Psychologists study animal and human behavior and related mental, physiological, and social processes in an attempt to understand the causes of behavior. They also apply knowledge already attained to the prevention and solution of both individual and social problems. Students can develop an understanding of the perspectives, content, and methods of the science and practice of psychology and prepare for graduate study.

The 45-credit major is intended for students who are interested in careers that would combine a background in psychology with work in fields such as social work, family studies, business, forensics, primate behavior and other fields for which training in behavioral science would be useful. This major can be completed entirely online. Students in the 45-credit major are required to complete either a minor or a double major. If a student decides later to pursue graduate school, the core courses in the 45-credit major may transfer into the 60-credit major.

Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree from CWU must complete one year college/university study or two years high school study of a single foreign language.

Application Process

1. Meet CWU's general education requirements through a community college direct transfer agreement (DTA), bachelor`s degree, or equivalent from any state accredited college or university.

2. Complete the prerequisites listed below or their equivalents. Equivalencies at community colleges around the state for the prerequisites can be found at http://www.cwu.edu/registrar/2010-2011-transfer-equivalencies.

3. Apply for admission to Central Washington University online at www.cwu.edu/admissions. Submit official electronic or hard copy transcripts from any colleges or universities you have attended to Admissions in Ellensburg.

4. To apply to the major visit www.cwu.edu/psychology and download the application. Return the completed application form to the psychology department.

Program Admission Prerequisite Courses Credits

BIOL 101 or 201 Biology ...................................................................... 5

MATH 130 Finite Mathematics (or higher) ............................................ 5

PSY 101 General Psychology ............................................................... 5

Visit www.cwu.edu/online-learning for all of your online resources.

For complete program curriculum, visit CWU's online catalog at www.cwu.edu/~catalogs.

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