Psychology Major (PSYC), BA

It is suggested that psychology majors consider the following courses:

• PSY 385 - Counseling Credit Hours: 3
• PSY 401 - Group Processes Credit Hours: 3
• PSY 412 - Techniques of Counseling Credit Hours: 3
• PSY 435 - Advanced Research Credit Hours: 0-3
• PSY 440 - Field Experience in Psychology Credit Hours: 3
• PSY 405 - Forensic Psychology Credit Hours: 3
• PSY 420 - Psychology and Christianity Credit Hours: 3
• PSY 430 - Cognitive Neuroscience Credit Hours: 3
• SWK 395 - Child Abuse and Neglect Credit Hours: 3
• SWK 402 - Death, Loss, and Grief Credit Hours: 3
• SWK 410 - Human Diversity Credit Hours: 3
• SWK 411 - Law and Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 3

Note(s):

Students preparing for graduate study in Clinical, Counseling, School, Human Resources/Industrial Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy are encouraged to take PSY 385 , PSY 401 , PSY 412 , and PSY 435  as electives. These courses are required by most graduate programs, and, if they are not taken at Harding, they most likely will be required as leveling courses. PSY 440  is highly recommended.