Psychology Major Classes – Academics

Psychology

Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior, so an understanding of the field can be applied to a broad range of career fields. Once you’ve learned to explain thought, emotion and behavior, you’ll be able to provide valuable insights for the benefit of your employer. Or, you’ll be poised to continue your education in fields such as social work, clinical counseling, law, business or medicine.

I’m also a minor!

Choose from B.A.S. or B.S.

Four-year degree plan

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credits required for the Psychology major

students enrolled in the Psychology program

students per class on average in the Psychology program

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of master's degree can be completed as an undergrad at WOU

Sample four-year degree plan

Learning outcomes

Explain and/or apply principles, skills, values or ethics of psychology
Apply appropriate research methods to critically analyze human behavior
Identify and demonstrate knowledge of sociocultural and international diversity

Career opportunities

Disability services specialist
Forensic psychologist
Domestic violence responder
Counselor
School psychologist

Psychology minor

You’ll have the full range of psychology courses at your disposal for completing this minor program. Plus, some gerontology classes can substitute for psych classes, bringing an even broader appeal to this choice. As one of WOU’s most popular programs, psychology works well as either a minor or major.

credits required for the Psychology minor

Faculty

TRACY BOYSON

Administrative Program Assistant, Psychological Sciences Department
boysont@wou.edu

JAIME CLOUD

Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
cloudj@wou.edu

MELISSA CUNNINGHAM

NTT Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
cunningm@wou.edu

JESSICA DUGAN

Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
duganj@wou.edu

KATHY ESPINO PEREZ

Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
espinoperezk@wou.edu

DAVID FOSTER

Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
fosterd@wou.edu

ALICIA IBARAKI

Associate Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
ibarakia@wou.edu

BRENT KING

NTT Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
kingb@wou.edu

BREEANN LIDDLE

Administrative Program Assistant, Psychological Sciences Department
liddleb@wou.edu

ETHAN MCMAHAN

Professor, Division Chair, Psychological Sciences Department
mcmahane@wou.edu

BROOKE NOTT

Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
nottb@wou.edu

SHANNON PEAKE

NTT Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
peakes@wou.edu

TRACY POWELL

NTT Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
powellt@wou.edu

LAUREN ROSCOE AMMANN

Professor, Division Chair, Psychological Sciences Department
roscoel@wou.edu

JOSELYN SALAZ

NTT Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
salazj@wou.edu

JAY SCHWARTZ

Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
schwartzj@wou.edu

ARIANNA STONE

NTT Instructor, Psychological Sciences Department
stoneam@wou.edu

CHEHALIS STRAPP-JOHNSON

Dr. , Psychological Sciences Department
strappc@wou.edu

TAMINA TORAY

Dr. Tamina Toray, Psychological Sciences Department
torayt@wou.edu

ROB WINNINGHAM

Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
winninr@wou.edu

ROB WINNINGHAM

Professor, Psychological Sciences Department
winninr@wou.edu

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