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The psychology major provides students with a knowledge base of theory, research, and practice in psychological sciences. The curriculum enables students to use the principles of psychology and prepares students for graduate study or for careers in professions for which psychological training is crucial.

objectives

The student who graduates with a major in psychology will be able to

G _{Explain major perspectives of psychology (e.g., behavioral,} biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic,

psychodynamic, and sociocultural).

G _{Describe the basic characteristics of the science of} psychology.

G _{Explain different research methods used by psychologists.} G _{Identify appropriate applications of psychology in solving}

problems.

G _{Use and engage critical thinking effectively.}

G _{Demonstrate knowledge of relevant ethical issues and} general understanding of the American Psychological Association ethics code.

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degree Requirements

A degree with a major in psychology requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework including 33 credits for the major (indicated by F_{); 41 credits in general education} requirements (GERs); and 46 credits in the minor, electives, and other requirements. At least 17 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

requirements for the psychology Major

Coursework for a major in psychology includes the following:

G Required foundation courses (9 credits): PSYC 100 and 305 and STAT 225 (or STAT 200)

G Natural science psychology courses (6 credits): Chosen from BIOL 362; and PSYC 301, 310, 315, 341, 391, and 441

G Social science psychology courses (6 credits): Chosen from PSYC 321, 345, 351, 354, 355, 357, 361, and 424

G Clinical science psychology courses (6 credits): Chosen from PSYC 353, 432, 435, 436, and 437

G Supplemental major courses (6 credits): Any PSYC courses (but no more than three 1-credit courses)

Recommended Sequence

The following course sequence will fulfill all of the requirements for the BS in psychology. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult an academic advisor whenever taking advantage of other options.

Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found on p. 67.

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Credits First Courses

(to be taken within the first 18 credits)

Note: Placement tests are required for math and writing courses. LIBS 150 Information Literacy

and Research Methods 1 WRTG 101/101X Introduction to Writing 3 MATH 103 College Mathematics 3 or MATH 107 College Algebra

or a higher-level math course

introductory Courses

(to be taken within the first 30 credits)

PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3 or other ARTH, ARTT, HIST, HUMN, MUSC, PHIL, THET, dance, literature, or foreign language course to fulfill the first general education requirement in arts and humanities

BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology 3 and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology 1 or BIOL 103 Introduction to Biology

or other course(s) to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences with related laboratory WRTG 291 Expository and Research Writing 3

or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/writing PSYC 100F _{Introduction to Psychology 3}

IFSM 201 Introduction to Computer-Based Systems 3 or CMST 303 Advanced Application Software

SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology 3 or other ANTH, BEHS, ECON, GEOG, GVPT, PSYC, SOCY, or eligible AASP, CCJS, GERO, or WMST course to fulfill the first general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences

STAT 225F _{Introduction to Statistical Methods}

in Psychology 3

or STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics

Foundation Courses

(to be taken within the first 60 credits)

GVPT 170 American Government 3 or GERO 100 Introduction to Gerontology

or other course to fulfill the second general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences (discipline must differ from first)

NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science 3 or ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy

or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences HIST 142 Western Civilization II 3 or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865

or other ARTH or HIST course to fulfill the general education requirement in arts and humanities for the historical perspective (discipline must differ from other humanities course)

IFSM 304 Ethics in the Information Age 3 or other course to fulfill the second

general education requirement in interdisciplinary issues/computing

ANTH 344 Cultural Anthropology and Linguistics 3 (recommended elective)

SPCH 100 Foundations of Speech Communication 3 or SPCH 101 Introduction to Public Speaking

or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/ writing or speech

PSYC 305F Research Methods in Psychology 3

Additional Required Courses

(to be taken after introductory and foundation courses) WRTG 391/391X Advanced Expository

and Research Writing 3 or other course to fulfill the upper-level

advanced writing requirement

PSYC 321F Social Psychology 3 or other social science psychology course (see Requirements for the Major)

PSYC 301F Biological Basis of Behavior 3 or other natural science psychology course (see Requirements for the Major)

PSYC 353F _{Abnormal Psychology 3}

or other clinical science psychology course (see Requirements for the Major)

PSYC 354F _{Cross-Cultural Psychology 3}

or other social science psychology course (see Requirements for the Major)

PSYC 310F Sensation and Perception 3 or other natural science psychology course (see Requirements for the Major)

PSYC 432F Introduction to Counseling Psychology 3 or other clinical science psychology course (see Requirements for the Major)

PSYC 355F _{Child Psychology 3}

or other supplemental major course (see Requirements for the Major)

PSYC 341F _{Introduction to Memory and Cognition 3}

or other supplemental major course (see Requirements for the Major)

minor and/or Elective Courses

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Recommended electives:

PSYC 415 History of Psychology

(for students who plan to go on to graduate school)

PSYC 451 Principles of Psychological Assessment total credits for BS in psychology 120

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