Department of Psychology

David McCord, head

M. Abel, S. Acheson, C. Boan, J. Goodwin, M. Griffin, J. Habel, B. Henderson, H. Herzog, R. Kowalski, E. McDowell, S. Minor, M. Randolph, H. White

Major in Psychology, B.S. Degree

Liberal Studies, 42 hours

The major requires 39 hours as follows:

PSY 150 General Psychology, 3 hours

PSY 271 Research Design and Analysis I, 3 hours

PSY 272 Research Design and Analysis II, 3 hours

PSY 455 Systems and Theories in Psychology, 3 hours

PSY 495 Senior Seminar in Psychology, 3 hours

Psychology electives:

Developmental, 3 hours selected from 320, 322, 325, 327

Social, 3 hours selected from 310, 313, 333

Experimental, 3 hours selected from 440, 444, 448

Clinical, 3 hours selected from 363, 430, 441, 470, 474

Other psychology electives, 12 hours

In addition to completing 39 hours of PSY courses, psychology majors must also complete a second major, a minor, or another approved program. Of the 39 required PSY hours, at least 12 must be in junior/senior level courses.

Suggested Course Sequence for Psychology (B.S.)

FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL				SPRING
COURSE PREFIX OR LS CATEGORY	COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	HRS	COURSE PREFIX OR LS CATEGORY	COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	HRS
ENGL	101	Composition I	3	ENGL	102	Composition II	3
C2		Any Math Course	3	CMHC	201	Communication	3
C5		Physical and Biological Sciences	3	C5	Core	Physical & Biological Sciences	3
190 series		First Year Seminar	3	C4		Wellness	3
PSY	150	General Psychology	3	PSY	200-level	Elective	3
JS	101	Jumpstart	0
.	.	.	15	.	.	.	15
.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL				SPRING
COURSE PREFIX OR LS CATEGORY	COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	HRS	COURSE PREFIX OR LS CATEGORY	COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	HRS
PSY 271		Research Methods I	3	PSY 272		Research Methods II	3
PSY 320		Child and Adolescent Dev.	3	PSY		Elective	3
P3		History	3	P4		Humanities	3
		Minor Intro	3			Minor	3
	.	General Elective	3	.	.	General Elective	3
.	.	.	15	.	.	.	15
.
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL				SPRING
COURSE PREFIX OR LS CATEGORY	COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	HRS	COURSE PREFIX OR LS CATEGORY	COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	HRS
PSY		Elective (Clinical)	3	PSY	.	Elective (Experimental)	3
PSY 280	.	Research in Psychology	3	P5		Fine and Performing Arts	3
P1	Social Sciences	Upper Level	3	P6	.	World Cultures	3
.	.	Minor	3	.	.	Minor	3
		General elective	3			General elective	3
.	.	.	15	.	.	.	15
After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.
.
SENIOR YEAR
FALL				SPRING
COURSE PREFIX OR LS CATEGORY	COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	HRS	COURSE PREFIX OR LS CATEGORY	COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	HRS
PSY	455	Systems & Theories	3	PSY	495	Senior Seminar	3
PSY	480	Projects in Psychology	3	.	.	PSY elective	3
.	.	Minor	3	.	.	Perspective Elective	3
.	.	Minor	3		.	Minor	3
		General elective	3			General elective	3
.	.	.	15	.	.	.	15

Total Hours for Degree: 120

Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.

Minor in Psychology

The minor requires 24 hours, including PSY 150, 271, 272, and 15 hours of psychology electives.

Course Offerings: Psychology (PSY)

Psychology

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Last updated: 3/7/2006.