The Psychology Major
The psychology major consists of 37 credit hours.

All majors must complete

PS 101, Introduction to Psychology and

PS 301/301L, Experiemntal Design in Psychology (with Lab) (This course has a pre-requisite of MT122, and MT123, Elementary Statistics I and II, with a minimum grade of C- required in MT123)

One course from each group

Group A:
PS 318/318L Sensation and Perception (with Lab)
PS 326 Psychobiology

Group B:
PS 241 Social Psychology
PS 261 Child Development
PS 262 Adolescent Development

Group C:
PS 351 Theories of Personality
PS 435 Tests and Measurement
PS 455 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
PS 457 Psychopathology

Group D:
PS 280/280L Human Memory and Cognitin (with Lab)
PS 332/332L Learning and Behavior (with Lab)
PS 386 Mind, Brain, and Behavior

The remaining 18 hours are PS electives at the 200 level or above.

PS 101 is the only 100-level course that may be counted in the major.
At least 7 courses must be at the 300-400 level.

No more than 6 hours of credit for courses at or above PS 480 can be counted toward the major.

At least 18 hours in the major must be taken at John Carroll University.

A comprehensive examination, given during the senior year, must be passed by all majors in psychology.

Required Support Courses: MT 122 and MT 123 (minimum grade of C- required in MT123) should be taken by the end of the sophomore year. MT 228 may substitute for MT 122.