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Psychology: About The Program
About Our Degrees
Objectives
Psychology is the science of behavior and the mind. In both the B.A. and the B.S. programs, the study of psychology provides an understanding of basic processes of sensation, perception, learning, cognition, development, and personality along with principles of social psychology, clinical psychology, and behavioral neuroscience. Knowledge of psychological principles and of scientific methods for evaluating theories and research in the social sciences is essential in our rapidly changing society.
Acceptance Criteria
Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall.
Minimum GPA of 2.5 in prerequisite courses before full acceptance.
Provisional Acceptance
Students who have completed 60 credits but have not completed the prerequisite courses or have not achieved the minimum GPA of 2.5 may be provisionally accepted.
Acceptance Information
Deadline: Rolling
Degree Requirements
Please see Degrees and Policies.
Psychology is the science of behavior and the mind. In both the B.A. and the B.S. programs, the study of psychology provides an understanding of basic processes of sensation, perception, learning, cognition, development, and personality along with principles of social psychology, clinical psychology, and behavioral neuroscience. Knowledge of psychological principles and of scientific methods for evaluating theories and research in the social sciences is essential in our rapidly changing society.
Acceptance Criteria
Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall.
Minimum GPA of 2.5 in prerequisite courses before full acceptance.
Provisional Acceptance
Students who have completed 60 credits but have not completed the prerequisite courses or have not achieved the minimum GPA of 2.5 may be provisionally accepted.
Acceptance Information
Deadline: Rolling
Degree Requirements
Please see Degrees and Policies.
About Our Facilities
The Department of Psychology at UB, established in the 1920s, is situated in Park Hall. This modern building provides state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for psychological research.
About Our Courses
The typical class size for:
Freshman/introductory courses: 400
Sophomore/intermediate courses: 200
400-level/advanced courses: 30-40
Suggested Introductory Courses for B.A.
For course descriptions, please see Courses.
Freshman/introductory courses: 400
Sophomore/intermediate courses: 200
400-level/advanced courses: 30-40
Suggested Introductory Courses for B.A.
- MTH 115 Algebra and Trigonometry or equivalent
- PSY 101 Introductory Psychology
- PSY 207 Psychological Statistics
- PSY 250 Scientific Inquiry in Psychology
- PSY 321 Psychology of Personality
- PSY 322 Abnormal Personality
- PSY 331 Social Psychology
- PSY 336 Developmental Psychology
- PSY 341 Cognitive Psychology
- PSY 343 Sensory Processes and Perception
- PSY 351 Biopsychology
For course descriptions, please see Courses.
About Our Faculty
Please see the Psychology department web site's information on faculty and staff.
See a list of our Undergraduate Faculty.
See a list of our Undergraduate Faculty.
Practical Experience and Special Academic Opportunities
Undergraduate Research and Practical Experience
Many opportunities are available for undergraduate students to become involved in research in psychology with department faculty and graduate students. Current research programs include language processes, auditory and speech perception, memory, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, social interactions, personality, anxiety disorders, small-group processes, behavior therapy, human psychophysiology and biofeedback, and neurochemical and electrophysiological investigations into the physiological bases of behavior. The department's computerized research facilities include eye tracking, real-time systems and networks for studies of behavior and physiological processes. The Psychological Services Center provides facilities for therapy and assessment with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Students can receive course credit through PSY 498 Undergraduate Research. Students should visit the department web site where summaries of current research are found on faculty web pages.
Independent Study
PSY 499 Independent Study is available to students who have completed PSY 207 Psychological Statistics and PSY 250 Scientific Inquiry. This course allows students to pursue a program of specialized study, for a semester or longer, that would not be available through regularly scheduled courses. Enrolling requires permission of a faculty sponsor.
Honors, Awards, and Scholarships
Students must earn the following GPA in all psychology courses in order to graduate with departmental honors: 3.2 with distinction; 3.5 with high distinction; 3.75 with highest distinction.
