Dec 04, 2024

2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin

2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED]

Psychology, B.S.

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Psychology, B.S.: 4-year sequence , 3-year sequence

Introduction

The B.S. in Psychology program at UW-Stout focuses on applying the science of psychology to helping people and solving real world problems.

In addition to traditional coursework in the major sub-fields of psychology, the program offers a unique variety of courses applying psychology to areas such as counseling, health, the workplace, the legal system, the environment, and consumer behavior. Students in the program have numerous opportunities to gain hands-on experience through applied course projects, research experiences, and field experiences. Faculty advisors guide students in developing a personal program plan centered on their individual needs and career goals.

Graduates finish the program with a strong foundation in the application of psychology, analytical thinking and communication skills, which makes them attractive candidates for a wide variety of jobs and graduate programs.

General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree

Total for graduation	120 credits
General Education	40 credits
Major Studies	48 credits
Minor or second area of depth	15-22 credits
Additional Liberal Studies Requirement	3 credits

Students must attain a minimum grade point average of 2.25 in required courses for the major and a minimum grade point average of 2.5 in other courses for the major.

Program Requirements

Racial and Ethnic Studies (6 credits*)

Three credits must be selected from RES-A.

Course Selective-1 :
Course Selective-2 :
*Students can select courses that count for more than one requirement within General Education (GE), Racial and Ethnic Studies (RES), and Global Perspectives (GLP).

Global Perspective (6 credits*)

Complete a program of university-approved work or study abroad or 6 credits of global perspective approved courses.

Course Selective-1 :
Course Selective-2 :
*Students can select courses that count for more than one requirement within General Education (GE), Racial and Ethnic Studies (RES), and Global Perspectives (GLP).

General Education (40 credits)

Communication Skills (9 credits)

ENGL-101 Composition 1 (3 cr.) or
ENGL-111 Honors Composition 1 (3 cr.)
ENGL-102 Composition 2 (3 cr.) or
ENGL-112 Freshman English–Honors II (3 cr.) or
ENGL-113 Honors Composition 2: Honors Seminar (3 cr.)
COMST-100 Fundamentals of Speech (3 cr.)

Analytical Reasoning and Natural Sciences (10 credits)

Courses must be from the areas of analytical reasoning and natural sciences. At least one mathematics or statistics course and a natural science course with a lab are required.

Arts and Humanities (6 credits)

Courses must be from two or more areas including art history/music & theater appreciation, creative/performing arts, foreign language and culture, history, literature, and philosophy.

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)

Courses must be from two or more areas including anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology and sociology.

Cross-disciplinary Issues (3 credits)

Courses must be selected from the list of approved cross-disciplinary issues courses.

Course Selective-1 :

Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)

Courses must be selected from the list of approved social responsibility and ethical reasoning courses.

Course Selective-1 :

Selectives (3 credits)

Courses/credits may be selected from any category to meet the 40-credit requirement.

Course Selective-1 :

Major Studies (48 credits)

Required Courses (34 credits)

PSYC-100 Psychology Seminar I-Foundations (1 cr.)
PSYC-110 General Psychology (3 cr.)
PSYC-190 Psychological Research Methods (4 cr.)
PSYC-233 Brain and Behavior (3 cr.)
PSYC-242 Applied Cognition (3 cr.)
PSYC-251 Child Psychology (3 cr.)
PSYC-270 Social Cognition and Behavior (3 cr.)
PSYC-290 Interpreting Psychological Research (3 cr.)
PSYC-300 Psychology Seminar II - Career Preparation (1 cr.)
PSYC-320 Psychology: Its History and Systems (3 cr.)
PSYC-350 Culture and Psychology (3 cr.)
PSYC-490 Research Practicum (4 cr.)

Psychology Selectives (12 credits)

Select at least two courses from Basic Psychology and two courses from Applied Psychology.

Basic Psychology Selectives (6 credits)

PSYC-330 Psychology of Learning (3 cr.)
PSYC-351 Children’s Social Reasoning (3 cr.)
PSYC-352 Adolescent Psychology (3 cr.)
PSYC-360 Personality Theories and Applications (3 cr.)
PSYC-361 Abnormal Psychology (3 cr.)
PSYC-432 Perception (3 cr.)
PSYC-442 Cognitive Processes (3 cr.)
PSYC-451 Children’s Learning (3 cr.)
PSYC-470 Social Influence (3 cr.)

