Department of Sociology and Psychology - Psychology, Bachelor
Faculty
Department Head: Dr. Kevin Washington
Professors: Dr. Frances Staten and Dr. J. Russell Willis
Associate Professors:
Assistant Professor: Dr. Krista Nelson and Dr. Matthew Sheptoski
Adjuncts/Lecturers: Ms. Yolande Barnes, Mrs. LaKeisha Jenkins-Washington, and Mrs. Cheryl Nickerson
Overview
The Department of Sociology and Psychology serves a threefold purpose: 1) to offer
courses that support the General Education Program and other academic majors; 2) to
prepare students for graduate study and careers in the disciplines and closely related
fields; and 3) to promote the development of students as responsible citizens. Additionally,
the Department seeks to expose students enrolled in departmental courses to the current
counseling, testing, and research methods common to the social sciences.
The Department currently offers the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in the fields of
Sociology and Psychology. The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Sociology or
Psychology is offered for those students who complete the outlined program of study
and meet the requirements of the Department of Sociology and Psychology, the College
of Arts and Sciences, and the University. The Department does not offer a graduate
degree program; however, students who seek a Master of Arts (MA) in Social Science
Degree may select a concentration in Psychology or Sociology.
Sociology majors must complete a minimum of thirty-six (36) semester hours in the
discipline. Psychology majors must complete a minimum of thirty-nine (39) semester
hours in the discipline. Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in their major
and minor courses in order to obtain credit.
Psychology Curriculum Plan
Freshman Year
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Psychology 200
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3
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English 101 & 102
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6
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First Year Experience 101 & 102
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2
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History 101
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3
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Biology 103, 105
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4
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Biology 104, 106
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4
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Mathematics 147 & 148
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6
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Sociology 101
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3
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Total Hours
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31
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Sophomore Year
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Psychology 202
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3
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Sociology 200
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3
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Sociology 203
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3
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Art 210
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3
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Chemistry 101 or Physical Science 105
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3
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Economics 201
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3
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English 200
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3
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Foreign Language
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6
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History 104
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3
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General Education Testing 300
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0
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Total Hours
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30
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Junior Year
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Psychology 300
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3
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Psychology 302
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3
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Psychology 304
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3
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Psychology 305
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3
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Psychology 320
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3
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Psychology 327
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3
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Humanities 200, 201, or 202
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6
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Sociology 300
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3
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Psychology Elective*
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3
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Total Hours
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30
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Senior Year
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Psychology 400
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3
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Psychology 401
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3
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Psychology 404
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3
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Psychology 407
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3
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Psychology 413
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3
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Free Electives*
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14
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Total Hours
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29
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TOTAL
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120
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*Electives must be approved by advisor and Department Head. (Suggested Electives:
PSY 201, PSY 210, PSY 303, PSY 306, PSY 406, PSY 408, or PSY 420).
