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2016-2017 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
2016-2017 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.

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)

Total: 32 Credits


Sophomore Year


This is a recommended plan for the sophomore year towards meeting the above requirements.

PSYC (3 Credits)


Choose from:

MODL (3 Credits)


  • MODL 201 3 Credits.

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.

Total: 27 Credits


Junior Year


This is a recommended plan for the junior year towards meeting the above requirements.

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.

Total: 30 Credits


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.

Total: 31 Credits


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