Psychology Majors beginning in Fall 2018.
| Area F – Courses Appropriate to Major | 18 | ||
| PSYC 1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| PSYC 2101 | Careers, Ethics and Professionalism | 3 | |
| PSYC 2231 | Research and Analysis I | 3 | |
| Electives: Select 9 credit hours from the following: | 9 | ||
| ANTH 1102 | Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| ANTH 2231 | Biological Anthropology | ||
| ANTH 2331 | World Archeology | ||
| BIOL 1130 | General Biology | ||
| &BIOL 1110 | and General Biology Laboratory | ||
| BIOL 1320 | Diversity of Life | ||
| BIOL 1330 | Human Biology | ||
| CHFD 1131 | Intro to Family Science | ||
| CHFD 2135 | Child Development | ||
| CHFD 2137 | Lifespan Development | ||
| CISM 1110 | Computer Applications | ||
| &CISM1120 | and Computer Concepts | ||
| COMM 1100 | Human Communication | ||
| CRJU 1100 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| CRJU 2131 | Justice and Ethics | ||
| CSCI 1150 | Fundamentals of the Internet and WWW | ||
| ENGL 2100 | Literature and Humanities | ||
| FORL 1001 | Elementary Language I | ||
| FORL 1002 | Elementary Language II | ||
| FORL 2001 | Intermediate Language I | ||
| FORL 2002 | Intermediate Language II | ||
| GEOG 1101 | Introduction to Human Geography | ||
| GEOG 1130 | World Regional Geography | ||
| GNST 1101 | Introduction to Gender Studies | ||
| INTS 2130 | Introduction to International Studies | ||
| ITEC 1050 | Introduction to Computer Concepts | ||
| PHIL 2010 | Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| PHIL 2020 | Critical Thinking | ||
| PHIL 2030 | Introduction to Ethics and Moral Issues | ||
| PUBH 2131 | Intro to Comm and Public Hlth | ||
| RECR 2131 | Introduction to Recreational Therapy | ||
| RELS 2130 | Introduction to Religion | ||
| SOCI 1101 | Introduction to Sociology | ||
| SOCI 2130 | Intro to Gerontology | ||
| SOCI 2232 | Introduction to Social Services | ||
| WGST 2530 | Introduction to Women and Gender Studies | ||
| Major Requirements | |||
| Research Design Requirement | |||
| PSYC 3141 | Research and Analysis II | 4 | |
| Diversity Requirement | |||
| Select at least one course from this area | 3 | ||
| PSYC 3050 | Special Topics in Diversity | ||
| PSYC 3231 | Psychology of Religion | ||
| PSYC 3232 | Psychology of Gender | ||
| PSYC 3236 | Psychology of Substance Abuse | ||
| PSYC 3237 | Psychology of Human Sexuality | ||
| PSYC 3335 | Personality Psychology | ||
| PSYC 3339 | Older Adult Developmental Psychology | ||
| PSYC 4150 | Health Psychology | ||
| PSYC 4170 | Women and Mental Health | ||
| Comprehensive Track | |||
| Fundamental Knowledge: Select four courses from this area: | 12 | ||
| PSYC 3101 | Abnormal Psychology | ||
| PSYC 3102 | Cognitive Psychology | ||
| PSYC 3103 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | ||
| PSYC 3104 | Principles of Learning | ||
| PSYC 3105 | Physiological Psychology | ||
| PSYC 3106 | Social Psychology | ||
| Major Elective: Select 3 upper division (3000 or above) | 9 | ||
| PSYC courses as approved by advisor (see course listing) | |||
| Capstone: Select one of the following courses: | 3-4 | ||
| PSYC 4143 | Senior Research | ||
| PSYC 4530 | History and Systems | ||
| PSYC 4630 | Senior Seminar | ||
| PSYC 4790 | Senior Internship | ||
| PSYC 4832 | Directed Empirical Review | ||
| PSYC 4841 | Directed Research Project | ||
| Free Electives: Select 28-29 credit hours | 28-29 | ||
| At least 9 hours must be upper division (3000 or above) | |||
| Program Progression Requirements | |
| Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all required PSYC courses. | |
| Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all Related Field courses. | |
| Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all prerequisite courses before enrolling in the advanced course. | |
| Honors in Psychology | |
| To graduate with honors in Psychology, a student must: | |
| – be admitted to the University Honors Program | |
| – successfully complete the honors courses sequence (see advisor for details) | |
| – complete and present an Honors Thesis | |
| – be in good standing in the University Honors Program at the time of graduation | |
| Advisement | |
| For advisement information, see the department website: | |
| https://cbss.georgiasouthern.edu/psychology/undergraduate/advisement/ | |
| Area F – Courses Appropriate to Major | 18 | ||
| PSYC 1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| PSYC 2101 | Careers, Ethics and Professionalism | 3 | |
| PSYC 2231 | Research and Analysis I | 3 | |
| Electives: Select 9 credit hours from the following: | 9 | ||
| ANTH 1102 | Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| ANTH 2231 | Biological Anthropology | ||
| ANTH 2331 | World Archeology | ||
| BIOL 1130 | General Biology | ||
| &BIOL 1110 | and General Biology Laboratory | ||
| BIOL 1320 | Diversity of Life | ||
| BIOL 1330 | Human Biology | ||
| CHFD 1131 | Intro to Family Science | ||
| CHFD 2135 | Child Development | ||
| CHFD 2137 | Lifespan Development | ||
| CISM 1110 | Computer Applications | ||
| &CISM1120 | and Computer Concepts | ||
| COMM 1100 | Human Communication | ||
| CRJU 1100 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| CRJU 2131 | Justice and Ethics | ||
| CSCI 1150 | Fundamentals of the Internet and WWW | ||
| ENGL 2100 | Literature and Humanities | ||
| FORL 1001 | Elementary Language I | ||
| FORL 1002 | Elementary Language II | ||
| FORL 2001 | Intermediate Language I | ||
| FORL 2002 | Intermediate Language II | ||
| GEOG 1101 | Introduction to Human Geography | ||
| GEOG 1130 | World Regional Geography | ||
| GNST 1101 | Introduction to Gender Studies | ||
| INTS 2130 | Introduction to International Studies | ||
| ITEC 1050 | Introduction to Computer Concepts | ||
| PHIL 2010 | Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| PHIL 2020 | Critical Thinking | ||
| PHIL 2030 | Introduction to Ethics and Moral Issues | ||
| PUBH 2131 | Intro to Comm and Public Hlth | ||
| RECR 2131 | Introduction to Recreational Therapy | ||
| RELS 2130 | Introduction to Religion | ||
| SOCI 1101 | Introduction to Sociology | ||
| SOCI 2130 | Intro to Gerontology | ||
| SOCI 2232 | Introduction to Social Services | ||
| WGST 2530 | Introduction to Women and Gender Studies | ||
| Major Requirements | |||
| Research Design Requirement | |||
| PSYC 3141 | Research and Analysis II | 4 | |
| Diversity Requirement | |||
| Select at least one course from this area | 3 | ||
| PSYC 3050 | Special Topics in Diversity | ||
| PSYC 3231 | Psychology of Religion | ||
| PSYC 3232 | Psychology of Gender | ||
| PSYC 3236 | Psychology of Substance Abuse | ||
| PSYC 3237 | Psychology of Human Sexuality | ||
| PSYC 3335 | Personality Psychology | ||
| PSYC 3339 | Older Adult Developmental Psychology | ||
| PSYC 4150 | Health Psychology | ||
| PSYC 4170 | Women and Mental Health | ||
| Experimental Track | |||
| Major Field: Complete all of the following courses: | 20 | ||
| PSYC 3105 | Physiological Psychology | ||
| PSYC 3410 | Introduction to Behavior Analysis | ||
| PSYC 3500 | Cognitive Neuroscience I | ||
| PSYC 3510 | Cognitive Neuroscience II | ||
| PSYC 4090 | Learning and Behavior | ||