The Psychology department's honors program is open to a limited number of seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 both overall and in psychology. The yearlong program involves the development and execution of an original research project under faculty supervision. During the fall semester, honors students meet as a group to examine advanced methodological issues and to discuss their research in a seminar format (PSY 497). This program is particularly valuable for students who plan to pursue graduate study in psychology or related disciplines. Students' transcripts indicate graduation with honors, high honors, or highest honors in psychology. Each spring, the student with the most outstanding honors thesis is recognized with the department's Feldman-Cohen Award for Distinguished Honors Achievement. Prior or concurrent completion of PSY 450 Advanced Research Methods is a requirement for participation. Prior research experience (PSY 498) and prior or concurrent completion of PSY 405 Data Analysis Techniques are recommended. Students interested in the honors program should obtain a detailed program description in 283 Park Hall during their junior year.
Many opportunities are available for undergraduate students to become involved in research in psychology with department faculty and graduate students. Current research programs include language processes, auditory and speech perception, memory, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, social interactions, personality, anxiety disorders, small-group processes, behavior therapy, human psychophysiology and biofeedback, and neurochemical and electrophysiological investigations into the physiological bases of behavior. The department's computerized research facilities include eye tracking, real-time systems and networks for studies of behavior and physiological processes. The Psychological Services Center provides facilities for therapy and assessment with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Students can receive course credit through PSY 498 Undergraduate Research. Students should visit the department web site where summaries of current research are found on faculty web pages.
Independent Study
PSY 499 Independent Study is available to students who have completed PSY 207 Psychological Statistics and PSY 250 Scientific Inquiry. This course allows students to pursue a program of specialized study, for a semester or longer, that would not be available through regularly scheduled courses. Enrolling requires permission of a faculty sponsor.
Honors, Awards, and Scholarships
Students must earn the following GPA in all psychology courses in order to graduate with departmental honors: 3.2 with distinction; 3.5 with high distinction; 3.75 with highest distinction.
The Psychology department's honors program is open to a limited number of seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 both overall and in psychology. The yearlong program involves the development and execution of an original research project under faculty supervision. During the fall semester, honors students meet as a group to examine advanced methodological issues and to discuss their research in a seminar format (PSY 497). This program is particularly valuable for students who plan to pursue graduate study in psychology or related disciplines. Students' transcripts indicate graduation with honors, high honors, or highest honors in psychology. Each spring, the student with the most outstanding honors thesis is recognized with the department's Feldman-Cohen Award for Distinguished Honors Achievement. Prior or concurrent completion of PSY 450 Advanced Research Methods is a requirement for participation. Prior research experience (PSY 498) and prior or concurrent completion of PSY 405 Data Analysis Techniques are recommended. Students interested in the honors program should obtain a detailed program description in 283 Park Hall during their junior year.
Extracurricular Activities
Undergraduate Psychology Association
The Undergraduate Psychology Association (UPA) is open to all students. This organization sponsors guest speakers on topics of interest to psychology students, workshops on topics such as applying to graduate schools, social activities for students and faculty, travel to regional and national psychology conferences, and an undergraduate graduation ceremony.
Psi Chi [National honor society in psychology]
Psi Chi was founded in 1929 for the purpose of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology. Membership is open to psychology majors who have a minimum GPA of 3.1 overall and 3.4 in psychology courses. The UB chapter of Psi Chi sponsors workshops on careers in psychology and social activities for students and faculty.
See the UB Student Association
The Undergraduate Psychology Association (UPA) is open to all students. This organization sponsors guest speakers on topics of interest to psychology students, workshops on topics such as applying to graduate schools, social activities for students and faculty, travel to regional and national psychology conferences, and an undergraduate graduation ceremony.
Psi Chi [National honor society in psychology]
Psi Chi was founded in 1929 for the purpose of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology. Membership is open to psychology majors who have a minimum GPA of 3.1 overall and 3.4 in psychology courses. The UB chapter of Psi Chi sponsors workshops on careers in psychology and social activities for students and faculty.
See the UB Student Association
Links to Further Information About this Program
- Undergraduate Catalog
- Undergraduate Admissions
- Graduate Admissions
- Department of Psychology
- College of Arts and Sciences
Last updated: Wednesday, 23-Apr-2008 15:43:08 EDT