Psychology: Agency (BA.PSY.AGY)

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BA in Psychology with a Concentration in Agency

This concentration is designed for students who are interested in developing their psychology knowledge and skills by getting involved in the local community as professional social scientists. This concentration produces graduates who are generally skilled in conscientiousness, communication, leadership, and teamwork-skills highly valued by most employers, inside and outside the field of psychology. Students interested in acquiring the skills and experience that can only come from hands-on practice are encouraged to concentrate in this area. Experiences provided in this concentration are powerful evidence of a student's preparation for graduate study or employment. In addition, this concentration provides an excellent foundation for the Certificate in Civic Engagement.

Students intending to concentrate in Agency must apply in writing to the Psychological Sciences Department Chairperson for acceptance.

Note that all required psychology courses must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or better.

Complete the following courses required of all Psychology majors (23 cr):

PSY 1012 - Introduction to Psychological Science 3 cr
PSY 1050 - Human Growth and Development 3 cr
PSY 3010 - Theories of Personality 3 cr
PSY 3040 - Cognitive Psychology 3 cr
PSY 3151 - Psychological Research I 4 cr
PSY 3152 - Psychological Research II 4 cr
PSY 3410 - Biopsychology 3 cr

and complete these courses for the Concentration in Agency (18 cr):

PSY 2210 - Applied Behavior Analysis I 3 cr
PSY 2212 - Applied Behavior Analysis II 3 cr
PSY 3820 - Psychology Proctorship 3 cr
PSY 4421 - Psychology Practicum I 3 cr
PSY 4422 - Psychology Practicum II 3 cr
One 3-credit Civic Engagement course from outside the Psychological Sciences Department 3 cr

(Credits required for the major: 41 cr)

The following courses are recommended for this concentration:

PSY 2040 - Social Psychology 3 cr
PSY 4810 - Internship in Psychology 1-12 cr

And complete the university's Gen Ed requirements

Review the Gen Ed requirements.

Note: These Gen Ed courses are strongly recommended:
BIO 2011 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 cr
BIO 2012 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 cr
MAT 2021 - Statistics I 3 cr
MAT 2022 - Statistics II 3 cr

Agency concentration students are encouraged to earn the Certificate of Civic Engagement

Read about the Certificate of Civic Engagement.