2018-19 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 20, 2024  
2018-19 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Psychology, BS


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About the Program


Psychology is one of the more popular undergraduate majors in the country. Psychologists study cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how people relate to one another and their environments. The knowledge of psychology helps people understand themselves and others which can be beneficial in many careers where the ability to relate well with others is important.

Degree Requirements


  • 120 Credit Hours
  • Minimum grade of C- required for all courses, with the exception of Modern Language courses which require a minimum grade of C
  • Minimum GPA of 2.0 required for graduation

PNW General Education Core (30 Credits Minimum)


Supplemental Core (36 Credits)


  • Modern Language (12 Credits)
  • United States Tradition (3 Credits)
  • Western Heritage (3 Credits)
  • Global Cultures (3 Credits)
  • Literature and the Arts (3 Credits)
  • Racial and Ethnic Diversity (3 Credits)
  • Gender Issues (3 Credits)
  • Social Ethics (3 Credits)
  • Individual and Society (3 Credits)

Other Required Courses (24 Credits)


Psychology Electives (15 Credits)


Fifteen credit hours, of which at least 9 credits must be in the 30000 level or higher.

Free Electives (9 Credits)


Total 120 Credits Required


Degree Map


Requirements


Minimum Grade and Grade Point Average (GPA):  Minimum grade of C- required for all courses, with the exception of ENGL 10400 and Modern Language courses which require a minimum grade of C; 2.0 GPA

Experiential Learning (EL):  One EL course required.  EL courses are noted by (e) next to the course title.

General Education Core:  General Education notations can be found within the course description.  Please click on a course to see if it meets a Gen Ed requirement.

Milestone Courses noted by (m) next to the course title have been identified as being critical to your success in this field of study. 

Courses that are only offered on one campus will be noted by an (H) for Hammond, or (W) for Westville.

Please see the Additional Information and Guidelines section below for more information.

Semester 2 (15 Credits)


Semester 4 (15 Credits)


Semester 5 (15 Credits)


Semester 6 (15 Credits)


Semester 7 (15 Credits)


Semester 8 (15 Credits)


Additional Information and Guidelines


Note 1: See the Supplemental Core List  for a list of available courses.

Note 2: Meet with Internship Coordinator if taking internship in Semester 7 or 8.

Note 3: Modern Language Requirement, must complete 4 semester of the same language- Choose from ASL, FR, GER, JPNS, or SPAN

Note 4: 15 hours of PSY elective courses required; at least 9 hours must be 30000 level or above

Note 5: 30 credit hours of General Education are required, speak with your advisor for further information

Resources


The 8 semester plan of study is a recommended sequence of classes designed to show how this program can be completed within four years.

Visit the 15 to Finish website for information and resources.

For career information, check out “What Can I Do With this Major?”

For Financial Aid eligibility, click here. Annual FAFSA filing deadline is March 10. Financial Aid recipients are required to complete 30 credits per calendar year to stay eligible for the standard financial aid award.

Financial Guarantee: If you follow the degree map and find a course unavailable, you may be able to take the course for free in a future semester.  Certain exclusions apply.