686 College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Psychology Teaching (BS) Psychology Major and Psychology Teaching Major (BS) • Program Prerequisite: None. Psychology Teaching majors and minors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Department of Teacher Education). • Minor: Required, unless a student is a double major. • Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better is required in all courses used to fulfill requirements for the psychology major or minor (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). In addition an overall GPA for Psychology courses of 2.50 or higher is required. Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation Degree and General Education Requirements. • Credit Hour Requirements: The University requires a total of 120 credit hours for graduation. For psychology, a minimum of 36 credit hours are required within the major. The University requires a total of 40 upper division credit hours (courses numbered 3000 and above). Advisement After declaring psychology as a major, each student is assigned an advisor. Psychology majors should consult with their advisor each semester prior to registration or as needed. Call the department secretary to schedule an appointment. Psychology teaching majors are encouraged to also consult with an advisor in the Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education (call 801-626-6269, Teacher Education Department). (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.) Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information). There are no special admission or application requirements for the psychology major. Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Department of Teacher Education). General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Bachelor of Science requirements. A number of courses in the major fulfill general education requirements (PSY 1010, PSY 2000) or graduation requirements (PSY 2370, PSY 3100). Major Course Requirements for BS Degree Summary of Psychology Courses Required (36 credit hours) Refer to the Psychology Courses Table in the Department of Psychology. • Core General Courses: 11 hours • Core Content Courses: 15 hours • Additional Courses: 10 hours Additional Course requirements may be fulfilled by taking further Core Courses, Electives Group A (Area Specialization) Courses, or Electives Group B (Individualized Instruction and Experiential) Courses. Psychology Teaching majors are also required to take HIST 4500, Teaching Social Studies in Grades 5-12, in addition to the courses required by the Teacher Education program, and also PSY4000 orPSY4ogo. PSY4000 is recommended as the choice unless a case can be made for PSY4ogo. Psychology (BIS) Minor/ Teaching Minor/ BIS Emphasis • Grade Requ i re m ents: A grade o f" C" o r bette r in courses used toward the Minor or BIS emphasis (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). • Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 18 credit hours (includes PSY 1010). For advisement contact the Department Chairperson who will help you select courses which will compliment your other two BIS areas or complement your major. Course Requirements for BIS Emphasis Psychology Courses Required • PSY 1010 SS - Introductory Psychology Credits: (3) • PSY 3600 - Statistics in Psychology Credits: (3) * • PSY 3605 - Psychology Statistics Lab Credits: (l) * • PSY 3610 - Research Methods in Psychology Credits: (4) ** * PSY 3600 - Statistics in Psychology and PSY 3605 Psychology Statistics Lab are recommended to be taken no later than first semester Junior year. MATH 1010 or equivalent is required for PSY 3600. For PSY 3605: MATH 1010 or equivalent is a prerequisite and PSY 3600 is a prerequisite/co-requisite. ** Prerequisite: PSY 3600 and PSY 3605 or equivalent with prior approval from the Department Chair. Elective Courses (minimum 7 additional credit hours) Refer to the Psychology Courses Table in the Department of Psychology. Only one course from Electives Group B will be allowed to apply toward the BIS. Approval of the Department Chair is required. (Also refer to the Psychology (BIS) Bachelor of Integrated Studies Program.) Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog