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2015-2016 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Psychology, B.S.
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| CIP Code: |
H870 (420101-01) |
| Total Credit Hours: |
120 |
| Degree Awarded: |
Bachelor of Science |
| Career Opportunities: |
Careers in social and health programs such as early-child, geriatric, or mental health care; in various business domains such as management, marketing, or finance; and in various research capacities such as grant writing, data analysis, or laboratory assistance. Advanced career opportunities requiring graduate work included positions such as licensed mental health service provider, researcher, university faculty member, or industrial/organizational consultant. |
A degree in psychology requires a minimum of 36 earned credits in PSYC (including PSYC 209 , PSYC 210 , PSYC 315 , PSYC 400 , PSYC 435 , PSYC 455 , PSYC 330 or PSYC 340 , PSYC 321 or PSYC 425(G) , PSYC 415 or PSYC 442 , and 9 credit hours of PSYC electives, excluding PSYC 110 and PSYC 313 ). Note that PSYC 110 or PSYC 313 taken as a psychology major while at UL Lafayette will NOT be applicable to a degree in psychology. A maximum of 42 hours of PSYC courses may be applied toward degree requirements. Additionally, a degree in psychology requires a College of Liberal Arts-approved minor that includes at least 18 credits with at least 6 credits at the 300-400 level. In addition, the following general educational requirements must be met: UNIV 100 (3 credits); ENGL 101 and ENGL102 (3 credits); ENGL literature (3 credits), ENGL 359 (3 credits), Modern Language (10 credits of FREN, SPAN, GERM, or LATN 101, 102, & 201); BIOL 121 , BIOL 122 , and BIOL 123 (7 credits); Science elective (3 credits of CHEM, PHYS, or GEOL; MATH 103 / or MATH 105 (only 3 credits applicable); STAT 214 (3 credits with a C or better); HIST elective (6 credits); PHIL (3 credits in PHIL 202 , PHIL 340 , PHIL 342 ); Arts elective (3 credits in VIAR, THEA, MUS, AMUS, or DANC); Behavioral Science elective (6 credits in ANTH, CJUS, ECON, GEOG, POLI, or SOCI with at least 3 hours at the 200+ level), and Humanities elective (3 credits chosen from ENGL, MODL, HIST, PHIL, HUMN, or CMCN courses not previously applied to general educational requirements). Additionally, 4 credits of academic advisor-approved elective(s) must be completed to fulfill the 120-hour curriculum requirement. Note: 1) all PSYC courses must be passed with a C or better; 2) only 1 D is allowed in the minor; 3) all pre-requisites and co-requisites must be met (see course descriptions); 4) 45 hours must be completed at the 300-400 level; & 5) all substitutions must be approved by the PSYC Department Head.
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Freshman Year
This is a recommended plan for the freshman year towards meeting the above requirements.
MODL (7 Credits)
Choice of foreign language will be selected from FREN, SPAN, GERM, or LATN in consultation with academic advisor. All MODL course requirements must be completed in a single foreign language.
- MODL 101 (4 Credits)
- MODL 102 (3 Credits)
Sophomore Year
This is a recommended plan for the sophomore year towards meeting the above requirements.
PSYC (3 Credits)
Choose from:
ENGL (3 Credits)
Choose from:
PHIL (3 Credits)
Choose from:
HIST (3 Credits)
Any HIST that pre-requisites have been met.
Behavioral Science (3 Credits)
Choose from ANTH, CJUS, ECON, GEOG, POLS, or SOCI in consultation with advisor.
NOTE: At least 6 credits of behavioral sciences coursework are required with 3 credits at the 200-level or above.
ARTS Elective (3 Credits)
Choose from an academic advisor-approved list from DANC, MUS, THEA, or VIAR, in consultation with academic advisor.
Junior Year
This is a recommended plan for the junior year towards meeting the above requirements.
PSYC (3 Credits)
Choose from:
PSYC Electives (6 Credits)
6 credits chosen from PSYC offerings excluding PSYC 110 and PSYC 313 .
Minor (9 Credits)
Courses towards fulfillment of a minor requirement in an approved area. At least 6 credits for the minor requirement must be from courses at the 300/400 level.
Physical Science Elective (3 Credits)
Chosen from CHEM, GEOL, or PHYS.
Humanities Elective (3 Credits)
In consultation with academic advisor, choose from HIST, ENGL, MODL, PHIL, HUMN, or CMCN.
Senior Year
This is a recommended plan for the senior year towards meeting the above requirements.
PSYC (3 Credits)
Choose from:
PSYC Elective (3 Credit)
3 credits chosen from PSYC offerings excluding PSYC 110 and PSYC 313 .
Minor (9 Credits)
Courses towards fulfillment of a minor requirement in an approved area. At least 6 credits for the minor requirement must be from courses at the 300/400 level.
HIST (3 Credits)
Any HIST that pre-requisites have been met.
Behavioral ScienceElective (3 Credits)
Choose from ANTH, CJUS, ECON, GEOG, POLS, or SOCI in consultation with academic advisor.
NOTE: At least 6 credits of behavioral sciences coursework are required with 3 credits at the 200-level or above.
Elective (4 Credits)
To be selected in consultation with academic advisor.
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