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Requirements for the WC Psychology Major
There are two curricular tracks for WC psychology majors, the General Psychology Track and the Concentration in Behavioral Neuroscience. Both tracks are designed to prepare students for graduate programs in psychology, if that is the path they desire to follow. However, the specific emphasis of each track is slightly different. You should speak with your advisor to determine the best track for you to take. Students are also discouraged from limiting their course selections to only one track. The Behavioral Neuroscience (BN) Concentration is described in its own web page. The requirements for the General Psychology track are described below.
General Psychology Track
The General Psychology Track is designed to provide the broadest exposure to all disciplines in psychology. In all courses, the emphasis is on empirical testing of theoretical psychological models. Therefore, the core is designed to provide students with the quantitative skills required for conducting and evaluating psychological research.
This track is recommended for those students who desire a very broad background in psychology, for those contemplating careers in such fields as experimental psychology, clinical psychology, counseling, social work, industrial/organizational psychology, and educational psychology, or for those who may wish to double major in psychology and another major (e.g., art, English, philosophy, sociology, etc.). The track includes a Natural Science Core, a Psychology Core, a Laboratory Requirement, and a list of Electives.