Nov 21, 2024

2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin

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
Stout Core	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

Stout Core (40 credits)

Communication Skills (9 credits)

ENGL-101 Composition 1 (3 cr.) or
ENGL-101HON Honors Composition 1 (3 cr.)
ENGL-102 Composition 2 (3 cr.) or
ENGL-102HON Honors Composition 2 (3 cr.)
COMST-100 Fundamentals of Communication (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)

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)

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 :

Electives to reach 40 Stout Core credits

Course Selective-1 :

Students must also take courses with the following designations:

Racial and Ethnic Studies (2 courses)

Global Perspective (2 courses)

Major Studies (45 credits)

Required Courses (32 credits)

PSYC-100 Psychology Seminar I-Foundations (1 cr.)
PSYC-110 Introduction to Psychology (3 cr.)
PSYC-190 Psychological Research Methods (3 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 (3 cr.)

Psychology Selectives (12 credits)

Select at least two courses from Basic Psychology and two courses from Applied Psychology. Please consult with your advsior for current course offerings.

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.)

Applied Psychology Selectives (6 credits)

PSYC-121 Introduction to Positive Psychology (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 Psychology in the Workplace (3 cr.)
PSYC-382 Human Resource Management (3 cr.)
PSYC-291 Psychophysiology: Methods in Mind and Body (3 cr.)

Experiential (1 credit)

Select one of the following. If PSYC-480, research must be involved and be approved by the advisor as meeting the requirement of this category.

PSYC-349 Cooperative Education Experience (1 cr.)
PSYC-398 Psychology Field Experience (1 cr.)
PSYC-480 Individual Research Project (1 cr.)

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)

All students are expected to complete a secondary area of depth. On-campus students are expected to complete a minor, specialization, certificate, pre-clinical concentration or self-designed concentration. Distance delivery students must select from available distance delivery minors, certificates, or a self-designed concentration. Please consult with your advisor for assistance.

Self-Designed Concentration (21 credits)

Select courses in consultation with faculty advisor and program director.

Pre-Clinical Concentration (21 credits)

The Pre-Clinical Concentration is available for on-campus students only.

Required (6 credits)

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

Selectives (15 credits)

PSYC-121 Introduction to Positive Psychology (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-291 Psychophysiology: Methods in Mind and Body (3 cr.)

Additional Liberal Studies Requirements (3 credits)

Select any of the following approved writing courses: Please consult with your advisor for current course offerings.

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

Stout Core (40 credits)

Communication Skills (9 credits)

Analytical Reasoning and Natural Sciences (10 credits)

Arts and Humanities (6 credits)

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)

Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)

Electives to reach 40 Stout Core credits

Students must also take courses with the following designations:

Racial and Ethnic Studies (2 courses)

Global Perspective (2 courses)

Major Studies (45 credits)

Required Courses (32 credits)

Psychology Selectives (12 credits)

Basic Psychology Selectives (6 credits)

Applied Psychology Selectives (6 credits)

Experiential (1 credit)

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

Stout Core (40 credits)

Communication Skills (9 credits)

Analytical Reasoning and Natural Sciences (10 credits)

Arts and Humanities (6 credits)

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)

Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)

Electives to reach 40 Stout Core credits

Students must also take courses with the following designations:

Racial and Ethnic Studies (2 courses)

Global Perspective (2 courses)

Major Studies (45 credits)

Required Courses (32 credits)

Psychology Selectives (12 credits)

Basic Psychology Selectives (6 credits)

Applied Psychology Selectives (6 credits)

Experiential (1 credit)

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