The specific and unique role of the Psychology Department is to provide knowledge of psychology as a human science and as a natural science, founded both on solid philosophical reflection and scientific rigor. The curriculum is designed to provide a basic knowledge and understanding of human experience and behavior and the methods psychologists use to gain such knowledge and understanding. A psychology major is ideal for students who plan a career in any field that deals primarily with people (such as nursing, teaching, social work, guidance, and human resources, to name only a few), or for students who plan to work as professional psychologists and thus need a sound preparation for graduate study.
General Program Requirements
Entry into the psychology major requires a 2.75 grade point average for incoming freshmen and a 2.75 grade point average for transfer students and for those transferring majors within the University.
All psychology majors (BS and BA, with and without honors) may not register for pass/fail (P/F) in the courses listed under departmental requirements; courses graded P/F may not apply to major or Core requirements. All majors must obtain a minimum grade of C in all required courses: MATH 110 , PSYC 120 , PSYC 205 , PSYC 303 , PSYC 305 , PSYC 370 , and PSYC 489 . In the bachelor of science and bachelor of science with honors programs, PSYC 240 or PSYC 416 , PSYC 403 , and PSYC 344 or PSYC 404 also must be graded C or higher. All psychology majors must complete at least 30 credits in the major at Seattle University. PSYC 303 , PSYC 305 , and PSYC 489 must all be completed at Seattle University.
A psychology major cannot count more than a total of 10 credits in independent study and/or internship toward the credits required for the major.
Psychology majors may choose any or no minor.
Several courses in the Psychology major have been identified as satisfying the core interdisciplinary requirement. Those courses may be used to fill major requirements or major electives while also fulfilling university core requirements. The credit for each course completed is included in total credits only once.