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2015-2016 Academic Catalog

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2015-2016 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Psychology, B.S.

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The curriculum also includes course requirements appropriate for students interested in further graduate study and research. Graduates holding this degree may choose a career in many fields including human services, human resource development, sales, law enforcement, market research, child care, counseling, and residential care for elderly or developmentally impaired persons.

Required Courses

Business Administration

BA 1200 - Foundations of Business Credit(s): 3
BA 2010 - Principles of Management Credit(s): 3
BA 2700 - Organizational Behavior Credit(s): 3

English

ENG 1100 - Introduction to College Writing Credit(s): 3 **
ENG 1250 - English Composition I Credit(s): 3
ENG 1270 - English Composition II Credit(s): 3
ENG 2320 - Professional Communication Credit(s): 3

Math, Science & Information Systems

BIO 1110 - Anatomy & Physiology Credit(s): 3
MA 1000 - Foundations of College Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MA 1025 - Mathematical Problem-Solving Credit(s): 3
MA 2025 - Statistical Problem-Solving Credit(s): 3
MIS 1300 - Software Tools Credit(s): 3

Humanities & Social Sciences

CJ 1100 - Introduction to the Criminal Justice System Credit(s): 3
HUM 2000 - Introduction to Humanities Credit(s): 3
HUM 3710 - Ethics Credit(s): 3
SS 2720 - Group Dynamics Credit(s): 3
SS 2800 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3
SS 2810 - Social Problems Credit(s): 3

Psychology

PSY 1700 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 1750 - Human Growth & Development Credit(s): 3
PSY 2000 - Understanding Diversity Credit(s): 3
PSY 2510 - Theories of Counseling Credit(s): 3
PSY 2520 - Abnormal Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 2760 - Theories of Personality Credit(s): 3
PSY 2780 - Social Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 3510 - Bio-psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 3520 - Applied Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 3730 - Aging Credit(s): 3
PSY 3750 - Interview Strategies for Helpers Credit(s): 3
PSY 3770 - Assessment in Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 3780 - Research Methods & Statistics Credit(s): 3
PSY 4200 - Senior Seminar in Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 4510 - Learning and Cognition Credit(s): 3
PSY 4520 - Advanced Abnormal Psychology Credit(s): 3

Electives

Approved - Electives Credit(s): 12
Humanities - Elective (Literature) Credit(s): 3
Psychology - PSY 4530 or PSY 4540 Credit(s): 3
Economics/Social Science - Electives Credit(s): 3

Total Credits Required: 120

** Students may test out by placement exam. Credits do not count toward degree.

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