WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY?sychology as a science is the study ofhow people perceive, think, feel and act.As a profession, psychology aims to predicthow people will act, and helps individuals,organizations, and communities change.sychologists study the entire range ofhuman behavior, including biological basesof behavior, learning and memory,developmental processes, organizationalbehavior, and abnormal behavior.WHY MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY?Many students major in psychologyto provide the foundation for the furthergraduate study necessary to become arofessional psychologist. Others use thesychology major as preparation forgraduate study in related areas, such associal work, child and family therapy,counseling, medicine, or law. Still othersfind that the study of psychology providesa liberal arts education that they might usein positions such as sales or managementtraining.CAREERS IN PSYCHOLOGY?sychologists are involved in a widevariety of activities, including teaching,research and direct practice with individuals,families and organizations. The professionalsychologist will find that psychology as acareer offers reasonable financial rewardsalong with the satisfaction of doing work thatis important and helps others.sychology is one of the top growthfields in projected employment opportunities.There are limited employment opportunitieswith the B.A. degree in the human servicesfield, and graduate study is necessary inorder to become a fully qualified professionalsychologist.WHY STUDY PSYCHOLOGY AT ECU?The Department of Psychology at EastCarolina University is large enough torovide a wide range of opportunities andexperiences, while being small enough toallow for personal interaction with facultyand other students. The program provides abroad base of knowledge in the core areas ofsychology as preparation for futuregraduate study. Electives and minor areas ofstudy provide for tailoring a program tomeet your particular interests. TheDepartment has computer labs for use withsome courses, such as Statistics andExperimental Psychology. The opportunity "to participate in faculty research, and to doindependent study and research can add tothe academic experience for the motivatedstudent.The Department supports an activechapter of Psi Chi, the National PsychologyHonor Society.A number of scholarships are availableto undergraduates upon the recommenda-tion of the faculty. These include the UBEScholarship, the Moore Scholarship, and thesi Chi Scholarship.sychologyBachelor of Arts Degree126 semester hours (s.h.) total credit1. General education requirements: 42 s.h.2. Foreign language (through Level 1004):12 s.h.3. Required psychology courses: PSYC 1000 or1060; 2101 and 2210;One course in Learning and Cognition;SYC 3225 or 3326;One course in Biological Bases of Behavior:SYC 3310 or 3311;General Psychology (6 s.h.): PSYC 3206;3221; 3300; 4375; 5311; or 5325;Senior capstone course: PSYC 4000; 4100;4280; or 4400.Total: 35 s.h.4. Psychology electives (including 3 s.h. above5000): 9 s.h.5. Minor area of concentration: 24 s.h.6. General electives to complete graduationrequirement.sychology MinorRequirements for a minor (24 s.h.) in psychology:SYC 1000 or 1060;One course in Learning and Cognition:SYC 3225 or 3226;One course in Biological Bases of Behavior:SYC 3310 or 3311; or 5325;lus 9 s.h. of Psychology electives, including3 s.h. above 5000.For additional informationabout the program contact:Chair ,Department of Psychology115 Rawl BuildingEast Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC 27858-4353(919)328-6800FAX (919)328-6283