Department of Psychological Science
Location: Clement Bldg., Room 205
Phone: 931-221-7233
Website: www.apsu.edu/psychology
Description of Major
Psychological Science is the science of behavior and mental processes. The objective of the program is to provide the student with a firm foundation in basic psychology. This includes knowledge of basic content areas, as well as the skills fundamental to all areas of psychology. The Department of Psychological Science and Counseling has adopted the APA undergraduate psychology major learning goals and outcomes (updated 2023) which cover:
- Content Knowledge and Applications
- Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking
- Values in Psychological Science
- Communication, Psychological Literacy, and Technology Skills
- Personal and Professional Development
A student completing the major in psychological science should be able to
- Conduct a search of psychological literature;
- Read and understand journal articles;
- Evaluate hypotheses or theories on the basis of empirical data;
- Design and conduct a research study; and
- Write a paper following APA style.
Psychological Science majors may access a tentative two-year schedule, four-year plan, major & core requirements and the Psychology Undergraduate Handbook at https://www.apsu.edu/psychology/undergrad.php. This list represents the courses as the department hopes to offer them and is provided to help students with long-term planning. Psychological Science majors are required to meet with their advisors during pre-registration to ensure on-course tracking and successful fulfillment of graduation requirements. A major field test (MFT; a brief description can be found at the link provided above) is required the last semester before graduation. August graduates will take the major field test (MFT) during May graduation period.