Psychology Major Requirements


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It is very important that students retain and refer to the college catalog of their year of enrollment at FSC. This catalog describes all the graduation requirements of students entering that academic year. Should course requirements change between a student's enrollment year and year of graduation, the student will not be expected to meet the new requirements.

The requirements of the psychology major are clearly detailed in the catalog. This is only a brief overview of the basic requirements. (Refer to your college catalog for General Education requirements.)

Core Psychology Requirements:

42.101

42.251

42.351

42.450

42.402

General Psychology

Psychological Research I: Methods *

Psychological Research II: Design & Statistical Applications *

Empirical Research Thesis in Psychology

History & Systems in Psychology

             * A minimum passing grade of C- is required in these two courses to continue in the sequence
 

Non-Psychology Course Requirements:

23.142
33.131

43.117

41.102
41.105
41.118

Introduction to Human Biology or
Science-Environment and Health

Introduction to Statistics

Introduction to Ethics or
Introduction to Political & Social Philosophy or
Introduction to Philosophy of Science

 

Choice of one of four Concentrations:

 (PSG)

General Psychology

For students wanting a well-rounded background in basic psychology courses or are uncertain of their career goals.

42.215
42.224

42.201
42.212
42.231

42.261
42.280
42.362

42.322
42.341

Psychology of Personality  or
 Social Psychology

Child Psychology or
Adolescent Psychology or
Adulthood & Aging

Conditioning & Animal Learning  or
Sensation & Perception or
Cognitive Psychology

Abnormal Psychology  or
Group Dynamics

3 Elective Psychology Courses

 

(PSD)

Developmental Psychology 

For students specifically interested in developmental issues, from infancy to old age.


42.201
42.212
42.231


42.369
42.271
42.286

42.310
42.313
42.370

42.362
42.280

Two of the following:
Child Psychology
Adolescent Psychology 
Adulthood & Aging 
 

Human Sexuality or
Principles of Behavior Modification or
Psychology of Women

Psychological Testing or
Developmental Disabilities or
Developmental Psychopathology

Cognitive Psychology or
Sensation & Perception

2 Elective Psychology Courses, one at the 300 level

 

(PSA)

Work & Applied Psychology 

For students planning to work in the business world or be self-employed.

42.304

42.215
42.224

42.207
42.208
42.258
42.271

42.310
42.362

42.334
42.338
42.341

Psychology of Careers

Psychology of Personality or
Social Psychology

Psychology of Communications or
Health Psychology or
Human Relations or
Principles of Behavior Modification

Psychological Testing or
Cognitive Psychology

Organizational Behavior or
Psychology of Work Behavior or    
Group Dynamics

2 Elective Psychology Courses

 

(PSH)

Human Services 

For students interested in direct services or planning to enter an applied graduate program.

42.215

42.322

42.353

42.207
42.224

42.231
42.369
42.386

42.271
42.310
42.370

Psychology of Personality

Abnormal Psychology

Topics in Human Services

Psychology of Communication or
Social Psychology

Adulthood & Aging or
Human Sexuality or
Psychology of Women

Principles of Behavior Modification or
Psychological Testing or
Developmental Psychopathology

1 Elective Psychology Course

 

(PSE)

Educational Psychology 

For students interested in educational issues related to learning, testing, & special needs.

42.318

42.362

42.201
42.212


42.271
42.310
42.313
42.370


 

Educational Psychology

Cognitive Psychology

Child Psychology or
Adolescent Psychology 

Two of the following:
Principles of Behavior Modification or
Psychological Testing or
Developmental Disabilities or
Developmental Psychopathology

2 Elective Psychology Courses

 

Common Student Questions:

How do I select a concentration?

Review the college catalog for the requirement specifics of each concentration.   Course substitutions for the required classes are not accepted.  Once a decision is made, tell your advisor during advising time which concentration you will be completing.  Your advisor will be able to explain the varying requirements of the concentrations should you have questions.  Deciding on a concentration will help your advisor provide appropriate course-related advising. 

Get the appropriate form from the registrar and complete it.  Your advisor's signature is needed, but not the Department Chair's.  Your advisor will also check to ensure that the information provided is accurate.  
Some professors keep a small supply of the change forms in their offices.  During advising, ask if they have the form and complete it with the help of your advisor.  It is, however, the student's responsibility to bring the completed and signed form to the registrar's office.  Until the form reaches the registrar, your concentration will not change. 

 

Does it really matter which concentration I complete?
 

Not really. It's a matter of which courses you find most interesting or, sometimes, which courses are most easily completed. For instance, some students find it very difficult to complete an internship due to a lack of transportation, employment hours, or other circumstances. Such students may be interested in the Human Service concentration, but their situations make it an unrealistic choice. In the end, all psychology majors will simply graduate with BA's in psychology, no matter which concentration is completed. Selecting a minor is probably a more identifiable means of indicating a specific subarea of interest. Minors do appear on transcripts. (Minors are discussed later in this section, under the heading "Advising.")

As an evening student, is it realistic for me to select any of the four concentrations?
 

Unfortunately, due to low student-demand, some courses are not offered at night. This makes completion of some concentrations nearly impossible. Courses for the General and Developmental concentrations are most often available.

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