Psychology Degree - Ottawa, Kansas Campus

Psychology is the study of human behavior. The major provides a foundation in human physiological, mental, intellectual, personality, and social development. Specific coursework is focused on research, theories and processes useful for understanding oneself and others both as individuals and as members of various societies, groups, cultures and organizations.

Psychology students are encouraged to think critically, to analyze and integrate information from other disciplines and sources, and to draw conclusions which can lead to the application of psychology to the identification and realization of individual and group goals. The study of psychology partners well with liberal arts coursework and facilitates ethical thinking, self-awareness and empathy within a global community.


The Curriculum

Required Major Courses

• PSY  12053   Principles of Psychology
• PSY  20153   Survey of Developmental Psychology
• PSY  30153   Theories of Personality
• PSY  30353   Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
• PSY  30853   History and Systems of Psychology
• PSY 31354    Physiological Psychology
• PSY  32153   Social Psychology 
• PSY  32253   Research Design and Analysis
• PSY  40552   Counseling Theories and Dynamics

Required Supporting

• COM  30163   Interpersonal Communications
• HUS  21253   The Family
• MAT  32044   Statistics
• SOC  10453   Introduction to Sociology
• SOC  30653   Ethnic Relations and Multiculturalism
• SOC  30753   Human Sexuality

	Suzette Wright, PhD Associate Professor of Psychology Department Chair Education PhD, Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri MA, Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri BS, Psychology, Southwest Missouri State University Contact Info 785.242.5200 x5468 suzette.wright@ottawa.edu