Summary of Requirements: Psychology
Course |
Credits |
Psychology Core |
15 |
PS 101S General Psychology I |
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PS 102S General Psychology II |
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PS 331 Psychological Statistics 1 |
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PS 441 Experimental Psychology |
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PS 472 Senior Seminar and Research
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Graduate Training Track: |
27 |
PS 491 Internship in Psychology 2 Other psychology courses including courses in developmental, abnormal, and social psychology as well as upper level courses that are theoretical, applied, and psychology electives.
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General Psychology Track: |
18 |
Other psychology courses including courses in developmental, abnormal, and social psychology as well as upper level courses that are theoretical, applied, and psychology electives. sciences, business, or any of the social sciences. Related Field. 3 Any one of the following areas should be chosen as a related field: Business (Industrial/Organizational Psychology), Communication (Human Resources), Sociology (Human Relations), Criminal Justice (Forensic Psychology) |
9 |
1 PS 331, 332, 441, and 472 have as a prerequisite SS 221, Quantitative Methods and Research. Those entering the program who have previously taken a statistics course may be required to pass a competency examination when there is doubt about the level of preparation for Experimental Psychology. If the previous course does not duplicate the content of PS 331, students will be required to take this course.
2 This course is required and part of the core for the Graduate Training Track.
3 The General Psychology Track allows students to gain knowledge in areas related to work in the field of psychology.
No grade lower than C will be accepted for credit in the major.
Psi Chi
Psychology Honor Society
Psi Chi is the National Honor Society in Psychology, founded in 1929 for the purpose of encouraging excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology. Membership is open to undergraduate men and women who are making the study of psychology one of their major interests and who meet the qualifications.
Undergraduates who are elected to Psi Chi must rank in the upper 35 percent of their class in general scholarship, must have completed at least 9 credits in psychology, must demonstrate superior scholarship in psychology by earning an average grade of "B" or better in psychology courses, and must exhibit high standards of personal behavior.
Membership provides opportunities for leadership in campus activities and for close association with outstanding fellow students, and is a widely recognized sign of excellence in the discipline.
Psi Chi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is an affiliate of the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society. Psi Chi chapters are located at more than 770 senior colleges and universities in the U.S.A.
Sample Curriculum Pattern for GRADUATE TRAINING Track in Psychology
FRESHMAN YEAR FALL |
Credits |
PS 101S General Psychology I * |
3 |
FS 111 Freshman Seminar I (2 Credit) |
2 |
EN 112 College Writing & Research |
3 |
SH 111 Oral Communication |
4 |
MA 112 Intro to College Math |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
TOTAL |
18 |
FRESHMAN YEAR SPRING |
Credits |
PS 102S General Psychology II * |
3 |
FS 11 I2 Freshman Seminar II |
1 |
EN 113 Intro to Literary Form |
3 |
Component III: S or V |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
TOTAL |
16 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR FALL |
Credits |
SS 221 Quantitative Methods * |
3 |
Developmental Psychology I or II |
3 |
Component III: S or V |
3 |
Component II: C, M, or P |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
TOTAL |
15 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR SPRING |
Credits |
PS 331 Psychological Statistics * |
3 |
1 200-level Psychology |
3 |
Component II: C, M, or P |
3 |
Component III: S or V |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
TOTAL |
15 |
JUNIOR YEAR FALL |
Credits |
1 200-level Psychology |
3 |
1 300-level Application Psychology |
3 |
1 300-level Theoretical Psychology |
3 |
Component II: C, M, or P |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
TOTAL |
15 |
JUNIOR YEAR SPRING |
Credits |
1 200-level Psychology |
3 |
1 300-level Application Psychology |
3 |
1 300-level Theoretical Psychology |
3 |
Component II: C, M, or P |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
TOTAL |
15 |
SENIOR YEAR FALL |
Credits |
PS 441 Experimental Psychology * |
3 |
PS 492 Practicum in Psychology |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
TOTAL |
15 |
SENIOR YEAR SPRING |
Credits |
PS 472 Senior Seminar in Research * |
3 |
PS 491 Internship in Psychology * |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
Elective |
3 |
TOTAL |
15 |
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* Part of the Psychology Core Required courses.
All GEC requirements should be completed no later than Spring of Junior Year.
Any psychology course could be considered as an elective as long as prerequisites have been fulfilled.
