Course Descriptions
Psychology
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General requirements for the baccalaureate degree.
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PSY
100 (fulfills general education requirement in Social
Sciences).
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36 hours of coursework in Psychology, 200-400
level.
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Required Psychology courses: PSY 236 or 246,
PSY 311, 316, 317, 326, and 490; one course selected
from PSY 300, 332 or 342; PSY 497 or 498.
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A
grade of "C" or higher is required in PSY 316.
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Required
support course: SOC 227.
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A student can receive a grade
lower than "C" in no more
than one of the required Psychology courses listed in #4
and may earn only one grade of "D" in any Psychology
course.
General and Special Programs:
All psychology courses are taught from a traditional
point of view emphasizing historical trends and the fundamentals of the
science. The psychology curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive
learning experience for future graduate school admission, and psychology-
related occupations.
The program provides the undergraduate preparation necessary to pursue further
training in any of the thirty-plus specialties such as clinical, cognitive,
comparative, consumer, counseling, developmental, environmental, evaluation
and measurement, exercise and sport, health, industrial/organizational, physiological,
rehabilitation, school, social, and occupational therapy.
For those students considering graduate study in Psychology, the following
courses are highly recommended for preparation for the Graduate Record
Examination, Advanced Test in Psychology: PSY 300, 311, 332, and 430.
Suggested courses for the tools requirement are COM 101, MIS 210, and
MAT 125.
Requirements for a Minor:
For a minor in Psychology a student must complete 21 hours in Psychology, including
PSY 100 and two courses selected from PSY 227, 236, 246, 300, 311, 316, 317,
326, 332, or 490. An additional 12 hours in Psychology are required.
Special Program:
Membership in the National Psychology Honor Society, Chi, is available
to students who meet the criteria for membership. |
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