| PSYC 4091 | Learning and Behavior Lab | ||
| PSYC 4131 | Research and Analysis III | ||
| PSYC 4132 | Research and Analysis III Lab | ||
| Major Elective: Select two of the following courses: | 6 | ||
| PSYC 3095 | Drugs and Behavior | ||
| PSYC 3101 | Abnormal Psychology | ||
| PSYC 3106 | Social Psychology | ||
| PSYC 3170 | Human Resource Development Skills | ||
| PSYC 3234 | Industrial and Organizational Psychology | ||
| PSYC 3237 | Psychology of Human Sexuality | ||
| PSYC 3331 | Child Developmental Psychology | ||
| PSYC 3335 | Personality Psychology | ||
| PSYC 3337 | Psychological Tests and Measurement | ||
| PSYC 3338 | Leadership and Group Dynamics | ||
| PSYC 3420 | Principles of Behavior Change | ||
| PSYC 3430 | Behavior Assessment | ||
| PSYC 3440 | Behavior Change Techniques | ||
| PSYC 3534 | Psychology of Language | ||
| PSYC 4102 | Clinical Psychology | ||
| PSYC 4150 | Health Psychology | ||
| PSYC 4170 | Women and Mental Health | ||
| PSYC 4430 | Evolutionary Psychology | ||
| PSYC 4431 | Motivation and Emotion | ||
| PSYC 4432 | Sensation and Perception | ||
| PSYC 4435 | Comparative Psychology | ||
| PSYC 4530 | History and Systems | ||
| Guided Electives: Select 21 credit hours | 21 | ||
| Any courses from CBSS, CSM, CEC, CHP, CPH | |||
| Free Electives: Select any two upper division courses | 6 | ||
| Program Progression Requirements | |
| Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all required PSYC courses. | |
| Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all Related Field courses. | |
| Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all prerequisite courses before enrolling in the advanced course. | |
| Honors in Psychology | |
| To graduate with honors in Psychology, a student must: | |
| – be admitted to the University Honors Program | |
| – successfully complete the honors courses sequence (see advisor for details) | |
| – complete and present an Honors Thesis | |
| – be in good standing in the University Honors Program at the time of graduation | |
| Advisement | |
| For advisement information, see the department website: | |
| https://cbss.georgiasouthern.edu/psychology/undergraduate/advisement/ | |
| Area F – Courses Appropriate to Major | 18 | ||
| PSYC 1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| PSYC 2101 | Careers, Ethics and Professionalism | 3 | |
| PSYC 2231 | Research and Analysis I | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 1001 or CSDS 1001 | 3 | ||
| Foreign Language 1002 or CSDS 1002 | 3 | ||
| Elective: Select one of the following: | 3 | ||
| ANTH 1102 | Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| CRJU 1100 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| CSCI 1060 | Computer Programming Concepts | ||
| CSCI 1150 | Fundamentals of the Internet and WWW | ||
| ENGL 2100 | Literature and Humanities | ||
| GNST 1101 | Introduction to Gender Studies | ||
| ITEC 1050 | Introduction to Computer Concepts | ||
| PHIL 2010 | Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| PHIL 2030 | Introduction to Ethics and Moral Issues | ||
| SOCI 1101 | Introduction to Sociology | ||
| SOCI 2000 | Global Sociology | ||
| SOCI 2500 | Ethics, Values, and the Social World | ||
| Major Requirements | 37 | ||
| Major Field: Complete all of the following courses: | 22 | ||
| PSYC 3101 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | |
| PSYC 3103 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 | |
| PSYC 3106 | Social Psychology | 3 | |
| PSYC 3141 | Research and Analysis II | 4 | |
| PSYC 3410 | Introduction to Behavior Analysis | 3 | |
| PSYC 4131 | Research and Analysis III | 3 | |
| PSYC 4790 | Senior Internship OR | 3 | |
| PSYC 4791 | Practicum in Behavior Analysis | ||
| Diversity: Select at least one of the following: | 3 | ||
| PSYC 3050 | Special Topics in Diversity | ||
| PSYC 3231 | Psychology of Religion | ||
| PSYC 3232 | Psychology of Gender | ||
| PSYC 3236 | Psychology of Substance Abuse | ||
| PSYC 3237 | Psychology of Human Sexuality | ||
| PSYC 3335 | Personality Psychology | ||
| PSYC 3339 | Older Adult Developmental Psychology | ||
| PSYC 4150 | Health Psychology | ||
| PSYC 4170 | Women and Mental Health | ||
| Major Elective: Select four of the following courses: | 12 | ||
| PSYC 3095 | Drugs and Behavior | ||
| PSYC 3105 | Physiological Psychology | ||
| PSYC 3170 | Human Resource Development Skills | ||
| PSYC 3230 | Psychology of Adjustment | ||
| PSYC 3231 | Psychology of Religion | ||
| PSYC 3234 | Industrial and Organizational Psychology | ||
| PSYC 3235 | Behavior Modification | ||
| PSYC 3236 | Psychology of Substance Abuse | ||
| PSYC 3237 | Psychology of Human Sexuality | ||
| PSYC 3331 | Child Developmental Psychology | ||
| PSYC 3332 | Adolescent Developmental Psychology | ||
| PSYC 3335 | Personality Psychology | ||
| PSYC 3337 | Psychological Tests and Measurements | ||
| PSYC 3338 | Leadership and Group Dynamics | ||
| PSYC 3339 | Older Adult Developmental Psychology | ||
| PSYC 3420 | Principles of Behavior Change | ||
| PSYC 3430 | Behavior Assessment | ||
| PSYC 3440 | Behavior Change Techniques | ||
| PSYC 3500 | Cognitive Neuroscience I OR | ||
| PSYC 3102 | Cognitive Psychology | ||
| PSYC 3510 | Cognitive Neuroscience II | ||
| PSYC 3534 | Psychology of Language | ||
| PSYC 4090/4091 | Learning and Behavior & Laboratory (4 hr) | ||
| PSYC 4102 | Clinical Psychology OR | ||
| PSYC 4436 | Theories of Psychotherapy | ||
| PSYC 4150 | Health Psychology | ||
| PSYC 4170 | Women and Mental Health | ||
| PSYC 4430 | Evolutionary Psychology | ||
| PSYC 4432 | Sensation and Perception | ||
| PSYC 4434 | Animal Behavior | ||
| PSYC 4435 | Comparative Psychology | ||
| PSYC 4502 | Psychology and Law | ||
| PSYC 4530 | History and Systems | ||
| Related Field Electives: Choose one sequence of the following: | 6 | ||
| Foreign Language 2001 & 2002 | |||
| CSDS 2001 & 2002 | |||
| COMM 2280 Speech Communication & one of: | |||
| COMM 5050 Interpersonal Communication in the Workplace | |||
| COMM 5100 Communication Theory | |||
| COMM 5200 Nonverbal Communication | |||
| COMM 5300 Communication between the Genders | |||
| CSCI 1301/1301H & 1302 (MATH 1113 pre-req) | |||
| Free electives: | 17 | ||
| Any area upper division (3000 or above) courses | 6 | ||
| Any courses | 11 | ||
| Program Progression Requirements | |
| Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all required PSYC courses. | |
| Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all Related Field courses. | |
| Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all prerequisite courses before enrolling in the advanced course. | |
| Honors in Psychology | |
| To graduate with honors in Psychology, a student must: | |
| – be admitted to the University Honors Program | |
| – successfully complete the honors courses sequence (see advisor for details) | |
| – complete and present an Honors Thesis | |
| – be in good standing in the University Honors Program at the time of graduation | |
| Advisement | |
| For advisement information, see the department website: | |
| https://cbss.georgiasouthern.edu/psychology/undergraduate/advisement/ | |
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