Course Listings
Psychology
A major and a minor are available in Psychology.
Major in Psychology
40 credit hours
- PSYC 100 General Psychology3
- PSYC 319 Cognitive Psychology3
- PSYC 380 Statistics in Research3
- PSYC 401 Psychology Research I1
- PSYC 403 Psychology Research II2
- PSYC 409 Senior Internship2
- PSYC 410 Senior Seminar in Psychology2
- Additional psychology classes18
- Related courses selected from the following:6
- BIOL 120 Cell Biology and Genetics
- BIOL 212 Empathic Animals
- CJRJ 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice
- KIN 350 Sport Culture and Psychology
- PJCS 201 Violence and Nonviolence
- PUBH 200 Introduction to Public Health
- PUBH 210 Culturally Responsive Health Promot
- SOC 200 Principles of Sociology
- SOC 210 Sociology of the Family
- SOWK 221 Human Behavior
- WGS 200 Introduction to Gender Studies
Student learning outcomes
Graduates in Psychology will:
- Explain and apply research methods.
- Use critical thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solve mental health problems.
- Demonstrate how psychological principles function within personal, social, and organizational contexts.
- Indicate effective written communication in APA style.
- Identify and respect the complexity of sociocultural and internal diversity.
- Explore career options and engage in career planning.
- Engage in meaningful discussions about the relationship between faith and psychology.
Planning guide
| First Year | Goshen Core General Psychology Related courses |
| Second Year | Goshen Core Psychology courses Related courses SST |
| Third Year | Goshen Core Upper-level courses in major Related courses |
| Fourth Year | Balance of Goshen Core Balance of major and related courses Statistics in Research/Psychology Research (Fall of 4th year) Senior Seminar Internship |
Minor in Psychology
18 credit hours
- PSYC 100 General Psychology3
- Additional psychology courses, at least 12 credit hours upper-level (300 or above)15
PSYC 100 General Psychology
An introduction to the methods, concepts and principles used in the study of behavior. Includes a survey of topics in psychological development, individual differences, memory, personality structure, mental health, learning and social psychology.
PSYC 319 Cognitive Psychology
A study of how people understand and interpret the world. Primary topics include learning, memory, decision-making, sensation/perception, and intelligence. Prerequisite: Psyc 100. Offered every other year.
PSYC 380 Statistics in Research
A study of data analysis and its relationship to research methods in a variety of settings. Collection, presentation and analysis of numerical data, including descriptive, parametric, and nonparametric statistics. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the Quantitative Literacy requirement in...
PSYC 401 Psychology Research I
In a small group collaboration, students design, propose, and prepare to conduct a research study. Special attention is given to Human Subjects Institutional Review Board (HSIRB) Requirements. Prerequisite/corequisite: Psyc 380.
PSYC 403 Psychology Research II
Further data collection and analysis of the problem studied in Psyc 401, culminating in a written thesis and oral presentation. Prerequisite: Psyc 380, 401.
PSYC 409 Senior Internship
Internship offers opportunity to observe and participate in a supervised field learning experience in which psychological theories and concepts are employed and issues pertaining to psychology as a career can be addressed. Prerequisites: minimum of 12 hours of upper-level psychology...
PSYC 410 Senior Seminar in Psychology
A focus on integrative issues concerning psychology, science and faith, primarily Christianity. Attention will also be given to philosophical reasoning. This student-led seminar is structured around student-selected topics such as free will, prayer, religion and mental health/illness, therapy and faith,...