Psychology| Major

About the Psychology Program at Lake Erie College

The Psychology Major at Lake Erie College is designed to deepen personal understanding of human behavior as well as mental health processes. The program offers foundational knowledge for those pursuing careers in psychology or preparing for graduate school.

While a career in psychology typically requires further training, many students go on to pursue graduate studies. Psychology majors are strongly recommended to complete an internship (PS 250/350). Internships provide hands-on experience and introduce students to various careers in the field, including opportunities with juvenile courts, shelters, psychiatric clinics, and rehabilitation agencies. Eligible students are also encouraged to join Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, and the Psychology Club.

Requirements for the Major

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology requires 42 semester credits, including the following courses:

• General Psychology

• Statistics

• Psychology of Personality

• Physiological Psychology

• Research Methods

• Abnormal Psychology

• Introduction to Clinical Psychology

• Psychology Research Seminar

Psychology Group 1

In addition, students must complete 15 semester credits from the following options:

• Child Psychology

• Social Psychology

• Human Sexuality

• Psychology of Learning

• Adulthood and Aging

• Juvenile Delinquency

• Cognitive Psychology

• Psychology and Law

• Special Topics in Psychology

• Internship in Psychology

• Individual Investigation in Psychology

Optional Concentrations

Forensic Psychology Concentration

Forensic Psychology applies psychological principles to issues in law and the legal system. Courses include:

• Criminal Law and Procedure

• Landmark Cases in Mental Health and the Law

• Constitutional Law

• Psychology and the Law

Requirements: Students must complete the same courses as the Psychology major plus 12 additional semester credits:

• Criminal Law and Procedure

• Landmark Cases in Mental Health and the Law

• Constitutional Law

• Psychology and Law

Psychobiology Concentration

This concentration combines biological and physiological processes with an understanding of behavior and mental processes from a psychological perspective.

Requirements: Students must meet all requirements for the Psychology major, plus 15 additional semester credits, including:

• Introductory Biology I

• Introductory Biology I Lab

• Introductory Biology II

• Introductory Biology II Lab

• Human Anatomy & Physiology I

• Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab

Group 1 (Pick 1 course):

• Evolutionary Biology

• Animal Behavior