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2014-2015 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Psychology, B.S.


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CIP Code: H870 (420101-01) †
Total Credit Hours: 120-122
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science
Career Opportunities: Federal, state and local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, mental health centers.

Freshman Year


Electives


MODL (7 Credits)


Choice of foreign language to be made in consultation with academic advisor.

  • MODL 101 4 Credits.
  • MODL 102 3 Credits.

ARTS (3 Credits)


In consultation with academic advisor, choose from an advisor-approved list from DANC, MUS, THEA, or VIAR.

Total: 30-32 Credits


Sophomore Year


Electives


MODL (3 Credits)


  • MODL 201 3 Credits.

HIST (3 Credits)


PSYC (3 Credits)


Nine hours to be chosen from the list of courses below. Nine hours to be chosen from other Psychology offerings exclusive of PSYC 313 , but including the three courses not chosen from the above listed pairs. A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all Psychology courses.

General Elective (3 Credits)


At least three hours of humanities and six hours of behavioral sciences. NOTE: At least three hours of the behavioral science electives must be at the 200-level or above.

Total: 30 Credits


Junior Year


Electives


Minor (9 Credits)


Courses used to complete a minor in an approved area. (See Specific Degree Requirements).

PSYC (9 Credits)


Nine hours to be chosen from the courses listed below. Nine hours to be chosen from other Psychology offerings exclusive of PSYC 313 , but including the three courses not chosen from the above listed pairs. A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all Psychology courses.

SCI (3 Credits)


Choose from CHEM, GEOL, or PHYS.

General Elective (3 Credits)


At least three hours of humanities and six hours of behavioral sciences. NOTE: At least three hours of the behavioral science electives must be at the 200-level or above.

Total: 30 Credits


Senior Year


Electives


Minor (9 Credits)


Courses used to complete a minor in an approved area. (See Specific Degree Requirements).

PSYC (6 Credits)


See Sophomore Year PSYC Electives  above for course information.

Elective (3 Credits)


At least three hours of humanities and six hours of behavioral sciences. NOTE: At least three hours of the behavioral science electives must be at the 200-level or above.

Elective (3 Credit)


To be selected in consultation with student’s academic advisor.

HIST (3 Credits)


Total: 30 Credits


Note:


† In order to meet University graduation requirements, each student must complete a minimum of 45 hours of 300 and 400 level courses. A maximum of 42 hours of Psychology courses may be applied toward degree requirements.

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