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Aug 31, 2024
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2023-2024 Shepherd University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Psychology, B.A.
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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 all students via the Core Curriculum, and Psychology majors via program coursework, 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 experience in career settings involving research or service work within psychology, or a combination of these (this is accomplished through community engagement, practicum, faculty-led research, and cooperative education programs).
- To prepare students with career-relevant skills such as clear and concise verbal and written communication, project development and execution, ethical thinking, and the ability to access and understand scientific research.
- To prepare interested students for graduate or professional training.
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.
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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:
Restricted electives, Group I (choose one course and the associated lab)*
Restricted electives, Group II (choose two courses)
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.
Four-Year Progression
Psychology
FALL |
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FIRST YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FIRST YEAR |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 101 |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 102 |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
Lab Science (LS)* |
4 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Lab Science (LS)* |
4 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
Mathematics (MA) |
3 |
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PSYC 250 |
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Statistics for Social Sciences |
4 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
History |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Choose AR with advisor |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
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First-Year Experience (FYEX) |
1 |
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PSYC 102 (or other elective) |
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Introduction to the Psychology Major |
1 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
*BIOL 103 and 104 are strongly recommended for psychology majors. |
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FALL |
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SECOND YEAR |
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SPRING |
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SECOND YEAR |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose HM-GL or MD with advisor |
3 |
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PSYC 305 |
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Social Psychology OR |
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Modern Language |
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Elementary Modern Language I• |
3 |
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PSYC 309 |
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Abnormal Psychology OR |
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PSYC 251 |
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Research Methods in Psychology |
3 |
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PSYC 310 |
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Psychology of Personality |
3 |
PSYC 305 |
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Social Psychology OR |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose HM-GL or MD with advisor |
3 |
PSYC 309 |
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Abnormal Psychology OR |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose SO-CK with advisor |
3 |
PSYC 310 |
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Psychology of Personality |
3 |
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Modern Language |
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Elementary Modern Language II |
3 |
PSYC 340 |
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Lifespan Developmental Psychology |
3 |
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Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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•All B.A. students must complete 12 hours of one modern language. |
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FALL |
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THIRD YEAR |
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SPRING |
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THIRD YEAR |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor |
3 |
Modern Language |
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Intermediate Modern Language I |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose Wellness with advisor (WE) |
3 |
PSYC 370/370L |
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Sensation and Perception and Lab OR |
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Modern Language |
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Intermediate Modern Language II |
3 |
PSYC 371/371L |
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Memory and Cognition and Lab OR |
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PSYC xxx |
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Elective |
3 |
PSYC 372/372L |
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Psychology of Learning and Lab |
4 |
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Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
PSYC xxx |
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Elective |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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FALL |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
PSYC 484 |
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Directed Readings (WM) |
3 |
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PSYC 485 |
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Senior Thesis (Capstone) |
3 |
PSYC 420 |
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History and Systems of Psychology |
3 |
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PSYC 361 OR PSYC 365 |
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Biopsychology OR Drugs and the Brain |
3 |
Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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January 15, 2019 |
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DEGREE TOTAL |
120 |
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