Psychological Science

• LOS 1: Knowledge base in Psychology. Students should demonstrate knowledge and understanding of major concepts, theories, empirical findings, and applications in the main areas of psychology.
• LOS 2: Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking. Students should demonstrate adequate knowledge of the methods and procedures of scientific inquiry and develop scientific reasoning and problem-solving skills.    
• LOS 3: Communication. Students should demonstrate adequate competence in writing, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. They should be able to write persuasive scientific arguments, present information using the scientific approach, and express their own ideas with clarity.
• LOS 4: Ethical and social responsibility. Students should develop ethical and socially responsible behaviors for professional and personal settings. They should be familiar with the formal regulations that govern ethics in the profession (e.g., APA Ethics Code, Codice Deontologico degli Psicologi italiani, Office of Human Research Protections, and IRB protocols) and be able to apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice.
• LOS 5: Professional Development. Students should be able to apply psychology-specific content and skills to workplace settings. They should also develop and refine project management skills, teamwork capacity, and career preparation.

The Psychological Science curriculum provides discipline-specific learning in areas such as cognitive, developmental, and behavioral psychology so that you gain a comprehensive perspective on human behavior and mental processes. From there, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of specialized electives, delving into subjects like neuropsychology, clinical psychology, or another subject that sparks your passion.

To earn your degree, you must complete:

A. The Proficiency and General Distribution Requirements of the University.

B. Core Courses

• PS 101 Introduction to Psychology
• PS 208 Introduction to Statistical Analyses of Psychological Data
• PS 210 Introduction to Research Methods
• PS 307 Cognitive Psychology
• PS 370 Psychobiology
• PS 320 Developmental Psychology
• PS 334 Social Psychology
• Two 300-level PS courses from two of four areas: Cognitive, Psychobiological, Developmental, and Sociocultural
• One PS course from one of three areas: Clinical Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Educational Psychology
• PS 480 Senior Seminar in Psychology

C. Major Electives
As advised, five additional courses are to be chosen from any of the available psychology courses that have not already been used to satisfy core course requirements.

D. General Electives sufficient to give a total of 120 credits.

We are committed to making your college education more affordable. For this reason, we offer a range of merit-based and need-based scholarships and grants to help you pay for school.

Financial Aid

Research is an essential element in the field of psychological science. Our faculty are active researchers in their areas of expertise, and as a JCU student, you have the opportunity to work with them through our for-credit research assistantship program.

Research assistantship program

Dive into your passion for psychology and the social sciences and connect with like-minded peers through vibrant clubs and societies. The Psychology Society (PsS) offers the chance to explore exciting contemporary psychological topics, engage in thought-provoking discussion panels, attend insightful lectures, and participate in special events that deepen your understanding of this ever-evolving field.

The Psychology Society (PsS)