Major in Psychology

The Psychology Program develops a balanced appreciation for the discipline as a science (which seeks to discover general principles of human experience and behavior), and as an art (which effectively applies these principles to the unique individual). The Program aims to provide information, activities, and demonstrations that provide the motivation and thinking tools to explore the interface between the mind and a person’s body, values, family, and culture. Two formats, Traditional and Career Directed, are available to complete the program.

The traditional psychology major is 36 credits and must be paired with a minor. The Career Directed/Degree Completion psychology major is comprehensive, innovative, flexible, year-rounded program for adult learners. A requirement for admission to this program is the completion of at least 45 college credits. The comprehensive major includes 36 credits of the psychology major and 18 credits from a concentrated area of study that may include interdisciplinary credits approved by the advisor.

The courses for Career Directed/Degree Completion major are offered in an accelerated format in the evenings and during weekends. This option features an integrated accelerated liberal arts core offered at the following locations: Manitowoc, Appleton, Green Bay, Sheboygan, Keshena, and Marinette, However, almost all psychology courses for Career Directed/Degree Completion major are at the College’s Manitowoc Campus.

Entrance Requirements for the Psychology Degree Completion Major:

• a minimum of 45 college credits (a maximum of 15 credits may be earned through a Credit for Prior Learning process ID applicable);
• successful completion of a college level introductory psychology course;
• acceptance to Silver Lake College (through that Admissions Office);
• review of official transcripts (by the Registrar)

Psychology Required Courses (Traditional & CDP format)

For more information on the  Social Sciences & History Department and its programs please contact Valerie Grissom at (920) 686-6220 or vgrissom@silver.sl.edu