Introduction to the Psychology Major

Catalog description

This course is designed to give Psychology majors the knowledge and tools they need to get the most out of the major and assist them in making informed decisions about career choices in Psychology. There are two main goals for this course. The first is to provide students with helpful tools and resources to enhance their experience as a Psychology major. The second goal is to delineate the knowledge and skills that students are expected to acquire with a Psychology degree and to convey how these can be applied in their future academic, professional, and personal endeavors beyond graduation. During the semester, students will discuss the subdisciplines of Psychology and explore career options with varying levels of education. Students will learn about course requirements for the Psychology major and experiential learning opportunities available outside the classroom. This 1-credit course is required for Psychology majors. It is recommended that students take this course as soon as they declare Psychology as their major. This course may be taken in conjunction with Introduction to Psychology.