Psychology

Overview

The Psychology Program at the University of Montevallo offers students excellent preparation in the field of Psychology, equipping graduates for entry into graduate school or a professional career. The undergraduate curriculum is designed to cover the major areas of Psychology. For students interested in attending graduate school in Psychology, the faculty offer opportunities to engage in individual research projects and conference attendance and participation.

Psychology majors may also be interested in the Psychology/Social Work double major.

Why Psychology at UM?

Students study behavior and mental processes.
A degree in psychology can help prepare you for jobs that require research and statistical skills, knowledge of lifespan development, biological bases for behavior, animal and human learning, or cognition and interacting with individuals with mental illness.
A psychology degree will also help you on your path to graduate school in a variety of careers that include but are not limited to experimental psychology, neuroscience, law, health and wellness, fine arts, and business.
Psychology is an enormously diverse and varied discipline with a tremendously rich future and unlimited potential for exploration and learning.

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PSYC-jubran — Psychology Students in a Discussion-Based Course

Degree/Course Requirements

Psychology Major Requirements (39 hours)

Major Course Requirements (39 hours)

PSYC 201 or 202 (Foundations in Psychology) (3)

PSYC 300 (Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences) (3)

PSYC 301 (Research Methods in Psychology) (3)

PSYC 306 (Lifespan Developmental Psychology) (3)

PSYC 310 (Psychopathology) (3)

PSYC 321 (Social Psychology) 3)

PSYC 325 (Biological Psychology) (3)

PSYC 499 (Senior Seminar Hist. of Psychology) (3)

PSYC 340 (Cognitive Psychology) or

PSYC 345 (Principles of Learning) (3)

PSYC 300/400 Elective (3)

PSYC 300/400 Elective or SWK 311 (3)

Courses recommended for interest in Clinical Psychology or Counseling:

PSYC 315, 340, 345, 350, 351, 352, 418, 430.

Courses recommended for interest in Experimental Psychology:

PSYC 340, 345, 415, 420, 430.

General Education Core (57-62 hours)

First-Year Seminar….……………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 hours
- Choose: UM 101or HNRS 101
Written Composition……………………………………………………………………………………………. 6 hours
- Choose: ENG 101 or 103 (Composition I)
- Choose: ENG 102 or 104 (Composition II)
Humanities & Fine Arts…………………………………………………………………….………….……… 18 hours
- Choose one Literature: ENG 231 or 233 (Global Literature I) * or ENG 232 or 234 (Global Literature II) Psychology majors must complete the six-hour sequence in History. Students may also compete the Literature sequence.
- Choose Communications: COMS 101 or 102 (Foundations in Oral Communication)
- Choose one Fine Art: ART 100, 120, 218, 219, 220; MC 100, 325; MUS 121 or 122, 125, 211, 240, 255, 342; THEA 120 or 122, 123
- Choose one Philosophy course: PHIL 110 or 111, 180, 220 or 221, 230, 280, 290
- Choose two of the following courses not used above: AAS 200, ART 100, 120, 218, 219, 220;
- ENG 231 or 233, 232 or 234; FRN 101, 102 or 150, 201, 202 or 250; GER 101, 102, 201, 202; MC 100, 325; MUS 121/122,
- 125, 211, 240, 255, 342; PHIL 110 or 111, 180, 220, 221, 230, 280, 290; REL 110; SPN 101 or 103, 102 or 104 or 150, 201,
- 202 or 250; THEA 120 or 122, 123
Natural Sciences & Mathematics…………………………………………………………………………. 11 hours
- Choose: BIO 105 or BIO 107
- Choose one non-Biology lab science: CHEM 100, 101, 102, 121, 122; ESCI 100; GEOL 110, 115 PHYS 100, 201, 241
- Choose MATH 147
History, Social & Behavioral Sciences………………………………………….…..……………….…. 12 hours
- Choose HIST 101 or 103 (World Civilization I) *
- Choose HIST 102 or 104 (World Civilization II)
- Choose: PSYC 201 or 202
- Choose one of the following: EC 231, 232; FCS 291, 302; GEOG 231, POS 200, 250; SOC 101 or 102; SWK 203, 260, 322
Personal Development ……………………………………………………..……….………………..…..….. 3 hours
- Choose one of the following: ART 250, 255; CS 161; ED 427, 447; ES 200; EXNS 120; FCS 281; MATH 261; MIS 161; MUS 228

Additional requirements for degree (7-12 hours)

Additional Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree…..……….………………..…..….12 hours

Complete the second-year sequence of a world language (201 and 202 or 250): ASL, FRN, GER, SPN. OR complete the first-year sequence of two different world languages.

Additional Requirements for the Bachelor of Science………………………..7 hours

Choose an additional 7 hours in mathematics and/or science not used towards requirement #3 above.

General Electives (19-24 Hours)

Psychology students must take 19-24 credit hours in general electives comprised of courses of their choosing. These hours can be counted toward a minor or a double major.

Psychology Minor Requirements (18 hours)

PSYC 201 or 201 (Foundations in Psychology) (3)

PSYC Electives (15 credit hours)

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Career Opportunities

Career-Ready Graduates

Career opportunities for graduates of the Psychology Program are interesting and varied. Some graduates have found employment with agencies working with mental health, substance abuse, adolescent treatment, nursing homes or senior citizens’ programs, and with state and/or federal programs. Other graduates have gone into industrial market research, hospital administration, employee assistance, counseling, or law school. Still others have chosen the field of education as the way to use their Psychology training. Teaching Psychology at the high school or college level, pursuing graduate training in school counseling and guidance, or graduate training in School Psychology are rewarding options.

Scholarships & Aid

Student Aid

The University of Montevallo Student Aid Office is here to assist UM students and families with the financial aid process. We invite you to review the information provided on our webpages and contact us with questions and for assistance.

Student Aid

Scholarships

All entering freshmen and transfer students admitted to UM by the scholarship priority deadline will be included in the scholarship evaluation for merit-based scholarships. In addition to merit-based awards, scholarships are also available based on financial need, leadership, community service, choice of major, and other miscellaneous criteria.

BSS Departmental Scholarships