Psychology
Bachelor of Science
Fall
- PSYC 130: Psychology Science Perspective............ 2cr.
- PSYC 131: Psych. Science Perspective Lab............ 1cr.
- CORE 100 OR THEO 111............ 3cr.
- MATH 120............ 3cr.
- Second Language I............ 3cr.
- ENGL 101............ 3cr.
- CORE 101............ 0cr.
Spring
- PSYC 231 OR 261 OR 277 Developmental, Social, Disorders............ 2cr.
- BIOL 102: Human Biology............ 2cr.
- BIOL 132: Human Biology Lab............ 1cr.
- CORE 100 OR THEO 111............ 1cr.
- MATH 140: Concepts of Calculus............ 3cr.
- Second Language II............ 3cr.
- CORE 102 ............ 0cr.
Fall
- Choose 2: PSYC 231 OR 261 OR 277 Developmental, Social, Disorders............ 6cr.
- PSYC 200: Career & Professional Develop............. 3cr.
- PHIL 100: Intro to Ethics............ 3cr.
- ENGL 205: Literature and the Moral Imagination............ 3cr.
- Free Elective............ 3cr.
Spring
- PSYC 210: Statistical Techniques............ 3cr.
- PSYC 221: Research Methods I............ 2cr.
- PSYC 221 Research Methods I Lab............ 1cr.
- ENGL 205 OR CLAS 205............ 3cr.
- HIST 199 (Historical Perspective)............ 3cr.
- Free Elective............ 3cr.
Fall
- PSYC 212: Statistical Techniques Lab............ 1cr.
- PSYC 222: Research Methods II............ 2cr.
- PSYC 222 Research Methods II Lab............ 1cr.
- PSYC Elective (200-level or higher)............ 3cr.
- Creative Perspectives............ 3cr.
- PHIL 200............ 3cr.
- Free Elective............ 3cr.
Spring
- PSYC Elective (200-level or higher)............ 3cr.
- PSYC Bio-based Course: 426 or 429 or 435............ 3cr.
- Diversity Flag Course............ 3cr.
- Free Elective ............ 3cr.
- Free Elective............ 3cr.
Fall
- PSYC Elective (400-level)............ 3cr.
- PSYC Elective (200-level or higher)............ 3cr.
- PSYC 301: History & Systems............ 3cr.
- PHIL 300-level............ 3cr.
- Free Elective............ 3cr.
Spring
- PSYC 499: Capstone in Psychology............ 3cr.
- Theological Perspective............ 3cr.
- ERS Course............ 3cr.
- Free Elective............ 3cr.
- Free Elective............ 3cr.
PSYC 130/131: Psychology Science Perspective/Lab
This course introduces you to the scientific method used in psychological research within the field of psychology.
PSYC 231: Developmental Psychology
Explore the factors influencing a person's life span, including the stages of physiological maturation, developmental tasks, social learning and personality integration.
PSYC 261: Social Psychology
Learn the concepts, theories and research in the field of Social Psychology and apply these concepts to understanding social interactions and how the environment can affect one’s behavior.
PSYC 277: Abnormal Psychology
In this course, we discuss the dynamics of the disturbed personality, including symptoms, causes, and treatment of psychoneuroses, psychoses and deviant personalities.
Psi Chi
The Xavier chapter of Psi Chi, a national honor society in psychology, offers membership to qualified undergraduate juniors and seniors. Psi Chi partners with Psychology Club to plan and host scholarly programs and social events during the academic year. More information about Psi Chi, including the requirements for membership. Learn more about the Psi Chi club by signing up on EngageXU.
Psychology Club
Psychology Club is open to any undergraduate students interested in exploring aspects of psychology. Psychology Club is also a source of information for students about jobs and volunteer experiences in the field of psychology.
Program Features
As a psychology major, you'll choose, create and present a research project to your faculty and peers. You may even get a chance to present your research at regional and national professional conferences.
Whether your goal is a Ph.D. in research or a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology (offered right here at Xavier!), our program will equip you for the next chapter.
A Jesuit education doesn't just build your clinical skills; it cultivates a profound sense of ethical responsibility, social awareness and a commitment to using your psychological insights to serve others.
Our longstanding relationships with community organizations provide students with multiple out-of-classroom opportunities to learn from professionals in the field.
Professor of Psychology and Director of the Psychological Services Center Nick Salsman shares how he impacts students by equipping them with psychological tools to alleviate suffering.
Connect with professionals in the field of psychology throughout your college experience through our Mentor Program. You'll leave here not just with a degree, but also the skills vital for professional success.
Psychology Program at Xavier University
The undergraduate Psychology program at Xavier University acquaints students thoroughly with the content and methods on scientific psychology. While emphasizing the scientific approach to the understanding of human behavior and human personality, the psychology courses aim to show the student that this branch of science is complementary to and compatible with a sound philosophy of human nature. In addition to the program leading to the Bachelor of Science, the School of Psychology provides courses in the University Core Curriculum. The School of Psychology also offers a minor in Psychology.
Xavier University's College of Professional Sciences prepares undergraduate and graduate students intellectually, morally and spiritually for careers and professions of service. CPS challenges students to strive for academic excellence and life-long learning through promoting collaboration and community partnerships, and incorporating research, scholarship and innovation.
Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. Founded in 1831, the University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation. It has been ranked among the top 10 master's-level universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for the past two decades. The Princeton Review names it one of the "Best 385 Colleges in America."