Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Publication: 2022-2023 Catalog Program: Psychology (BS) Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Psychology (BS)123 credits required for graduation The School of Liberal Arts offers the Bachelors of Science degree with a major in Psychology with specializations in Cognitive Neuroscience, Social/Applied, Clinical/Personality, & Developmental/Education. Students majoring in Psychology must complete a rigorous plan of study specifically focusing on identified program goals. The goals of the program have been identified as being key components that would enable students to transition seamlessly into a graduate program or workplace environment. All students are required to complete core courses related to the major. In addition, students will complete lower and upper level psychology courses representing more specialized areas in the field. The structure of the program provides students with a realistic view of career and educational options available in the field of psychology. Students demonstrate competence in the field of psychology through major coursework. CurriculumGeneral Education Requirements (60 hours)The primary objective of the general education requirements is to guarantee that all students seeking a Bachelors of Science in Psychology (BS) degree will share a common body of knowledge drawn from a broad spectrum of subject areas. Additional Requirements (3 hours)The physical education requirement is comprised of one credit hour of Wellness and two credit hours of additional Physical Education courses. Legislative RequirementsGeorgia law requires that each candidate for a degree demonstrate knowledge of the history and constitution on the United States and Georgia. These requirements may be met by receiving a passing grade in certain courses, or by passing the appropriate examination. The courses and the requirement(s) each course satisfies are as follows:
Major Requirements (60 hours)The major requirements consist of two areas of study: Psychology Core and a specialization. The Psychology Core is designed to ensure that students receiving the BS degree in Psychology will share a common body of knowledge needed to apply psychological principles both in the work place and academic settings. Specialization courses allow students to delve further into an area of specialization. Program Outcome GoalsBachelor of Science - PsychologyStudents graduating from the Psychology Program will: 1. Develop basic and applied knowledge in psychology 2. Assess psychological phenomena using scientific literacy, critical thinking, and quantitative skills 3. Explain and critique ethical and social responsibility in a diverse world 4. Produce effective written and oral communication and develop effective, collaborative interactions |
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Course PrerequisitesThe following course outline the minimum prerequisites for 3000/4000 level courses; almost all 3000/4000 level courses have further prerequisites beyond the minimum. | ||||
Prerequisite for 3000 level courses: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
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PSYC 1102 - Introduction to Psychology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Prerequisites for 4000 level courses: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
PSYC 1102 - Introduction to Psychology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
PSYC 2010 - Writing in Psychology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
PSYC 3020 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | (4) Credit Hours | |||
PSYC 3030 - Research Methods and Design | (4) Credit Hours | |||
Other Program NotesStudents will be required to complete one introductory course from each of the Areas of Specialization listed on the Program of Study Outline on the next page. Upon completion of those courses, students are expected to choose areas of specialization and complete three courses each in the chosen specialization. At least one course out of the three courses chosen in the specialization must be at the 4000 level. | ||||
Additional requirements for program completion include: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
PSYC 3000 - Applications in Psychology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
PSYC 4600 - History & Systems of Psychology | (4) Credit Hours | |||
General Education (60 semester hours) | ||||
Area A - Essential Skills: (9 semester hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
ENGL 1101 - English Composition I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 1102 - English Composition II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
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MATH 1001 - Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | (3) Credit Hours | |||
or | ||||
MATH 1111 - College Algebra | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Or | ||||
MATH 1401 - Elementary Statistics Strongly Recommended | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Area B - Institutional Option (4 semester hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
ITEC 1001 - Introduction to Computing | (4) Credit Hours | |||
Area C - Humanities/Fine Arts (6 semester hours) | ||||
Select one from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
MUSC 1100 - Music Appreciation | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ARTS 1100 - Art Appreciation | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2111 - World Literature I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2112 - World Literature II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2121 - British Literature I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2122 - British Literature II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2131 - American Literature I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ENGL 2132 - American Literature II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
