Program: Psychology, B.A. - Shepherd University

Apr 03, 2025

2020-2021 Shepherd University Catalog

Shepherd University offers a program in psychology leading to the bachelor of arts degree.

The purpose of the psychology program includes the following:

To expose the student to the nature of scientific explanation and scientific research within psychology as well as to provide a conceptual framework for understanding human behavior.
To provide, for the qualified student, actual experience in career settings involving research or service work within psychology, or a combination of these (this is accomplished through the practicum, faculty-led research, and cooperative education programs).
To contribute to the preparation of the student for admission to graduate school and to schools offering advanced professional certification.

In addition to a major in psychology, students must also complete the Core Curriculum program, complete a minor field of study, meet the 12-hour B.A. Foreign Language Requirement , and include at least 42 hours of courses numbered 300 and above in their program, for a minimum of 120 credits total, to meet graduation requirements for the bachelor of arts degree.

Curriculum for a Major in Psychology

With permission of the Department of Psychology, the six hours of free electives may be career-track electives. Career-track electives are courses from outside the student’s major and minor that clearly relate to the student’s career plans.

Total hours required, 41 Hours:

Required hours: 25 Hours:

PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology (3 cr)
PSYC 250 - Statistics for the Social Sciences (4 cr)
PSYC 251 - Research Methods in Psychology (3 cr)
PSYC 340 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology (3 cr)
PSYC 420 - History and Systems of Psychology (3 cr)
PSYC 361 - Biopsychology (3 cr)
OR PSYC 365 - Drugs and the Brain (3 cr)
PSYC 484 - Directed Readings (3 cr)
PSYC 485 - Senior Thesis (3 cr)

Electives, 16 Hours:

Restricted electives, Group I (choose one course and the associated lab)*

PSYC 370 - Sensation and Perception (3 cr)
AND PSYC 370L - Sensation and Perception Laboratory (1 cr)
PSYC 371 - Memory and Cognition (3 cr)
AND PSYC 371L - Memory and Cognition Laboratory (1 cr)
PSYC 372 - Psychology of Learning (3 cr)
AND PSYC 372L - Learning Laboratory (1 cr)

Restricted electives, Group II (choose two courses)

PSYC 309 - Abnormal Psychology (3 cr)
PSYC 305 - Social Psychology (3 cr)
PSYC 310 - Psychology of Personality (3 cr)

Free electives (choose a minimum of two courses)*, 6 Hours:

At least 6 additional credits of any 300-400 PSYC**.

Note(s):

*Students may elect to take additional Group I classes without the associated lab.

**PSYC 315 - Psychological Tests and Measurements is strongly recommended for those students interested in pursuing a career in clinical or counseling psychology.

Four-Year Progression

**Psychology**
FALL		FIRST YEAR		SPRING		FIRST YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
Core Curriculum	1	ENGL 101	3	Core Curriculum	1	ENGL 102	3
Core Curriculum	1	Lab Science (LS)*	4	Core Curriculum	1	Lab Science (LS)*	4
Core Curriculum	1	Mathematics (MA)	3	PSYC 250		Statistics for Social Sciences	4
Core Curriculum	1	History	3	Core Curriculum	1	Choose AR with advisor	3
Core Curriculum		First-Year Experience (FYEX)	1	PSYC 102 (or other elective)		Introduction to the Psychology Major	1
		TOTAL	14			TOTAL	15
*BIOL 103 and 104 are strongly recommended for psychology majors.

FALL		SECOND YEAR		SPRING		SECOND YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
Core Curriculum	2	Choose HM-GL or MD with advisor	3	PSYC 305		Social Psychology OR
Modern Language		Elementary Modern Language I^•	3	PSYC 309		Abnormal Psychology OR
PSYC 251		Research Methods in Psychology	3	PSYC 310		Psychology of Personality	3
PSYC 305		Social Psychology OR		Core Curriculum	2	Choose HM-GL or MD with advisor	3
PSYC 309		Abnormal Psychology OR		Core Curriculum	2	Choose SO-CK with advisor	3
PSYC 310		Psychology of Personality	3	Modern Language		Elementary Modern Language II	3
PSYC 340		Lifespan Developmental Psychology	3	Minor		Minor	3
		TOTAL	15			TOTAL	15

^•All B.A. students must complete 12 hours of one modern language.

FALL		THIRD YEAR		SPRING		THIRD YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
Core Curriculum	2	Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor	3	Core Curriculum	2	Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor	3
Modern Language		Intermediate Modern Language I	3	Core Curriculum	2	Choose Wellness with advisor (WE)	3
PSYC 370/370L		Sensation and Perception and Lab OR		Modern Language		Intermediate Modern Language II	3
PSYC 371/371L		Memory and Cognition and Lab OR		PSYC xxx		Elective	3
PSYC 372/372L		Psychology of Learning and Lab	4	Minor		Minor	3
PSYC xxx		Elective	3			TOTAL	15
Minor		Minor	3
		TOTAL	16

FALL		FOURTH YEAR		SPRING		FOURTH YEAR
Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit	Sub./Course No.	Tier	Title	Credit
PSYC 484		Directed Readings (WM)	3	PSYC 485		Senior Thesis (Capstone)	3
PSYC 420		History and Systems of Psychology	3	PSYC 361 OR PSYC 365		Biopsychology OR Drugs and the Brain	3
Minor		Minor	3	Minor		Minor	3
Minor		Minor	3	Elective		Elective	3
Elective		Elective	3	Elective		Elective	3
		TOTAL	15			TOTAL	15

January 15, 2019						DEGREE TOTAL	120

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