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Bachelor of Arts- Psychology Major
Degree Plan and Course Description

The degree of Bachelor of Arts in Psychology will be awarded upon completion of the following:

A. General Requirements
  • Core curriculum degree requirements; Plus, eight semester hours of Biology (1406-1407, 1470-1471, or 2401-2402), 12 semester hours and completion of 2312 course in foreign language or 9 hours of sign language and completion of CMDS 4305, and additional 3 hours of math, and an additional 3 hours of fine arts.

B. Major
  • Psychology 2301 General Psychology
  • Psychology 2471 Introduction to Statistical Methods
  • Psychology 3420 Methods in Psychology
  • Psychology: An additional 18 semester hours, a minimum of 12
  • semester hours must be on the advanced level.
C. Minor (18 semester hours)
  • An approved minor of 18 semester hours, a minimum of 6 semester hours must be on the advanced level.
D. Electives
  • A sufficient number of approved electives to complete a total of 128 semester hours.
E. Completion of Major Field Achievement Test

F. Meet all remaining general education degree requirements of the University and College as described under the Academic Policies and Procedures.

Suggested Program of Study:
FIRST YEAR

Biology 8
English Composition 6
Foreign Language 6
Math 6
PSYC 2301 or
General Psychology		 3
PEGA 1
PHIL 1370 3
TOTAL 33

SECOND YEAR

English Literature 6
Foreign Language 6
HIST 1301-1302 6
PSYC 2471
Introduciton to Statistical Methods		 4
Communication 3
Fine Arts 6
TOTAL 31

THIRD YEAR

POLS 2301-2302 6
PSYC 3420v
Methods in Psychology		 4
Psychology Advanced 9
Minor 9
Electives 6
TOTAL 34

FOURTH YEAR

Psychology Advanced 9
Minor 9
Electives 12
TOTAL 30

TOTAL 128 HOURS.

Psychology Courses (PSYC)

2270 Learning and Study Skills    2:2:1
Designed to help students improve their academic skills. Topics include learning styles analysis, active reading skills, test-taking skills, self- monitoring, memory improvement, time management and career orientation.
2301  General Psychology   3:3:0
An introductory survey of the major areas of psychology such as learning, personality, social, testing, developmental and physiological. Emphasis on psychology as the scientific study of behavior and includes both human and animal behavior.
2308  Child Psychology   3:3:0
A study of growth and development of behavior patterns in children.
2376  Adult Development and Aging   3:3:0
A survey of major issues in adult development and aging including biological, cognitive, personality, social and disease factors.
Prerequisite: PSYC 2301 or 2308.
2471  Introduction to Statistical Methods   4:3:2
Statistical concepts and techniques used in behavioral science research. Topics include graphs, measures of position, central tendency and dispersion, correlation and regression, probability, tests of significance and introduction to non-parametric techniques.
Prerequisite: MATH 1314 or higher.
3310  Systems and History of Psychology    3:3:0
Historical development of psychology. Emphasis on the evolution of major systems of psychology.
Prerequisite: PSYC 2301.
3320  Psychology of Personality    3:3:0
A study of several of the major theories of personality organization and adjustment processes.
Prerequisite: PSYC 2301.
3330  Psychology of Social Interaction    3:3:0
Investigation of psychological basis of interpersonal behavior. Emphasis is on the study of individual experience and behavior in relation to the social environment, and how individual behavior both affects and is affected by social interaction.
Prerequisite: PSYC 2301.
3340  Industrial Psychology     3:3:0
Introduction to psychological processes and techniques as they apply in industrial settings. Emphasis on selecting, training and evaluating workers. Emphasis also on organizational influences on behavior.
Prerequisite:PSYC 2301.
3360  Psychological Tests and Measurements     3:3:0
Theory and use of instruments for measurements of intelligence, interests, aptitude and attitudes.
Prerequisite: PSYC 2301, 2471 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
3420  Methods in Psychology      4:3:2
An introduction to the methods of research employed in the scientific study of behavior. Topics include nature and philosophy of science, experimental design, data analysis, and report writing. Several demonstrations are conducted and reported by students.
Prerequisite: PSYC 2301 and 2471.
4100, 4300  Undergraduate Research      1-3:A:0
Designed to provide an opportunity for advanced psychology students to pursue an individual research project under the direction and supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: 9 hours of psychology and permission of instructor.
4301  Special Topics      2-3:A:0
Includes library and/or laboratory work and conferences with a faculty member. A description of the particular area of study will be indicated. A student may repeat the course for credit when the area of study varies.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
4310  Sensation and Perception      3:3:0
A review of research and theory regarding the structure and function of the basic sensory processes and sensory perception.
Prerequisite: PSYC 2301 and 2471.
4320  Abnormal Psychology      3:3:0
A study of abnormal behavior. Special emphasis on the symptomatology, etiology and therapeutic approaches.
Prerequisite: PSYC 2301.
4360  Learning and Cognition      3:3:0
Theories and research concerning learning and cognitive processes, with a consideration of practical implications.
Prerequisite: PSYC 2301.
4380  Behavioral Neuroscience      3:3:0
Survey of the biological bases of behavior with emphasis on the mechanisms in the central nervous system.
Prerequisite: PSYC 2301.
4430  Experimental Psychology       4:3:2
Techniques to demonstrate and investigate concepts in psychology. Includes planning and executing an original research project.
Prerequisite: PSYC 3420.



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