Course variations

Course summary

The program for majors is designed for those who wish to study psychology as part of a liberal education; for those who plan to use their training in related vocations such as the professions, governmental organizations, business and industry, and psychological services; and for those who are preparing for graduate work in psychology. Course offerings are open to students in other departments who need a background in those aspects of psychology that are related to their respective fields. Also, it is possible to combine a major in psychology with the certificate programs in abnormal child psychology, and helping skills.

Program modules

The modules include PSYCH 105 Introductory Psychology, PSYCH 106 Psychology Applied to Daily Living: Dealing with Friends, Alcohol, and Sex, PSYCH 203 Introduction to Critical Psychology, PSYCH 230 Human Sexuality, PSYCH 306 Industrial Psychology, PSYCH 307 Human Factors, PSYCH 308 Organizational Psychology, PSYCH 309 Cultural Diversity in Organizations, PSYCH 310 Pseudoscience and Human Behavior, PSYCH 311 Elementary Statistics in Psychology, PSYCH 312 Experimental Methods in Psychology, PSYCH 316 Applied Research in Psychology, PSYCH 320 Health Psychology, PSYCH 321 Introduction to Personality, PSYCH 324 Psychology of Women, PSYCH 328 Self Control, PSYCH 333 Abnormal Psychology, PSYCH 342 Assessment and Treatment of Dual Diagnosis, PSYCH 350 Social Psychology, PSYCH 361 Principles of Developmental Psychology, PSYCH 363 Psychology of Aging, PSYCH 372 Introduction to Physiological Psychology, PSYCH 384 Sensation and Perception, PSYCH 390 Operant Behavior, PSYCH 401 Historical Development of Psychology, PSYCH 403 Cultural Issues in Psychology, PSYCH 409 Affective Neuroscience, PSYCH 412 Psychological Testing and Measurement, PSYCH 440 Clinical/Community Psychology.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants must have completed at least 12 years of elementary through secondary school culminating in an appropriate secondary certificate or external examination. Grades must be distinctly above average. Applicants graduating from accredited high schools outside the United States of America (USA) must have a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale). Schooling should reflect adequate preparation in humanities, mathematics, basic sciences, and social sciences. Applicants are required to take an English language proficiency examination to demonstrate a basic proficiency in the English language, or qualify to waive testing. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 520 (paper test) or 68 (electronic test). The IELTS minimum score is 5.5. Applicants must submit the Certificate of Financial Responsibility in order to demonstrate that they have adequate financial resources to meet the educational expenses.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Washington State University

Department name

College of Liberal Arts, Department of Psychology