Altoona College (PSCBS)
University College (PYSCC) - Penn State Beaver, Penn State Brandywine, Penn State Greater Allegheny, Penn State Hazleton, Penn State Lehigh Valley, Penn State New Kensignton
The Psychology major will combine the knowledge, skills, and values of psychology with a liberal arts foundation. Students should develop a knowledge base consisting of concepts, theory, empirical findings, and trends within psychology; understand and apply basic research methods in psychology; use critical thinking and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes; apply psychological principles to personal and social issues; and be able to understand the gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture, and class issues in psychological theory, research, and practice. Students should also develop information and computer competence, communication skills, and develop realistic ideas about how to implement their psychology education in occupational pursuits in a variety of settings. The major may lead to either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. The B.A. degree incorporates a broad exposure to the many facets of the field of psychology, in addition to the B.A. requirements. The B.S. degree provides the same exposure to the field of psychology and adds options in Science and Business to prepare students for more specific career directions. Students in both degree programs may also prepare for graduate school; research experience with faculty members is encouraged for such students.
For the B.S. degree in Psychology, a minimum of 124 credits is required.
Scheduling Recommendation by Semester Standing given like (Sem: 1-2)
GENERAL EDUCATION: 45 credits
(0-4 of these 45 credits are included in the REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
(See description of General Education in this bulletin.)
FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR:
(Included in ELECTIVES or GENERAL EDUCATION course selection)
UNITED STATES CULTURES AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURES:
(Included in ELECTIVES, GENERAL EDUCATION course selection, or REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:
(Included in REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR)
ELECTIVES: 14-18 credits
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR: 65 credits [1]
(This includes 0-4 credits of General Education GQ courses.)
COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR (ALL OPTIONS): 41 credits
PRESCRIBED COURSES (7 credits)
PSYCH 100 GS(3) (Sem: 1-4)
PSYCH 301W(4) (Sem: 3-6)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (34 credits)
(Must include 15 credits at the 400-level.)
Select 4 credits from PSYCH 200 GQ(4) or STAT 200 GQ(4) (Sem: 3-4)
Select 18 credits--a minimum of 3 credits from each of the following six categories:
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPTION: 24 credits
SCIENCE OPTION: (24 credits)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (15 credits)
Select 15 credits from: ANTH 021 GN(3); ANTH 022 GN(3); BB H 101 GHA(3) any BIOL course; any CHEM course; any MICRB course; any PHYS course (Sem: 2-8)
SUPPORTING COURSES (9 credits)
Select 6 credits in natural sciences/quantification from department list (Sem: 2-8)
Select 3 credits in social and behavioral sciences from department list (Sem: 2-8)
BUSINESS OPTION: (24 credits)
ADDITIONAL COURSES (15 credits)
Select 15 credits from: Any ACCTG course; B A 100 GS(3); B A 241(2), B A 242(2) or B A 243(4); Any ECON course; any FIN course; any H P A coures; any I B course; any MGMT course; any MKTG course; any SCM except 200 (Sem: 2-8)
SUPPORTING COURSES (9 credits)
Select 6 credits in natural sciences/quantification from department list (MATH 022 or MATH 110 recommended) (Sem: 2-8)
Select 3 credits in social and behavioral sciences from department list (Sem: 2-8)
[1] A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44.
Last Revised by the Department: Spring Semester 2012
Blue Sheet Item #: 40-05-072
Review Date: 02/21/2012
UCA Revision #1: 8/31/06
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