Psychology

Degree Programs

• Bachelor of Arts with a Subject Major in Psychology
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• Psychology Minor
• Organizational Psychology Minor
• Social & Personality Minor
• Psychology & the Legal System Minor

• Psychology Recommended Course Sequence

General Studies

The General Studies requirements for Chadron State College are available on a separate page for easy reference.

Mission

The mission of the psychology program at Chadron State College is to support the College, the Department of Counseling, Psychology & Social Work, & the larger community by providing learning experiences that inspire student achievement, instill ethics & values, promote service, & facilitate lifelong learning. Psychology students will develop the knowledge, understanding, appreciation, discipline, & skills that will enable them to function personally & professionally as informed & socially responsible citizens. Students will be prepared to pursue graduate training, careers within the disciplines, or careers in affiliated areas.

Student Learning Outcomes

The Psychology program at Chadron State College has adopted the student learning outcomes or goals suggested by the American Psychological Association (APA) for undergraduate programs in psychology. Individual students who have completed a psychology major should show progress toward the following learning goals:

• Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, & historical trends in psychology. (Knowledge Base of Psychology)
• Understand & apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, & interpretation. (Research Methods in Psychology)
• Respect & use critical & creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior & mental processes. (Critical Thinking Skills in Psychology)
• Understand & apply psychological principles to personal, social, & organizational issues. (Application of Psychology)
• Value empirical evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, & reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a science. (Values in Psychology)
• Demonstrate information competence & the ability to use computers & other technology for many purposes. (Information & Technological Literacy)
• Communicate effectively in a variety of formats. (Communication Skills)
• Recognize, understand, & respect the complexity of sociocultural & international diversity. (Sociocultural & International Awareness)
• Develop insight into their own & other's behavior & mental processes & apply effective strategies for selfmanagement & self-improvement. (Personal Development)
• Pursue realistic ideas about how to implement their psychological knowledge, skills, & values in occupational pursuits in a variety of settings. (Career Planning & Development)

The Degree of Bachelor of Arts with a Subject Major in Psychology

Students majoring in Psychology are required to complete a minor in another subject area. Courses required for the major do not count for the General Studies Requirement (PSYC 421).

Number	Course Title	Hours
PSYC 131	General Psychology	3
PSYC 234	Cognitive Psychology	3
PSYC 238	Introduction to Behavioral Statistics	3
PSYC 331 PSYC 434	Social Psychology or Organizational Psychology	3
PSYC 332 PSYC 334 PSYC 336	Child Psychology or Developmental Psychology or Adolescent Psychology	3
PSYC 390	Internship in Psychology	3
PSYC 421	Culture & Psychology	3
PSYC 430	Intro to Physiological Psychology	3
PSYC 432	Research Design in Psychology	3
PSYC 433 PSYC 435	Abnormal Psychology or Theories of Personality	3
PSYC 438	Advanced Behavioral Statistics	3
PSYC 442	Modern & Historical Psyc Perspectives	3
Total hours		36

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Minors in Psychology

Psychology minors are designed for non-psychology majors.

Psychology Minor

Number	Course Title	Hours
PSYC 131	General Psychology	3
PSYC 234	Cognitive Psychology	3
PSYC 238	Introduction to Behavioral Statistics	3
PSYC 331	Social Psychology	3
PSYC 332 PSYC 336 PSYC 334	Child Psychology or Adolescent Psychology or Developmental Psychology	3
PSYC 432	Research Design in Psychology	3
* Upper level electives		3
Total hours		21
* Electives: May include any course with a Psychology prefix or a course approved by the student’s advisor & the Chair of the Department of Counseling, Psychology, & Social Work.

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Organizational Psychology Minor

Number	Course Title	Hours
PSYC 234	Cognitive Psychology	3
PSYC 238	Introduction to Behavioral Statistics	3
PSYC 331	Social Psychology	3
PSYC 432	Research Design in Psychology	3
PSYC 434	Organizational Psychology	3
PSYC 421	Culture & Psychology	3
PSYC 435	Theories of Personality	3
Total hours		21

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Social & Personality Minor

Number	Course Title	Hours
PSYC 234	Cognitive Psychology	3
PSYC 331	Social Psychology	3
PSYC 332 PSYC 334 PSYC 336	Child Psychology or Developmental Psychology or Adolescent Psychology	3
PSYC 421	Culture & Psychology	3
PSYC 433	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSYC 435	Theories of Personality	3
PSYC 437 PSYC 439	Case Mgmt & Interviewing Model or Group Processes
Total hours		21

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Psychology & the Legal System Minor

Number	Course Title	Hours
PSYC 234	Cognitive Psychology	3
PSYC 239	Introduction to Forensic Psychology	3
PSYC 331	Social Psychology	3
PSYC 421	Culture & Psychology	3
PSYC 433	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSYC 435	Theories of Personality	3
PSYC 449	Advanced Forensic Psychology	3
Total hours		21

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