personal experience as ways of knowing
- Apply and critically evaluate the ideas, theories and research findings within psychology
- Develop and practice oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Prepare for graduate study and/or entry-level work in the social services
- Prepare for professions other than psychology and the social services that require an understanding of human behavior
- Learn to integrate psychology theories and research findings with the Christian faith, both professionally and personally
Students majoring in Psychology may choose from four concentrations:
- The Child and Family Studies concentration is designed for students interested in graduate work in marriage and family therapy or working in a non-profit setting with children and/or families.
- Students pursuing a concentration in Criminal Justice will learn to articulate psychological theory and research related to working with at-risk populations, understand the application of psychology to the legal systems and public policy, and prepare for advanced study in law, criminal justice, or forensic psychology.
- The Pre-Clinical/Counseling concentration is designed for students interested in graduate work in counseling or clinical psychology or entry-level mental health.
- The Pre-Social Services concentration is designed for students interested in graduate work in social work or working in non-profit/human services settings.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- 40% of major requirements must be completed at Judson.
- 40% of major requirements must be upper division.
- Concentrations are available with this major, and courses may help to complete major requirements.
Gen Eds Required by Major
- PSY111 Introduction to Psychology (3 c.h.)and SOC151 Introduction to Sociology (3 c.h.) (fulfill Gen Ed Social Science Requirement)
- PSY301 Reflecting on the Conversation (1 c.h.) (fulfills Gen Ed GEN301 Requirement)
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| PSY111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY301 | Reflecting on the Conversation | 1 |
| PSY419 | Integration of Psychology and Christianity | 3 |
| PSY491 | Senior Seminar in Psychology | 1 |
| SOC151 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SSC281 | Principles and Practices of Human Services | 3 |
| SSC391 | Statistics and Research Design | 4 |
| Psychology Internships 1 | 3 | |
| Psychology Internship I | ||
| Psychology Internship II | ||
| Psychology Electives | ||
| Select one course from each of the following sequences: | 13 | |
| Sequence A | ||
| Psychological Tests/Measurement | ||
| Research Methods/Social Sciences | ||
| Sequence B | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Adolescent Development | ||
| Adult Development and Aging | ||
| Sequence C | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Personality | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Sequence D | ||
| Physiological Psychology | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| History/Systems of Psychology | ||
| Social Science Electives | ||
| Select four from the following: 2 | 12 | |
| Human Resource Management | ||
| A Life Lived Well: Positive Psychology and Human Adjustment | ||
| Adolescent Development | ||
| Interpersonal Relationships | ||
| Health Aspects/Chem Dependency | ||
| Trauma and Crisis Intervention | ||
| Christian Values/Human Sexuality | ||
| Counseling Theories | ||
| Basic Helping Techniques | ||
| Marriage and the Family | ||
| Introduction to Child Advocacy | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Gender, Self, and Society | ||
| Cultural Diversity | ||
Criminal Justice Elective | ||
Psychology Elective | ||
Sociology Elective | ||
Social Science Elective | ||
| Total Hours | 46 | |
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A grade of C or better is required for PSY296 Psychology Internship I (1-3 c.h.)/PSY496 Psychology Internship II (1-3 c.h.). Students may take more than 3 hours of internship.
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If you have a concentration, check your concentration audit first, as required courses will help complete this section. If you do not have a concentration, the Psychology department recommends a minimum of 9 hours from these specific courses.
