Department of Psychology

Paula Varnado-Sullivan, Department Head

The Department of Psychology attempts to foster, among all students, a grasp and appreciation of the scientific method in the study of behavior, and to stimulate interest in the field of Psychology. An undergraduate major and minor in Psychology are offered as preparation for either graduate study or careers in which the science of behavior is applicable.

Majors

The major program in Psychology requires 46 semester hours in courses offered by the Department of Psychology, including PSYC 1010 , PSYC 1020 , PSYC 2040 , PSYC 2100 , PSYC 2200 , PSYC 2210 , PSYC 2220 , PSYC 3350 , PSYC 4400 , and PSYC 4620 , and six-3 hour psychology electives. Students for whom there is any possibility of graduate study in Psychology are strongly advised to pursue PSYC 3650 , PSYC 4210 and PSYC 4490 .

Candidates for the bachelor’s degree in Psychology must earn, at Southeastern, a minimum of 23 hours required in the major field.

Minors

A total of 18 semester hours is required for the minor in Psychology. These must include PSYC 1010 and PSYC 1020 and at least 6 semester hours at the 3000 or 4000 level.

Honors Diploma in the Discipline

For information on earning Sophomore Honors Distinction, Senior Honors Distinction, or the Honors Diploma, please consult The University Honors Program section of this catalog, the Director of the Honors Program, and/or your Department Head.