Psychology (BIS)

Minor/ Teaching Minor/ 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 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 (3)
PSY 3600 - Statistics in Psychology (3) *
PSY 3605 - Psychology Statistics Lab (1) *
PSY 3610 - Research Methods in Psychology (4) **

Note:

* 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.)