682 College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Electives Group B: Individualized Instruction and Experiential Courses PSY 1050 - Careers in Psychology Credits: (l) PSY 1540 - Psychology of Adjustment and Growth Credits: (3) PSY 2010 - Science and Profession of Psychology Credits: (3) PSY 2800 - Projects and Research Credits: (1-3) *** PSY 2830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3) *** PSY 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-2) **** PSY 4380 - Practicum Credits: (2) ***** PSY 4390 - Practicum Credits: (2) ***** PSY 4800 - Projects and Research Credits: (1-3) *** PSY 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3) *** PSY 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-2) **** PSY 4910 - Capstone Research Project Credits: (3) ****** PSY 4920 - Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3) ******* *** PSY2800 , PSY2830, PSY 4800 and PSY4830 require a contract to be filled out with an instructor prior to registration. **** PSY 2890 and PSY4890 require the student to have a current job in the field and get permission of the coordinator in the department. ***** Eighteen credit hours of psychology courses approved by the supervising instructor are required, one of which must be PSY 1010 . Also, permission of the instructor is required. A maximum of four credit hours counted toward the psychology major and minor from thefollowing courses: PSY 2890, PSY 4890, PSY 4380 and PSY 4390. ****** PSY4910 requires a contract to be completedfor the project and approval of the Department of Psychology prior to registration. The course is taken for one semester to complete the proposal and gain approval. This course is taken for a second semester to complete the project. ******* PSY 4920 may be used for credit toward a major or minor or BIS in psychology but only when written permission of the department is given at the time of registration. Course Designations: DV = Fulfills a University Diversity Requirement SS = Fulfills a Social Science General Education Requirement Interdisciplinary Minors The Psychology Department participates in the Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Neuroscience and Women's Studies Minor Programs. Students who wish to enroll in one of these programs should indicate their desire to do so with the program coordinator who will help them work out a proper combination of courses to fit their particular needs. (See the Engaged Learning and Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) Psychology Major (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 Requ i re m ents: A grade o f" C" o r bette r 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 Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog