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Psychology Program Description
The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs in Psychology are both designed to provide students with a broad-based understanding of psychology, and, through an appropriate choice of electives, the opportunity to tailor their course of study to fit their specific interests and career objectives.
The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts degree program is to provide intensive training to those students who desire a foundation for graduate work in psychology, or who choose to further their education in a graduate program in business, human services, law, or mental health. It also provides a strong preparation for careers in fields which require a knowledge of human behavior, leadership and motivation, and advanced social skills.
The Bachelor of Arts degree program consists of a 45- credit core of courses that includes 12 required credits in basic psychology, statistics, and research methods, followed by 33 credits of psychology electives.
The Bachelor of Science degree program provides training in biology and chemistry to supplement a rigorous program in psychology. The Bachelor of Science degree program prepares those select students wishing to enter the fields of psychological research, neuroscience, or research in the health sciences. Students enrolled in this degree program complete a 51-credit core of courses that includes 36 required credits in psychology, statistics, and research methods, and 15 required credits in biology and chemistry.
Credit Distribution: Bachelor of Arts
General Education Component
ENG 110 College Writing II (3)
ENG 200 Analytical Writing (3)
**GEN 110 Ideas and Experiences: Introduction to Critical Thought and Expression (3)
GEN 220 Colonial N. America: Case Study in Cultural Interaction (3)
GEN 230 Creative Expression (3)
GEN 240 Scientific Discovery (3)
GEN 410 Baccalaureate Capstone I (3)
GEN 411 Baccalaureate Capstone II (3)
*MAT 114 Intermediate Algebra (3)
MAT 201 Statistics and Society (3)
SPE 130 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3)
Minimum General Education Credit Hours 30
Psychology Component
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)
PSY 207 Psychological Statistics (3)
PSY 250 Research Methods in Psychology (3)
PSY 370 Abnormal Human Behavior (3)
Psychology Electives (33)
(Choose 11 courses from the following with the following restrictions: (a) at least 8 courses or 24 credit hours must be PSY courses, and (b) at least 15 of the 24 credit hours of PSY courses must be 300/400 level): PSY 210, PSY 229, PSY 230, PSY 240, PSY 247, PSY 310, PSY 320, PSY 321, PSY 349, PSY 351, PSY 368, PSY 377, PSY 379, PSY 385
PSY 398, PSY 420, PSY 421, EDU 223, HSV 210, HSV 290, SSC 200, SOC 401)
Minimum Psychology Credit Hours 45
Liberal Arts and Sciences Courses (21)
SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology (3)
PHI 100 Nature of Man (3)
ENG 360 Advanced Report and Proposal Writing (3)
Liberal Arts and Science Electives (12)
(May include any APY, ART, BIO, CHE, CRJ, ECO, ENG, FRE, GEN, GEO, HIS, HUM, LNG, MAT, MMS, PHI, PHY, POL, PSY, RDG, SSC, SOC, SPA, SPE, THE, course. AT LEAST ONE 3 CREDIT COURSE MUST BE 300/400 LEVEL)
Free Elective Component (21)
(May include any college course)
Total 120 credit hours
*Students who meet the math competency must substitute a Free Elective.
**Required of first-year students; all other students must substitute a Liberal Arts and Sciences Elective.
Credit Distribution: Bachelor of Science
General Education Component
ENG 110 College Writing II (3)
ENG 200 Analytical Writing (3)
**GEN 110 Ideas and Experiences: Introduction to Critical Thought and Expression (3)
GEN 220 Colonial N. America: Case Study in Cultural Interaction (3)
GEN 230 Creative Expression (3)
GEN 240 Scientific Discovery (3)
GEN 410 Baccalaureate Capstone I (3)
GEN 411 Baccalaureate Capstone II (3)
*MAT 114 Intermediate Algebra (3)
MAT 201 Statistics and Society (3)
SPE 130 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3)
Minimum General Education Credit Hours 30
Psychology Component
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)
PSY 207 Psychological Statistics (3)
PSY 230 Biopsychology (3)
PSY 247 Cognitive Psychology (3)
PSY 250 Research Methods in Psychology (3)
PSY 320 Health Psychology (3)
PSY 321 Behavioral Neuroscience (3)
PSY 351 Psychopharmacology (3)
PSY 370 Abnormal Human Behavior (3)
PSY 398 Special Topic in Psychology (3)
PSY 420 Personality (3)
PSY 421 Psychological Assessment (3)
Minimum Psychology Credit Hours 36
Liberal Arts and Sciences Courses (21)
PHI 300 Ethics (3)
ENG 360 Advanced Report and Proposal Writing (3)
BIO 160 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
BIO 161 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
BIO 330 Genetics (3)
CHE 145 Chemistry for the Health Sciences (4)
Free Elective Component (27)
(May include any college course)
Total 120 credit hours
*Students who meet the math competency must substitute a Free Elective.
**Required of first-year students; all other students must substitute a Liberal Arts and Sciences Elective.
