Behavioral Analysis
Bachelors Degree (4 years)
This major is for students who wish either to enter graduate school in behavioral psychology or to improve the probability of gaining employment in areas related to psychologically oriented humane service: e.g., as a classroom consultant or a program director in a group home for delinquent adolescents, halfway home for persons with mental illness or home for persons who are developmentally disabled. This option particularly stresses applied behavior analysis and behavioral assessment. This major requires two semesters of community placement, which requires instructor and departmental permission and is heavily supervised. 

Total Credits Required for Degree - 130 Credit Hours

Liberal Studies (30 - 40 credits and 2 HP):
(No more than 8 credits from one Department except in fulfilling I.)
I. Composition: 6 – 8 credit hours
II. Humanities: 6 – 8 credit hours
III. Natural Sciences / Math: 6 – 8 credit hours
IV. Social Sciences: 6 – 8 credit hours
V. Formal Communication: 3 – 4 credit hours
VI. Visual & Performing Arts: 3– 4 credit hours
      Graduation Requirements:
              - 300 + Level liberal studies course: 3 – 4 credit hours
              - Laboratory Requirement (PY100L / PY100H / PY204)
              - World Cultures Course: 3– 4 credit hours
              - Health Promotion (2hr):
                            HP200: Physical Well Being: 1 credit hour
                            Activities Course: 1 credit hour

Major (44 Hours):
PY100S, L, or H: Psych as a Natural Science - 4 credit hours
    Or PY100G: Psych as a Social Science
PY203: Behavioral Analysis - 4 credit hours
PY241: Child Psychology - 4 credit hours
PY305: Psychological Statistics - 4 credit hours
PY320: Tests and Measurement - 4 credit hours
PY355: Abnormal Psychology - 4 credit hours
PY403: Behavioral Assessment - 4 credit hours
PY492A: Practicum - 4 credit hours
PY492B: Advanced Practicum - 4 credit hours

One course from:
PY204: Physiological Psychology - 4 credit hours
PY211: Learning - 4 credit hours

One course from:
PY302: Causes & Control of Aggress - 4 credit hours
PY436: Organizational Behavior - 4 credit hours
PY455: Psychopathology - 4 credit hours
PY458: Small group processes - 4 credit hours

Other Required course:*
CIS110: Prin Comp. Info Systems
or CS120: Programming I - 4 credit hours

Minor - Human Service Group (24 Hours)

* Mathematics and computer competence is required. Students satisfy this requirement by completing these courses or equivalent with a grade of “C-“ or higher. The requirement can be waived by demonstrating equal levels of competence to the Psychology Department. Advisor must submit waiver in writing to the Degree Audit Office.