Psychology B.S. - Concentration: Research
A Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Research Concentration allows students to focus on the scientific theories and methods of psychology. The Research Concentration enables students to prepare for graduate school and careers in psychological research conducted by universities, businesses, and government. Students work with their advisers when deciding which courses best meet their educational and professional goals.
The department will accept a maximum of 15 transfer credits in the major only if the credits were earned within eight years prior to admission to ESU. No credits can be transferred into the major as equivalents of junior-senior level courses.
Program Features
40-43 credits
Required courses:
| PSYC 100 | GN: General Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSYC 201 | Quantitative Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSYC 202 | Experimental Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSYC 341 | Measurement and Evaluation | 3 credits |
| PSYC 321 | Theories Of Personality | 3 credits |
And 2 additional Psychology classes.
Biological based:
Select two courses:
| PSYC 301 | Sensation and Perception | 3 credits |
| PSYC 311 | Physiological Psychology | 4 credits |
| PSYC 312 | Clinical Psychopharmacology | 3 credits |
| PSYC 351 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 3 credits |
| PSYC 326 | Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine | 3 credits |
| PSYC 402 | Cognitive Processes | 3 credits |
Select one course from each of the following groups:
Socio-cultural:
| PSYC 292 | Psychology Of Women | 3 credits |
| PSYC 294 | Psychology of Minority Groups | 3 credits |
| PSYC 305 | Cross-Cultural Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSYC 306 | Cross-Cultural Counseling | 3 credits |
| PSYC 320 | Social Psychology: Theories, Research and Application | 3 credits |
Required Integrative course:
| PSYC 401 | History of Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSYC 409 | Research In Psychology | 1 - 3 credits |
| PSYC 410 | Perspectives in Psychology | 3 credits |
Each course within the major can only be counted for one requirement.
Additional Requirements:
- All of the 300 and 400 level Psychology courses required for this program must be taken at East Stroudsburg University. No more than 15 credits in the major will be accepted for transfer.
- All required courses must be passed with a “C” or higher.
- Please read university requirements found in this catalog.
4 Year Curriculum Program Plan: Research Concentration
(Subject to change by the university without notice)
Freshman Year
Fall
| PSYC 100 | GN: General Psychology | 3 credits |
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| FYE 100 | University Studies | 3 credits |
| HPLW 105 | Health Promotion and Lifetime Wellness | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| PSYC 201 | Quantitative Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSYC 321 | Theories Of Personality | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
| PSYC 341 | Measurement and Evaluation | 3 credits |
| PSYC ____ | Psychology - Socio-cultural Based | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| PSYC 202 | Experimental Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSYC ____ | Psychology - Biological Based | 3-4 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15-16 |
Junior Year
Fall
| PSYC ____ | Psychology - Biological Based | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| PSYC 401 | History of Psychology | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Senior Year
Fall
| PSYC 410 | Perspectives in Psychology | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| PSYC 409 | Research In Psychology | 1 - 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ____ | Psychology or Upper Division Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 120