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Dec 11, 2024
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2010-2011 General/Graduate Catalog - Expires August 2016 [Archived Catalog]
Psychology (BS)
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Affiliation: School of Sciences & Mathematics
Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
Minor Offered: Psychology
There are three overall objectives of the Psychology program: to provide a broad-based education in the discipline, to instruct students in the scientific method, and to prepare students for success in graduate school and in the workplace.
Provide a broad-based education in the discipline: Psychology has long been recognized as a liberal arts and sciences discipline. This recognition is a consequence of Psychology’s study of human behavior (alone, in groups, interacting with the environment) and conscious experience (attitudes, emotions, and thoughts). The psychology curriculum at Truman State University reflects the American Psychological Association and the Association for Psychological Science’s recognition of the subject matter of the discipline.
Instruct students in the scientific method: In trying to understand the domains addressed by the discipline, Psychology employs the scientific method and statistical inference and analysis to gather and assess data. Upon graduation from Truman State University, students should understand and appreciate the rationale and methodology of scientific inquiry.
Prepare students for success in graduate school and in the workplace: Major courses are geared toward preparation for graduate school. The content areas in psychology reflect those sampled by the Graduate Record Exam Advanced Test in Psychology. Students are encouraged to become involved in psychological research and internship opportunities that are available. In addition, the variety of courses offered provides students with a broad perspective on human behavior and thought that may be applied across multiple workplace settings.
The psychology curriculum includes physiological bases of behavior such as the brain and nervous system, sensory mechanisms, and perception; learning, memory, concept formation, thinking, language, and problem-solving; development, personality and abnormal behavior; psychological testing; and the influence of social contexts on the individual. In addition, opportunity is provided for students to become involved in psychological research.
An overall cumulative GPA of 2.00 and a cumulative GPA of 2.25 in the major is required to graduate with a degree in psychology.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
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Liberal Studies Program Requirements: 31-57 Credit Hours
Missouri Statute Requirement: 1-3 Credit Hours
Bachelor of Science Requirement: 6 Credit Hours
At least six hours of quantitative or formal reasoning-based coursework from computer science, chemistry, mathematics, statistics, biology, or physics. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:
The Psychology BS major consists of two (2) parts: Required Support and Major Requirements. Each student must complete both parts. Part I: Required Support: 21 Credit Hours
Complete a 15 hour minor in another area OR 15 hours in non-psychology classes in another area OR 15 hours Internship, as approved by advisor: 15 A 2.75 overall GPA is required for internships. Part II: Major Requirements: 34 Credit Hours
Choose one class from each group: 18 Credit Hours
DEVELOPMENTAL/SOCIAL (Group I): 3 Credit Hours
BIOLOGICAL (Group 2): 3 Credit Hours
COGNITIVE/BEHAVIORAL (Group 3): 3 Credit Hours
CLINICAL/PERSONALITY (Group 4): 3 Credit hours
APPLIED (Group 5): 3 Credit Hours
ADVANCED TOPICS (Group 6): 3 Credit Hours
Elective in Psychology: 3 Credit Hours
- Take one course with a PSYC designation: 3 Credit Hours
Electives to Total: 120 Credit Hours
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