FILM 1005 - Introduction to Film | (3) Credit Hours | |||
THEA 1100 - Theatre Appreciation | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Select one from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
RELN 1100 - World Religions | (3) Credit Hours | |||
GEOG 1101 - Introduction to Human Geography | (3) Credit Hours | |||
PHIL 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy | (3) Credit Hours | |||
SPAN 1002 - Elementary Spanish II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
SPAN 2001 - Intermediate Spanish I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
SPAN 2002 - Intermediate Spanish II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
CHIN 1002 - Elemantary Chinese II | 3 Credit Hours | |||
CHIN 2001 - Intermediate Chinese I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
CHIN 2002 - Intermediate Chinese II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
FREN 1002 - Elementary French II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
FREN 2001 - Intermediate French I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
FREN 2002 - Intermediate French II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Area D - Natural Sciences, Math, Technology(11 semester hours) | ||||
Select one sequence from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
PSCI 1101K - Physical Science with Laboratory | (4) Credit Hours | |||
PSCI 1102 - Physical Science | (3) Credit Hours | |||
BIOL 1101K - Biological Sciences I and Laboratory | (4) Credit Hours | |||
BIOL 1102 - Biological Sciences II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
CHEM 1151K - Survey of Chemistry I with Lab | (4) Credit Hours | |||
CHEM 1152K - Survey of Chemistry II with Lab | (4) Credit Hours | |||
Select one from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
ITEC 2110 - Digital Media | (4) Credit Hours | |||
ITEC 2120 - Introduction to Programming | (4) Credit Hours | |||
Area E - Social Science (12 semester hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
POLS 1101 - American Government | (3) Credit Hours | |||
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HIST 2111 - Survey of United States History I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
or | ||||
HIST 2112 - Survey of United States History II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Select one from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
HIST 2111 - Survey of United States History I (if not used above) | (3) Credit Hours | |||
HIST 2112 - Survey of United States History II (if not used above) | (3) Credit Hours | |||
HIST 1111 - Survey of World History/Civilization I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
HIST 1112 - Survey of World History/Civilization II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
HIST 1121 - Survey of Western Civilization I | (3) Credit Hours | |||
HIST 1122 - Survey of Western Civilization II | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Select one from the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
SOCI 1101 - Introduction to Sociology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ANTH 1102 - Introduction to Anthropology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
ECON 2100 - Introduction to Economics | (3) Credit Hours | |||
Area F - Courses Related to the Program of Study (18 semester hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
PSYC 1102 - Introduction to Psychology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
PSYC 2010 - Writing in Psychology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
PSYC 2400 - Abnormal Psychology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
PSYC 2500 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
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Additional Requirements (3-4 hours) | ||||
Physical Education Requirement
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Program of Study (60 semester hours)A grade of “C” or better in all courses | ||||
Required Courses | ||||
Select one of the following: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
PSYC 3100 - Psychology of Learning | (3) Credit Hours | |||
or | ||||
PSYC 3110 - Cognitive Psychology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
All of the following courses are required: | ||||
Course Name | Credit Hours | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
PSYC 3210 - Introduction to Neuroscience | (3) Credit Hours | |||
PSYC 3301 - Social Psychology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
PSYC 3000 - Applications in Psychology | (3) Credit Hours | |||
PSYC 3020 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | (4) Credit Hours | |||
PSYC 3030 - Research Methods and Design | (4) Credit Hours | |||
PSYC 4600 - History & Systems of Psychology | (4) Credit Hours | |||
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Psychology SpecializationOption A (Specialization): Select a total of 3 courses in one specialization (at least one course must be at the 4000 level) Specializations: Clinical/Personality, Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental/Education, Social/Applied (Please see list) Option B (General Psychology): Select a total of 3 courses in from any of the four specializations (at least one course must be at the 4000 level). | ||||
General Electives (24 hours 3 hours of which must be 3000-4000 level) | ||||
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