332 » Credit Hour Requirements: The University requires a total of 120 credit hours for graduation. For psychology, a minimum of 36 credit hours from areas 1-6 (see Psychology Areas Table under theDepartment of Psychology) are required within the major. Only one course in area 6 will count toward the required minimum of 36 psychology credit hours. The University requires a total of 40 upper division credit hours (courses numbered 3000 and above). Normally, the courses required to satisfy the requirements for the major will equal approximately 25 upper division hours. 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 your faculty advisor 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). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). There are no special admission or application requirements for the psychology major. Teaching majors must meet the teacher education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). General Education Refer to pages 36-41 for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses in the major will also fulfill general education requirements: SSI010 and SS2000. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Summary of Psychology Courses Required (33 credit hours) Refer to the Psychology Areas Table under the Department of Psychology. Area 1: All required courses-See Area 1 description (13-15 hrs) Areas 2, 3 and 4: One course in each area (8 - 9 hrs) Area 5: Two courses required (5 - 6 hrs) Elective Courses (5 credit hours) May be taken from any of the six areas in psychology. Psychology Teaching majors are also requted to take Educ 4500, Teaching Social Studies in Grades 5-12, (3) in addition to the courses requted by the Teacher Education program, and also Psych 4000 or 4090. Psych 4000 is recommended as the choice unless a case can be made for 4090. PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENTAL HONORS » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 6 hours of General Honors courses (see the Honors Program on page 43). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: Meet the requirements of either Option I or Option II below: Option I In fulfilling a Psychology Departmental Honors major, complete at least 6 hours of courses on an Honors basis including Pysch 4910 taken as Psychology Honors senior project. A student may receive Psychology Honors credit in any Psychology courses numbered above Psych SS2000. Permission from the instructor should be sought before registering in a course for Honors aedit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit by the end of the first week of classes. Option II In fulfilling a Psychology major, complete at least 6 hours of courses on an Honors basis. In addition, complete at least 6 hours in Psych 4910 taken as Psychology Honors senior project. Typically students will outline the Honors project by the 2nd semester of their junior year. The purpose of this project is to do research of quality worthy of presentation to a professional meeting of psychologists such as UPA, RMPA, or UAS. If the student is not able to present the research to one of these groups, they will present it to the faculty of the Department of Psychology and one outside member. Options may be changed with the consent of the faculty advisor. Any course selected for Honors credit may be changed to a non-honors status within the ftst 6 weeks of the semester. (See the Honors Program on page 43.) PSYCHOLOGY MINOR I TEACHING MINOR I BIS EMPHASIS » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better 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 Psych SS 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 Minor Psychology Course Required Psych SS1010 Introductory Psychology (3) Elective Courses (minimum 15 credit hours) Refer to the Psychology Areas Table under the Department of Psychology. May be taken from any of the six areas in psychology. Only one course from Area 6 will be allowed to apply toward the minor. Course Requirements for Teaching Minor Required Courses (6 credit hours) Psych SS 1010 Intro Psychology (3) Psych 4000 Advanced General Psychology (3) Elective Courses (minimum 12 credit hours) Refer to the Psychology Areas Table under the Department of Psychology. Elective courses may be taken from Areas 1-5 with no more than one course in each of Areas 2-5. Students who select the Psychology Teaching Minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requtements (see Teacher Education Department). Course Requirements for BIS Emphasis Psychology Course Required Psych SS1010 Introductory Psychology (3) Elective Courses (minimum 18 credit hours) Students are expected to take Psych 3600 and 3610 or equivalent to prepare them for the BIS senior capstone course. Only one course from Area 6 will be allowed to apply toward the BIS. (Also refer to the Bachelor of Integrated Studies Program.) WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY 2003-2004 CATALOG