Academics

Click here for psychology course descriptions and information from the 2005-2007 NWU course catalog.

Psychology Major (B.A. or B.S., 32-34 hrs.)

The Psychology major is designed to provide a student with basic knowledge and research skills in the field of psychology. Students experience a variety of learning formats, including lectures, class discussions, seminars, laboratories, field study, and practicum placements. By the time of graduation each student will have conducted their own empirical research investigation. The degree for each student will be determined in conjunction with the department chair, based on the overall composition of the student's program.

Requirements:

PSYCH 001 and 002 (6 hrs)
PSYCH 110 and 111 (8 hrs)
PSYCH 225, 292, 294, and 299 (9 hrs)
One of the following: PSYCH 160, 165, 170, 180, or 212 (3-4 hrs)
One of the following: PSYCH 130, 140, 203, 217, or 231 (3 hrs)
Psychology electives (3-4 hrs)
Must have 12 hours of upper level (200-299) credit in the major

Biopsychology Major (B.S., 66 hrs.)

The Biopsychology major is a multidisciplinary program of study designed for students who are interested in the interaction of psychological and biological phenomena, and/or the biological bases of behavior and cognition. Biopsychology is a particularly well suited major for those who wish to pursue graduate study in the areas of physiological, biological, or clinical psychology, neuropsychology, neuroscience, and medical school.

Requirements:

PSYCH 001 and 002 (6 hrs)
PSYCH 110, 111, and 160 (12 hrs)
PSYCH 212, 213, 292, 299 (8 hrs)
One of the following: PSYCH 118, 165, 180, or 231 (3 hrs)
BIO 050, 160, and 170 (12hrs)
Two of the following: BIO 200, 246, 262, 264, 265, 269, 270, 275, 276, 281, 282, 283, 291, or 297 (5 hrs)
CHEM 51/51L (4 hrs)
CHEM 120/120L (4 hrs)
CHEM 121/121L (4 hrs)
CHEM 122/122L (4 hrs)
PHYSICS 101 or 111 ( 4hrs)

Business Psychology Major (B.S., 66 hrs.)

The Business-Psychology major is administered jointly by the Psychology Department and the Business, Accounting, and Economics Department. Students who successfully complete the program may elect to pursue graduate study in Business, Psychology, or other areas.

Requirements:

PSYCH 001 and 002 (6 hrs)
PSYCH 110, 111, 140, and 160 (15 hrs)
PSYCH 170, 217, and 220 (9 hrs)
ACCOUNTING 031 and 032 (6 hrs)
BUSAD 100 and 115 or 248 (6 hrs)
BUSAD 231, 235, 247, and 297 (12 hrs)
PHIL 125 or BUSAD 239 (3 hrs)
ECON 053 (3 hrs)
SOC 206, 223, or 230 (3 hrs)
PSYCH 299 or BUSAD 295 (3 hrs)

Psychology Minor (18 hrs.)

To obtain a minor in psychology, a student must successfully complete (with a grade of C or higher) 18 hours of psychology, at least nine of which are taught by the Psychology Department at Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Requirements:

PSYCH 001 and 002 (6 hrs)
One of the following: PSYCH 160, 165, 170, 180, or 212 (3-4 hrs)
One of the following: PSYCH 130, 140, 203, 217, or 231 (3 hrs)
Psychology electives (6 hrs)