Applied Psychology Selectives (6 credits)

PSYC-120 Psychology of Adjustment (3 cr.)
PSYC-225 Psychology of Video Games (3 cr.)
PSYC-280 Forensic Psychology, Law and Ethics (3 cr.)
PSYC-333 Drugs and the Brain (3 cr.)
PSYC-355 Clinical and Counseling Psychology (3 cr.)
PSYC-370 Interpersonal Effectiveness Training (3 cr.)
PSYC-371 Introduction to Health Psychology (3 cr.)
PSYC-377 Consumer Psychology (3 cr.)
PSYC-381 Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3 cr.)
PSYC-382 Human Resource Management (3 cr.)
PSYC-391 Applied Psychophysiological Methods (3 cr.)

Experiential (2 credits)

Select 2 credits from the following:

PSYC-X49 Cooperative Education Experience in Psychology (1-8 cr.)
PSYC-X98 Psychology Field Experience (2 cr.)
PSYC-480 Individual Research Project I (1 cr.) *
PSYC-481 Individual Research Project II (1 cr.) *

Note(s):

* Must involve research and be approved by the advisor as meeting the requirement of this category.

Psychology Electives

See advisor for a list of approved electives to fulfill the 120-credit requirement.

Minor or Second Area of Depth (15-22 credits)

Students are expected to complete a minor, specialization, certificate, pre-clinical concentration or self-designed concentration.

Self-Designed Concentration (21 credits)

Select courses in consultation with faculty advisor and program director.

Pre-Clinical Concentration (21 credits)

Required (6 credits)

PSYC-355 Clinical and Counseling Psychology (3 cr.)
PSYC-361 Abnormal Psychology (3 cr.)

Selectives (15 credits)

PSYC-120 Psychology of Adjustment (3 cr.)
PSYC-280 Forensic Psychology, Law and Ethics (3 cr.)
PSYC-330 Psychology of Learning (3 cr.)
PSYC-333 Drugs and the Brain (3 cr.)
PSYC-360 Personality Theories and Applications (3 cr.)
PSYC-370 Interpersonal Effectiveness Training (3 cr.)
PSYC-371 Introduction to Health Psychology (3 cr.)
PSYC-391 Applied Psychophysiological Methods (3 cr.)

Additional Liberal Studies Requirements (3 credits)

Select any of the following approved writing courses:

ENGL-207 Writing for the Media (3 cr.)
ENGL-247 Critical Writing (3 cr.)
ENGL-320 Professional and Technical Communication (3 cr.)
ENGL-410 Scientific Communication (3 cr.)

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Psychology, B.S.

Introduction

General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree

Program Requirements

Racial and Ethnic Studies (6 credits*)

Global Perspective (6 credits*)

General Education (40 credits)

Communication Skills (9 credits)

Analytical Reasoning and Natural Sciences (10 credits)

Arts and Humanities (6 credits)

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)

Cross-disciplinary Issues (3 credits)

Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)

Selectives (3 credits)

Major Studies (48 credits)

Required Courses (34 credits)

Psychology Selectives (12 credits)

Basic Psychology Selectives (6 credits)

Applied Psychology Selectives (6 credits)

Experiential (2 credits)

Note(s):

Psychology Electives

Minor or Second Area of Depth (15-22 credits)

Self-Designed Concentration (21 credits)

Pre-Clinical Concentration (21 credits)

Required (6 credits)

Selectives (15 credits)

Additional Liberal Studies Requirements (3 credits)

Psychology, B.S.

Introduction

General Requirements Bachelor of Science Degree

Program Requirements

Racial and Ethnic Studies (6 credits*)

Global Perspective (6 credits*)

General Education (40 credits)

Communication Skills (9 credits)

Analytical Reasoning and Natural Sciences (10 credits)

Arts and Humanities (6 credits)

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)

Cross-disciplinary Issues (3 credits)

Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)

Selectives (3 credits)

Major Studies (48 credits)

Required Courses (34 credits)

Psychology Selectives (12 credits)

Basic Psychology Selectives (6 credits)

Applied Psychology Selectives (6 credits)

Experiential (2 credits)

Note(s):

Psychology Electives

Minor or Second Area of Depth (15-22 credits)

Self-Designed Concentration (21 credits)

Pre-Clinical Concentration (21 credits)

Required (6 credits)

Selectives (15 credits)

Additional Liberal Studies Requirements (3 credits)

General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree