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Programs

Major Requirements

  1. Thirty-six credits in Psychology which must include Psychology 121; 201 or 204; 212; 220; 225; 236 or 331; 305; 314.
  2. The Graduate Record Examination Psychology Subject Test is required for the comprehensive evaluation.
  3. The Department recommends that students supplement the major with adjunct courses from Biology, Computer Science, Sociology and Anthropology, Mathematics and Philosophy.
  4. Psychology 310, 390 and 500 are strongly recommended to students considering graduate study in Psychology or Cognitive Science.

Minor Requirements

Twenty-four credits of Psychology.

Four credits from PSY, with the exception of practicum or independent study courses, count towards the Distributive Requirements in the Natural Sciences — Life Sciences.

 

Alma is one of seven Michigan colleges and universities to hold membership in the Omicron Delta Kappa Society, the national leadership society that recognizes and encourages superior scholarship, leadership and exemplary character. The College also has 19 other national departmental honor societies.

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Graduate Profile

Robyn Woolcock
Graduation: 1976
Major: Psychology

At her brother’s suggestion Robyn Laird Woolcock came to Alma College planning on being a school psychologist. The faculty and vast research opportunities kept her on track to her goal.

“One of the great benefits of going to a small school is that undergraduate students have the opportunity to work directly with faculty on research or other types of projects,” the 1976 graduate says.

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