Optional Concentrations
Criminal Justice Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CJM110 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJM111 | Intro to Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CJM210 | Criminal Law and Procedure | 3 |
| CJM211 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| CJM212 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| CJM383 | Law Enfrcmt Ethics and Morality | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Child and Family Studies Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSY309 | Interpersonal Relationships | 3 |
| PSY411 | Christian Values/Human Sexuality | 3 |
| SSC215 | Marriage and the Family | 3 |
| SSC225 | Introduction to Child Advocacy | 3 |
| SSC330 | Gender, Self, and Society | 3 |
| SSC410 | Family Theories | 3 |
| PSY221 | Child Development | 3 |
| or PSY224 | Adolescent Development | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Pre-Clinical/Counseling Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSY321 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY375 | Health Aspects/Chem Dependency | 3 |
| PSY380 | Trauma and Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| PSY424 | Counseling Theories 1 | 3 |
| PSY425 | Basic Helping Techniques | 3 |
| PSY327 | Psychological Tests/Measurement | 4 |
| or SSC392 | Research Methods/Social Sciences | |
| MIN221 | Adolescent Culture | 3 |
| or SPE328 | Exceptional Child | |
| Total Hours | 22 | |
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Pre-req PSY221 Child Development (3 c.h.), PSY224 Adolescent Development (3 c.h.), PSY321 Abnormal Psychology (3 c.h.), or SSC227 Adult Development and Aging (3 c.h.)
Pre-Social Services Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CJM211 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| PSY424 | Counseling Theories 1 | 3 |
| PSY425 | Basic Helping Techniques | 3 |
| SSC225 | Introduction to Child Advocacy | 3 |
| SSC255 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SSC281 | Principles and Practices of Human Services | 3 |
| SSC355 | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Four-Year Plan)
Academic planning is the student's responsibility. This Graduation Plan is designed to be a guide to assist students as they plan their course selections. This is only a suggested schedule, and is not a substitute for a student's Advising Worksheet, nor the Program Requirements in the Judson University Catalog. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and approval of an academic advisor. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time at which they entered the institution. Course requirements and sequencing may vary with AP courses, transfer courses, English/math placement, or other conditions.
A full-time course load for undergraduate students is 12-18 credits per semester. Illinois residents receiving state aid should register for 15 hours per semester.
In addition to the courses below, chapel is required for all traditional full-time students (i.e., those taking 12 or more credit hours), both residents and commuters. This course counts as 1 credit towards a student's full-time status within the term, but does not earn credits towards graduation.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| BST110 | Intro to the Christian Bible | 3 |
| ENG101 | Expository Writing (or ACT/SAT placement) | 3 |
| PSY111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| GEN101 or ESS101 |
Questions of Life: Entering the Judson Conversation 1 or Wellness |
1 |
| Physical Activity course | 1 | |
| Math based on ACT/SAT placement | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Gen Ed Visual and Performing Arts Elective | 3 | |
| THS110 | Christian Faith: Understanding and Application | 3 |
| ENG102 | Critical Thinking and Writing (or ACT/SAT placement) | 3 |
| SOC151 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| PSY221 |
Child Development or Adolescent Development or Adult Development and Aging |
3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| SPC120 | Foundations of Speech | 3 |
| HIS262 | History of Civilization II | 3 |
| Psychology Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Any Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Gen Ed Biblical Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Gen Ed Science w/Lab | 4 | |
| PSY296 | Psychology Internship I | 1-3 |
| Psychology Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Any Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 14-16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Gen Ed History Elective | 3 | |
| PSY301 | Reflecting on the Conversation 3 | 1 |
| SSC391 | Statistics and Research Design | 4 |
| SSC281 | Principles and Practices of Human Services | 3 |
| Psychology Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Any Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Gen Ed Upper Division English Elective | 3 | |
| PSY301 | Reflecting on the Conversation 2 | 1 |
| PSY419 | Integration of Psychology and Christianity | 3 |
| Social Science Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Any Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| PSY296/496 | Psychology Internship I | 2-3 |
| Hours | 2-3 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| GEN401 | The Good Life: Continuing the Conversation | 3 |
| PSY491 | Senior Seminar in Psychology | 1 |
| Social Science Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Any Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Social Science Elective 2 | 6 | |
| Any Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 121-124 | |
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First-time students (those entering college directly from high school) should take GEN101; transfer students should take ESS101
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See major audit
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GEN301 equivalent