Bachelor of Science Degree - Psychology
Degree Requirements:
General Education Courses
Major Courses
Minor Courses
Electives
Student Learning Outcomes
The Student Learning Outcomes for the Psychology Program address seven categories of importance to the disciplinary field:
1. History and Future
Graduates of the Psychology Program will
1. Describe the historical development of major theories in the field of psychology and use this understanding to guide career decisions and facilitate effective civic engagement. (this Learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III V, VI, and VII.)
II. Critical Thinking and Research
Graduates of the Psychology Program will
2. Demonstrate competence in basic research techniques, including critical thinking and decision making, use of APA writing and ethical guidelines, and display of transferable skills such as those for group presentations, writing, and project development. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
III. Developmental Psychology
Graduates of the Psychology Program will
3. Describe key lifespan theories and apply this knowledge to self-understanding, other-understanding, and professional settings. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome I, II, III, IV, V, and VI.)
IV. Psychopathology
Graduates of the Psychology Program will
4. Summarize the characteristics and etiologies of the major psychopathologies in psychology. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI.)
V. Personality Theories
Graduates of the Psychology Program will
5. Describe, integrate, and analyze major theories of personality and apply them in leadership and interactive experiences. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
VI. Social and health Psychology
Graduates of the Psychology Program will
6. Describe the effects of social, health, diversity, and environmental factors on individual behavior and safety decisions. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, and VI.)
VII. Biological Psychology
Graduates of the Psychology Program will
7. Describe and analyze the biological basis of behavior. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
Students' achievement of these program outcomes is assessed with multiple measures at points throughout the program. Program assessment tools specify indicators that are related to each outcome and that are aligned with the seven Institutional Learning Outcomes for Dickinson State University.
Requirements
Basic Core Requirements for Psychology Major
| PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 250 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 260 | History and Systems | 3 |
| PSYC 320 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 335 | Biological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 345 | Research and Experimentation In Psychology I | 3 |
| PSYC 346 | Research and Experimentation in Psychology II | 3 |
| PSYC 355 | Psychology of Learning | 3 |
| PSYC 365 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 370 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 375 | Theories of Personality | 3 |
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| PSYC 491 | Seminar In Psychology | 3-6 |
| | Three Credits Required | |
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| PSYC 497 | Psychology Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education | 3 |
| | Three Credits Required | |
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| SCNC 389 | Scientific Writings and Readings | 2 |
Select six credits from the following:
Total Credit Hours: 47