2007-2008 Undergraduate Academic Catalog - Plymouth State ...

PsychologyPsychology, Bachelor of Arts122 creditsThe BA degree in Psychology emphasizes understanding ofthe science and study of behavior and mental processes.Degree RequirementsCreditsPS 2010 Introduction to General Psychology 3PS 2050 Life-Span Developmental Psychology 3PS 2100 Measuring Behavior (TECO) 3PS 3140 Statistics in Psychology (QRCO) 3PS 3150 Research Methods in Psychology (WRCO) 3PS 4010 History and Systems 3PS Psychology electives [not PSDI] 6Group A – complete one of the following: 3PS 3030 Social PsychologyPS 3340 PersonalityGroup B – complete two courses (PS 3210 or PS 3220 isrequired): 7 or 8PS 3210 LearningPS 3220 Cognitive PsychologyPS 3260 PerceptionPS 3600 Biological PsychologyCapstone – complete one of the following: 3 or 6PS 4360 Internship in PsychologyPS 4400 Psychology SeminarPS 4800 Advanced Research Seminar in PsychologyPS 4940 Independent Research in PsychologyGeneral Education:EN 1200 Composition 3IS 1111 The First Year Seminar:critical Thinking and the Nature of Inquiry 3MA Mathematics Foundations 3CTDI Creative Thought Directions 6PPDI Past and Present Directions 6SIDI Scientific Inquiry Directions 6–8SSDI Self and Society Directions 6DICO Diversity Connection 3INCO Integration Connection 3WECO Wellness Connection 3Foreign Language (GACO) 8Electives 35–33 or 31–29Total 122Recommended Course SequenceCheck all course descriptions for prerequisites before planningcourse schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.Year OneCreditsEN 1200 Composition 3IS 1111 The First Year Seminar:critical Thinking and the Nature of Inquiry 3MA Mathematics Foundations 3PS 2010 Introduction to General Psychology 3PS 2050 Life-Span Developmental Psychology 3CTDI Creative Thought Directions 6PPDI Past and Present Direction 3Foreign Language (GACO) 832Year TwoCreditsPS 2100 Measuring Behavior (TECO) 3PS Psychology electives [not PSDI] 6Group A – complete one course 3PPDI Past and Present Direction 3SIDI Scientific Inquiry Directions 6–8SSDI Self and Society Directions 6elective 2–029Year ThreeCreditsPS 3140 Statistics in Psychology (QRCO) 3PS 3150 Research Methods in Psychology (WRCO) 3Group B – complete two courses (PS 3210 or PS 3220 isrequired) 7 or 8DICO Diversity Connection 3WECO Wellness Connection 3electives 12 or 1131Year FourCreditsPS 4010 History and Systems 3Capstone – complete one course 3 or 6INCO Integration Connection 3electives 21 or 1830Total 122Complementary Courses: It is recommended that BAPsychology majors take one year sequences in anthropology,biology, mathematics or sociology as well as CS 1100 and MA2300 (MATH).Psychology, Bachelor of Science122 creditsThe BS degree in Psychology allows students to focus onspecific areas in the science and study of behavior and mentalprocesses.Contract OptionStudents must have a minimum of 45 credits remaining in theirdegree at the time their contract is approved by the Departmentof Psychology. Contract courses are chosen by the studentand the advisor. Final approval of the contract is given by theDepartment.190 Plymouth State University Academic Catalog 2007–2008