Psychology

Department: Psychology

Core - Must complete all three courses:
Course Number Title Credits Prerequisites Dist. Skills
PY 101 Introduction to Psychology
3
  
S
  
PY 260 Research Methods & Statistics I
4
 PY 101
S
Q, CW
PY 261 Research Methods & Statistics II
4
 PY 260
S
Q, CW

Total credit hours = 11

Breadth - Must complete four of six courses:
Course Number Title Credits Prerequisites Dist. Skills
PY 203 Abnormal Psychology
3
 PY 101
S
  
PY 205 Social Psychology
3
 PY 101
S
  
PY 238 Biopsychology
3
 PY 101 or BI 105 or permission
S, N
  
PY 270 Cognitive Neuroscience
3
 PY 101 or permission
S, N
  
PY 304 Cognitive Psychology
3
 PY 101
S
  
PY 350 Developmental Psychology
3
 PY 101 or ED 120 or ED 130
S
  
Capstone - Must be taken senior year:
Course Number Title Credits Prerequisites Dist. Skills
PY 415 Capstone in Psychology
3
 Senior Standing
S
CS

Total credit hours = 26 (for mandatory requirements)

  • Juniata POEs must have 45-63 credits, including 18 or more upper-level credits (i.e., 300-400 level).
  • Designated POE in Psychology must contain a minimum of 36 psychology credits, but may contain credits from outside the department with advisor’s approval.
  • Psychology Internship (PY 490) may not count as part of the upper-level course requirements.
  • Up to six credits of research (PY 340/341) may be counted toward the 45-credit minimum for the POE.
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updated April 2021