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Nov 21, 2024
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2013-2014 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 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 teaching, research, or service work within psychology, or a combination of these (this is accomplished through the practicum 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 BA Foreign Language Requirement , and include at least 42 hours of courses numbered 300 and above in their program in order to meet graduation requirements for the bachelor of arts degree. ENGL 103 Writing for the Social Sciences is also recommended.
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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, 40 Hours:
Required hours: 25 Hours:
Restricted electives, Group I (choose one course)
Restricted electives, Group II (choose two courses)
Free electives (choose a minimum of two courses)**, 6 Hours:
At least 6 additional credits of PSYC 206 or any 300-400 PSYC, excluding PSYC 323 and 324 Conversational Sign Language I and II**. Four-Year Progression
Psychology
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
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Credit |
| Core Curriculum |
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ENGL 101 |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
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ENGL 103*** |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
Life Sciences (LS)* |
4 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Life Sciences (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 |
HIST 100, 101, 102, or 103 |
3 |
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PSYC 340 |
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Lifespan Developmental Psychology |
3 |
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Introduction to Psychology (majors only section)** (FYEX) |
3 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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***ENGL 103 is recommended; ENGL 102 may be taken instead. |
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| *BIOL 101 and 102 are strongly recommended for psychology majors. |
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| **This majors-only section also counts as the required core curriculum First-Year Experience. |
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SECOND YEAR |
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SECOND YEAR |
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Sub./Course No. |
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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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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 |
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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 |
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Psychology of Personality |
3 |
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Modern Language |
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Elementary Modern Language II |
3 |
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Minor |
3 |
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Minor |
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Minor |
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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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THIRD YEAR |
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SPRING |
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THIRD YEAR |
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Tier |
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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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GSPE 210 |
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Fitness for Life (WE) |
3 |
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Sensation and Perception OR |
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Modern Language |
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Intermediate Modern Language II |
3 |
| PSYC 371 |
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Memory and Cognition OR |
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PSYC xxx |
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Elective |
3 |
| PSYC 372 |
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Psycology of Learning |
3 |
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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 |
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Minor |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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| 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 |
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Biopsychology |
3 |
| Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
| Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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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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DEGREE TOTAL |
120 |
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