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Psychology The student pursuing a BA or BS in psychology is provided with a background which can be of great value in personal, social and vocational areas of life. The course of study applies the scientific method to the study of the behavior of an individual and behavior between individuals. The understanding of such material can be directly related to a variety of vocational opportunities. In addition, students may take advantage of opportunities to work with faculty in research or in teaching to gain additional experience. Such experiences are especially helpful to those students wishing to pursue graduate education in psychology or related fields. A bachelor's degree in psychology is useful in a wide number of occupations in business, education and industry. The range of positions obtained by graduates covers almost all occupations requiring direct personal contact with other people. Some examples are supervision, training, sales, public relations and interviewing. Also included are positions with city, state and federal agencies, and in applied research. Although there is no licensure or certification to teach psychology in the schools, it is possible to earn a teaching certificate or license in social studies education with endorsement in psychology while pursuing a major in psychology. Persons interested in such teaching should contact the Office of Professional Education. (See "Professional Education Programs (p. 1438)" in the "College of Education (p. 1368), Health and Aviation (p. 1368)" section of the Catalog.) The department also offers courses in speech communication to enhance the student's ability to effectively communicate in the interpersonal, organizational and public contexts. Both conceptual knowledge and practical application are stressed to prepare students to begin careers in business and industry, or to enter graduate or professional schools. Undergraduate Programs

2. Complete a thesis project, supervised and reviewed by appropriate faculty members. Following the completion of requirements, the student may be admitted to doctoral status in Clinical Psychology or Experimental Psychology. Faculty Thad Leffingwell, PhD—Professor and Head Regents Professors: Charles I. Abramson, PhD; John M. Chaney, PhD; Larry L. Mullins, PhD Professors: James W. Grice, PhD; Douglas Hershey, PhD; Shelia Kennison, PhD; David G. Thomas, PhD; LaRicka Wingate, PhD Associate Professors: Matt Alderson, PhD; Jennifer Byrd-Craven, PhD; DeMond Grant, PhD; Celinda Reese-Melancon, PhD; David Schrader, PhD; Stephanie N. Sweatt, PhD; Maureen Sullivan, PhD; Tony Wells, PhD Assistant Professors: Amanda Biraldi, PhD; Lucia Ciciolla, PhD; Ashley Clawson, PhD; Misty Hawkins, PhD; Jaimie Krems, PhD; Sarah Kucker, PhD; Davide Ponzi, PhD Teaching Assistant Professor: Jennifer Labrecque, PhD Visiting Assistant Professor: Evan Jordan, PhD Post-Doctoral Fellow: Ashley Cole, PhD

• Psychology, BA (p. 1317) • Psychology, BS (p. 1320)

• Psychology: Pre-Law, BA (p. 1323) • Psychology: Pre-Med, BS (p. 1326) • Psychology (PSYC), Minor (p. 1316) Graduate Programs

Employment in the professional field of psychology requires a graduate degree. Psychologists with advanced degrees have exclusive claim to some professional positions. The Department of Psychology offers two programs of study leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, one in Clinical Psychology and one in Experimental Psychology. Students applying for the doctoral degree should have the following prerequisites: introductory psychology, quantitative psychology, experimental psychology, history and systems. Abnormal psychology is recommended for students applying to the clinical program. Students in the doctoral program first work toward a Master of Science degree. In addition to meeting the general requirements of the Graduate College, for completion of the Master of Science, students must also: 1. Complete two semesters of quantitative psychology along with other course credits totaling 30 credit hours.