University of Nebraska at Kearney
1998-2000 Undergraduate CATALOG
College of Natural and Social Sciences
Department of
PSYCHOLOGY
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PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR
- Richard L. Miller, Ph.D., Chair
- Professors: Miller, Mosig,
Nikels, Rycek, Wozniak
Associate Professors: Benz, Briner, Byrd
Assistant Professor: Forrest
Lecturer: Wadkins
Department Objectives:
- To provide a general foundation in the various content areas of the field of Psychology;
- to provide suitable preparation in methodology for students planning to attend graduate
school;
- to provide a sound basis for enhanced understanding of self and others;
- to prepare students for careers in human service areas and high school teaching;
- to support other departments by offering courses applicable to other majors and minors.
For departmental assessment purposes, each student will be required to complete a
comprehensive examination in Psychology during their final semester.
PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR
- Five options are available in this major:
- I. Psychology Option - Bachelor of Arts Degree
II. Psychology Option - Bachelor of Science Degree
III. Psychology Comprehensive Option - Bachelor of Science
Degree
IV. Psychobiology Comprehensive Option - Bachelor of Science
Degree
V. Psychology Teaching Subject Endorsement Option - Bachelor of
Arts in Education Degree or Psychology Teaching Subject
Endorsement Option - Bachelor of Science in Education Degree
A minor in Psychology or Gerontology
is available for students pursuing majors in other disciplines.
Courses with the prefix PSY are offered by the department.
