Dec 07, 2025

Whittier College Catalog 2022-2023

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Whittier College Catalog 2022-2023 ARCHIVED CATALOG

Psychology, B.A.

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Requirements

Those planning to major in Psychology must consult with a Psychology advisor to ensure timely completion of requirements.

A minimum of 36 credits

PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology 3 credits
PSYC 222 - Biological Bases of Behavior 3 credits
PSYC 212 - Research Methods 4 credits
PSYC 212L - Research Methods Lab 0 credits
PSYC 214 - Statistics 3 credits
PSYC 214L - Statistics- SPSS 1 credits
PSYC 415 - Literature Review Seminar 3 credits
PSYC 499 - Senior Presentation in Psychology 1 credits
At least 14 credits of electives in psychology at the 100 level or above
One science course outside the field of psychology, excluding MATH and INTD, 3 credits: Biology , Chemistry , Environmental Science , and Physics

Laboratory Course

One 300-level laboratory course, selected from:

PSYC 325 - Functional Neuroimaging 4 credits
PSYC 332 - Sensation and Perception 4 credits
PSYC 334 - Psychology of Learning 4 credits
PSYC 345 - Developmental Research 4 credits
PSYC 376 - Clinical Communication 4 credits

Recommended Course Sequence

Due to prerequisites, the following course sequence is strongly recommended:

Freshman year:

PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology 3 credits
PSYC 222 - Biological Bases of Behavior 3 credits

Sophomore year:

PSYC 212 - Research Methods 4 credits
PSYC 212L - Research Methods Lab 0 credits
PSYC 214 - Statistics 3 credits
PSYC 214L - Statistics- SPSS 1 credits

Junior year - one 300-level laboratory course:

PSYC 325 - Functional Neuroimaging 4 credits
PSYC 332 - Sensation and Perception 4 credits
PSYC 334 - Psychology of Learning 4 credits
PSYC 345 - Developmental Research 4 credits
PSYC 376 - Clinical Communication 4 credits

Senior year:

PSYC 415 - Literature Review Seminar 3 credits
PSYC 499 - Senior Presentation in Psychology 1 credits

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