The course of study for psychology majors is based on a generalist model that is designed to prepare students for a variety of fields within psychology as well as in related disciplines.
Heavy emphasis is given to preparing students for graduate study and in learning those skills necessary to function effectively in a field that is based on empirical research.
Through careful consultation with department advisors, students may elect courses that provide a concentration in specialty areas such as clinical, counseling, developmental, educational, social, and cognitive psychology.
Emphasis is given to psychology as both a natural and social science within the framework of a liberal arts and sciences education. A vast majority of the psychology graduates go on to complete graduate and professional studies.
| Requirements for the major in Psychology* |
| View core curriculum requirements (34-48 credits). |
| Required Courses |
CREDITS |
| PSY 101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| PSY 201 |
Brain and Behavior |
3 |
| PSY/SOC 265 |
Statistics for the Social Sciences |
4 |
| PSY 303 |
Personality Theories |
3 |
| PSY/SOC 305 |
Social Psychology |
3 |
| PSY 320 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 |
PSY 322
PSY 403 |
Laboratory Experiences in Sensation and Perception
or
Laboratory Experiences in Cognition |
3 |
| PSY/SOC 341 |
Research Methods I |
3 |
| PSY/SOC 342 |
Research Methods II |
3 |
| PSY 400 |
Senior Seminar (Capstone for the Psychology Major) |
3 |
PSY 401
PSY 402 |
Introduction to Neuropsychology
or
Laboratory Experiences in Learning |
3 |
|
Electives, selected from any department(s) |
26-42 |
|
Total credits for major |
34 |
*MINOR: The psychology department offers a minor program made up of 18 credits of psychology courses. At least nine credits must be from Cabrini College courses at the 200 level or above. Courses with grades of C- or lower may not be used to fulfill the psychology minor requirements. Students wishing more information should consult the Department.
Special Requirements
Students planning a major or minor in psychology must submit an application to the department chairperson and receive subsequent departmental approval.
Grades of 'C-' or lower may not be used to fulfill required courses in the major. Students planning double majors with psychology must consult regularly with faculty advisors in both majors to help facilitate course selection and planning.
Psychology Honors Program
Students who meet the following psychology department requirements will graduate with honors in psychology:
- Membership in Psi Chi Honor Society
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 in all psychology courses taken at Cabrini
- Successful completion of PSY 498, Honors Research Practicum