Psychological Science (BS)

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Program Prerequisite: None
Minor: Required, unless a student is a double major. Students cannot major and minor in Psychological Science.
Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses used to fulfill requirements for the Psychological Science major, Teaching major, minor, or BIS emphasis (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable). An overall GPA for Psychological Science courses of 2.50 or higher is required. Refer to the general grade requirements for graduation De g ree Requirements.
Psychological Science Sunset Policy: Students declaring a Psychological Science major, Teaching major, minor, or BIS emphasis in a given catalog year can apply previously completed courses towards their degree (see Course Grade Policy) as long as the courses were taken no longer than 15 years prior to the date of declaration.
Credit Hour Requirements: The University requires a total of 120 credit hours for graduation, of which at least 40 credits must be upper-division (courses numbered 3000 and above). For Psychological Science, a minimum of 45 credit hours are required within the major.
Website: http://www.weber.edu/psychology
Program Code: 7055BS
CIPC: 420101

Program Learning Outcomes

Goal 1: Knowledge Base
Goal 2: Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking
Goal 3: Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World
Goal 4: Communication
Goal 5: Professional Development

Advisement

After declaring Psychological Science as a major, students should contact the department office to schedule their first advising appointment with the Department Advisor. Students should meet with the Department Advisor at least annually for course planning, and to discuss progress toward graduation and professional goals.
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It is the student’s responsibility to apply for graduation .

Admission Requirements

Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information ). There are no special admission or application requirements for the Psychological Science major.

General Education

Refer to De g ree Requirements for Bachelor of Science requirements. Two Psychological Science courses fulfill General Education requirements (PSY 1010 , PSY 2000 ) in the Social Science breadth area and one course also in the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion area (PSY 2000 ). Only PSY 1010 or PSY 2000 may be used to fulfill the Social Science requirement due to the “no duplication” policy in breadth requirements (i.e., courses selected to fulfill General Education requirements must each be from a different program). Students may take PSY 1010 to fulfill the Social Science requirement and PSY 2000 to fulfill the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion requirement as well as major requirements.

Psychological Science Major Requirements

Foundational Courses (11 credits):

Introductory Psychology

PSY 1010 SS - Introductory Psychology Credits: (3)
Note: PSY 1010 is required for all courses in the Psychological Science curriculum EXCEPT the following: PSY 1540 , PSY 2000 , PSY 2020 , PSY 2710 , PSY 3600 , and PSY 3605 .

Statistics and Research Methods

There are two options to complete the required Statistics and Research Methods course sequence in Psychology. A student must complete one option or the other and cannot complete the sequence by a combination of courses in each option.

Option A

PSY 3615 - Psychological Statistics and Methods I Credits: (4)
PSY 3616 - Psychological Statistics and Methods II Credits: (4)
This option is strongly encouraged for all Psychological Science majors. PSY 3615 / PSY 3616 is a two-semester course sequence offered annually: 3615 is offered in the Fall of a given academic year and 3616 is offered in the Spring. The required sequence must be completed in the same academic year and with the same faculty member. The course sequence is recommended to be taken in the junior year and has the prerequisite of PSY 1010 and MATH 1010 or QL with passing grades of C or better.

Option B

PSY 3600 - Statistics in Psychology Credits: (3)
PSY 3605 - Psychology Statistics Lab Credits: (1)
PSY 3610 CRE - Research Methods in Psychology Credits: (4)
PSY 3600 should be taken no later than the first semester of the junior year and has a prerequisite of MATH 1010 or QL with passing grade of C or better. Psychological Science majors may substitute SW 3600 or SOC 3600 for PSY 3600 , but an additional 3 credits will be added to the graduation requirement (this addition is waived for dual majors).
PSY 3605 should be taken no later than the first semester of the junior year and has PSY 3600 or its equivalent as a prerequisite/co-requisite.
PSY 3610 should be taken no later than the second semester of the junior year. PSY 1010 and PSY 3600 (or equivalent with prior approval from the department chair) are required prerequisites. PSY 3605 is a required prerequisite or corequisite (or equivalent with prior approval from the department chair).

Core Courses (18 credits):

One course in each area must be taken to fulfill the core requirements. Students may opt to take other courses in each area as electives.

Area A: Biological Basis of Behavior

PSY 2710 - Biopsychology Credits: (3)

Area B: Development Basis of Behavior

Select one course from the following:

PSY 3000 - Child Psychology Credits: (3)
PSY 3140 - Adolescent Psychology Credits: (3)

Area C: Psychopathology

PSY 3010 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: (3)

Area D: Cognitive Basis of Behavior

Select one course from the following:

PSY 2250 - Learning and Memory Credits: (3)
PSY 3255 - Conditioning, Learning, & Behavior Modification Credits: (3)
PSY 3500 - Cognition Credits: (3)

Area E: Individual Differences and Social Processes

Select one course from the following:

PSY 3430 - Theories of Personality Credits: (3)
PSY 3460 - Social Psychology Credits: (3)

Area F: Diversity

Select one course from the following:

PSY 2000 SS/EDI - The Psychology of Human Relationships Credits: (3)
PSY 2370 - Psychology of Women and Gender Credits: (3)
PSY 3100 - Psychology of Diversity Credits: (3)

Capstone Courses (4 credits):

4 credit hours of capstone courses are required for Psychological Science Majors/Teaching Majors. Students must complete PSY 4950 (1 credit) and one capstone course (3 credits) listed below to fulfill the capstone requirement.
Prerequisites: Students must complete 24 PSY credits, including PSY 3610 or PSY 3616 . PSY 4950 should be taken in the final semester and requires a capstone course as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Students may opt to take the other capstone courses as electives.
PSY 4910 is a two-semester sequence. Students in semester one must complete and defend a research proposal. Students in semester two must complete and defend the research project.

Students Must Take:

PSY 4950 - Capstone Experience: Promoting Psychological Literacy Credits: (1)

Choose 1 other course from this list:

PSY 4000 - Advanced General Credits: (3)
PSY 4050 - Evolutionary Psychology Credits: (3)
PSY 4090 - History and Systems of Psychology Credits: (3)
PSY 4100 - Psychology in the Media Credits: (3)
PSY 4140 - Theories of Development Credits: (3)
PSY 4310 - Introduction to Counseling Theories Credits: (3)
PSY 4760 - Tests and Measurements Credits: (3)
PSY 4905 - Capstone Selected Topics in Psychology Credits: (3)
PSY 4910 - Senior Thesis Credits: (3) (to be repeated twice for credit)
Note: Teaching majors may only select from PSY 4000 and PSY 4090 .

Elective Courses (12 credits)

PSY 2800 , PSY 2830 , and PSY 2860 are for students who have not yet completed Statistics and Research Methods sequence.
PSY 4800 , PSY 4830 , and PSY 4860 are for students who have completed the Statistics and Research Methods sequence and require completion of at least 18 PSY credit hours.
PSY 2890 /PSY 4890 require students to have a current job in the field and PSY 4890 requires PSY major or minor status.
12 credit hours of electives are required for Psychological Science Majors. Select 12 credits of any PSY course not already taken in the major in consultation with the program advisor.