What does it take to major in Psychology at LaGrange College?
A little motivation and 37 semester hours (12 courses) in the Psychology Department, not including the introductory course (PSYC 1101). Twenty-five of these hours come from the categories below.

Methods (Both Required – See Note 1 Below):

PSYC 2298 Behavioral Studies
PSYC 2299 Research Methods

Experimental Content (Select Two):

PSYC 4455  Cognitive Psychology
PSYC 4465  Physiological Psychology
PSYC 4470  Behavioral Analysis and its Applications

Social/Personality/Development Content (Select Three — See Note 2 Below):

PSYC 3321  Social Psychology
PSYC 3302  Human Growth and Development
or
PSYC 3358 Psychology of Aging
PSYC 3350  Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 4460  Psychology of Personality
PSYC 4480  Advanced Special Topics – (Required – See Note 3 Below)

Major Electives
An additional 12 hours of major courses will be selected by the student. A student may select any 3000- or 4000-level psychology course beyond those counted in the required areas. Up to three courses selected from HUSV 2247, HUSV 2299, HUSV 3308, and BIO 1148 may be applied toward the major with the approval of the advisor.

Assessment
The accomplishment of the psychology objectives will be demonstrated by obtaining an acceptable score on the Area Concentration Achievement Test (ACAT) in psychology. Normally, this test will be given during the student's final semester at LaGrange College.

Notes
1.  Since this department views psychology as a research-based discipline, it is strongly recommended that the student complete PSYC 2298 and PSYC 2299 as soon as possible after the major is declared.

2.  Students may take either PSYC 3302 or PSYC 3358, but not both, to satisfy this requirement. If a student takes both, one course counts toward the 12 hours of major electives.

3.  PSYC 4480 will be offered once per year during January term and will involve advanced study of a specialized topic. Topics will vary from year to year.

4.  PSYC 1101 is a prerequisite to all other psychology courses.  However, PSYC 2298 may be taken at the same time as PSYC 1101