26 courses with the subject PSYC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Department-approved integrative experience such as for-credit internship, practicum, fieldwork, or research experience. May be repeated. Permission of department chair. (S-U grading) 212 | CATAWBA COLLEGE 2026–2027 Undergraduate Catalog
PSYC Electives at any level......................................................................................................................................... 6 PSYC Electives at 2000 level or above .................................................................................................................... 6-7 PSYC Electives at 3000 level or above..................................................................................................................... 3-4 Total: 18-20 121 | CATAWBA COLLEGE 2026–2027 Undergraduate Catalog
A study of concepts, methods, problems, and findings in interpersonal perceptions, nonverbal behavior, communication, and personality as they affect relations with others.
A survey of the physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development in children from conception to adolescence.
A study of physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development during the second decade of life.
A survey of the important methods, theories, themes, issues, and research findings in the field of lifespan developmental psychology.
Same as SOC 2221. A survey of the principles of descriptive and inferential statistics, measures of central tendency, variability and correlation, probability as applied to statistical decision-making, and parametric and nonparametric analysis of data, including ANOVA.
The rationale and methods of psychological experimentation, to include experimental design, data collection and analysis, and report-writing. Lecture and laboratory.
Two of the following (not taken for core) .............................................................................................................. 0-7
A study of the theories, methods, themes, research findings, and applications of the major dimensions of human development – physical, cognitive, and socioemotional – within a designated time period in the lifespan. Prerequisite: declared psychology major or minor.
A survey of the characteristics, education, and social integration of people with physical, emotional, cultural, behavioral, and/or cognitive exceptionalities. Prerequisite: PSYC 1500.
An exploration of the physical, emotional, psychological, and cultural aspects of the addictive process. Emphasis is placed on addiction to alcohol/drugs, food, gambling, sex, work, technology, and relationships. Prerequisite: one course in psychology.
A comparative examination of the major dynamic, behavioral, and humanistic theorists of “normal personality” in format, dynamics, and development of personality.
A survey of the anatomical, physiological, biochemical, and pharmacological processes of the nervous system as these influence behavior. Prerequisite: at least one course in psychology.
Laboratory to accompany PSYC 3420. A survey of the anatomical, physiological, biochemical, and pharmacological processes of the nervous system as these influence behavior. Prerequisite: PSYC 2222. 213 | CATAWBA COLLEGE 2026–2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Electives from the following (at least one must be 3000 level course)................................................................. 9
A study of a topic selected by the department focusing on an area of particular interest within the discipline. Topic is announced at registration.
A survey of theory and research related to human cognitive functioning. Prerequisite: at least one course in psychology.
Laboratory to accompany PSYC 3530. A survey of theory and research related to human cognitive functioning. Prerequisite: PSYC 2222.
One of the following ................................................................................................................................................... 4 PSYC 3420 and PSYC 3421 Fundamentals of Behavioral Neuroscience with Lab OR PSYC 3530 and PSYC 3531 Cognitive Psychology with Lab PSYC Electives............................................................................................................................................................... 6 Total: 30 This “general” Psychology major is designed to give a student maximum flexibility in creating a program of study most in line with her or his career interests, as they develop. The student planning to pursue Graduate Education can build upon these requirements with appropriate department electives. The student who plans to gain employment immediately upon graduation could supplement this major with a minor program of study, e.g., Business Administration, English. Students should consult with the Department Chair about their program as some courses of the core do require prior courses and some are given only in alternate years. PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR (B.S. Degree)
Concentration: 21-28 Total (Concentration + Core): 51-58 120 | CATAWBA COLLEGE 2026–2027 Undergraduate Catalog
A style of learning involving reading, discussion, independent research, and written reports on a selected area of inquiry. Topic is announced at Registration. Prerequisite: 12 hours in psychology.
An application of theory and methods of psychology to specific areas of psychological services in a supervised setting.
Self-directed study following a contractual plan initiated by the student and accepted by the staff.
A field experience for psychology majors and minors in which formal evaluation, supervision, and direction are provided by an outside agency in concert with the supervising professor and student. Prerequisites: 12 hours in psychology and permission of the department chair. (NOTE: A reflective paper to describe how the experience met learning objectives is required.) (S-U grading)
Source: Catawba College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
