Department of Psychology

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The aims of the undergraduate major in psychology are several:

• To develop a scientific understanding of human behavior and experience, to develop critical thinking skills;
• To learn how psychological knowledge is generated; and
• To apply psychological principles to the solution of human problems.

A student who completes the psychology curriculum receives a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and preparation for a career in teaching, business, or law, as well as for graduate work in clinical, applied, or academic psychology. A psychology minor complements any line of study. Psychology courses also contribute to a major in organizational studies, a minor in early childhood intervention, and the major and minor in women’s and gender studies. The Department of Psychology is also part of two interdisciplinary institutes: the Institute for Biochemical and Psychological Study of Individual Differences and The University of Tulsa Institute for Trauma, Adversity, and Justice. Psychology majors are encouraged to take part in activities beyond their formal course work such as participating in faculty research labs and institutes, engaging in independent research projects, departmental colloquia, the Psi Chi National Honor Society and service learning in community settings.

Learning Objectives

Students who complete the undergraduate program will demonstrate a knowledge base of major experimental findings and theoretical perspectives in psychology.

• Apply basic research methods, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation;
• Pursue post-baccalaureate education or enter the workforce; and
• Apply psychological principles to personal, social, organizational, and diversity issues (i.e., Identify appropriate applications of psychology in solving problems such as the origins and treatment of abnormal behavior, tests and measurement, and psychology-based interventions while recognizing the sociocultural contexts that influence individual differences in beliefs, values, and interactions.).

Programs

• Psychology, B.A.
• Psychology, B.S.

• Psychology Minor

Courses

• PSY 2023 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
• PSY 2053 Psychology of Work
• PSY 2083 Psychology of Trauma
• PSY 2143 Psychology of Advertising
• PSY 2153 Applied Sport Psychology
• PSY 2253 Foundations of Psychology
• PSY 2273 Critical Thinking in Psychology
• PSY 3013 Research Methods
• PSY 3023 Assessment of Individual Differences
• PSY 3033 Abnormal Psychology
• PSY 3053 Social Psychology
• PSY 3063 Developmental Psychology
• PSY 3073 Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• PSY 3083 Clinical Psychology and Behavior Change
• PSY 3991-3 Independent Study
• PSY 4003 Theories of Personality
• PSY 4013 History of Psychology
• PSY 4023 Psychology of Women
• PSY 4033 Cognitive Psychology
• PSY 4063 Psychology of Diversity
• PSY 4083-4 Biological Foundations of Behavior
• PSY 4183 Topics in Psychology
• PSY 4193 Occupational Health Psychology
• PSY 4223 Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
• PSY 4233 Responding to Violence
• PSY 4243 Journalism and Trauma
• PSY 4253 Evolutionary Psychology
• PSY 4771 Clinical Psychology Practicum
• PSY 4871-3 Community Psychology Practicum
• PSY 4973 Senior Seminar
• PSY 4991-3 Independent Research
• PSY 5003 Behavior Neuroscience Psychology
• PSY 5283 Statistical Methods for Research II
• PSY 5973 Seminar

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