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2009 - 2010

BS in Psychology (52–53 hours*)


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  1. At least 36 of the total major credits must be 300-level or above. (Students can enroll in 500-level courses on a space-available basis.)

  2. At least 23 hours of psychology major credit must be received while in residence at BYU.

  3. A maximum of 13 hours may be taken as Independent Study (only 8 of which may count as residence hours).

  4. Complete one course from the following:

  5. Complete the following prerequisite courses:

  6. Complete one multicultural issues course from the following:

  7. Complete the following prerequisite courses:
      PSYCH 301 : Psychological Statistics. (4:4:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      PSYCH 301 : Psychological Statistics. (4:4:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp, Su
      PREREQUISITE: Math 110 or equivalent; Psych 101, 111, 210.
      DESCRIPTION: Descriptive analysis and hypothesis testing applied to psychological research data.
      NOTE: May be taken concurrently with Psych 210. Stat 221 will not substitute for this course. Contains content featured in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

      PSYCH 302 : Psychological Research Design and Analysis. (3:2.5:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      PSYCH 302 : Psychological Research Design and Analysis. (3:2.5:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp, Su
      PREREQUISITE: Psych 101, 111, 210, 301.
      DESCRIPTION: Basic principles of designing, conducting, and reporting psychological investigations.
      NOTE: May be taken concurrently with Psych 303 or 304. Contains content featured in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

      PSYCH 304 : Psychological Testing. (3:2.5:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      PSYCH 304 : Psychological Testing. (3:2.5:1) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp, Su
      PREREQUISITE: Psych 301.
      DESCRIPTION: Construction and validation of standardized psychological tests.
      NOTE: May be taken concurrently with Psych 302 or 303. Contains content featured in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Subject Test.

      Note 1: Psych 301 is prerequisite to both Psych 302 and 304 and may be taken concurrently with 210.

      Note 2: Psych 302 and 304 may be taken concurrently.

      Note 3: Students considering application to graduate study are strongly encouraged to take Psych 300.

  8. Complete one course from the following:
      ENGL 315 : Writing in the Social Sciences. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      ENGL 315 : Writing in the Social Sciences. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp, Su; Honors also.
      PREREQUISITE: Engl 150 or equivalent; junior or senior status.
      DESCRIPTION: Writing characteristic of disciplines that inquire into human behavior and institutions; correspondence, proposals, library paper, empirical research, and reviews.
      NOTE: Carries GE Advanced Written and Oral Communication credit.

      PSYCH 303 : Writing Within Psychology. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      PSYCH 303 : Writing Within Psychology. (3:3:0) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp, Su
      PREREQUISITE: Psych 101, 111, 210, 301; Engl 150 or equivalent.
      RECOMMENDED: Concurrent enrollment in Psych 302 is highly recommended.
      DESCRIPTION: Processes of research-oriented writing and presentation for psychology majors.
      NOTE: May be taken concurrently with Psych 302 or 304. Fulfills GE Advanced Written and Oral Communication requirement. Engl 315 will substitute for this course.

        (May be taken concurrently with Psych 302 or 304.)

  9. Complete one gender issues course from the following:

  10. Complete four courses in one of the following clusters, including the required course indicated. In addition, complete three of the courses listed in one or both of the other clusters (Psych 301, 302, and 304 are required prerequisites):

  11. Complete 3 hours from the following capstone seminars:
      PSYCH 410R : Senior Practicum: Teaching of Psychology. (1-8:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      PSYCH 410R : Senior Practicum: Teaching of Psychology. (1-8:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp, Su
      PREREQUISITE: Psych 301, 302, 303, 304; cluster requirements (or concurrent enrollment in last elective course); or instructor's consent.
      DESCRIPTION: Capstone experience as an undergraduate teaching assistant or Psych Central tutor or in other teaching-related activities, including research.

      PSYCH 420R : Senior Practicum: Community Projects. (1-8:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      PSYCH 420R : Senior Practicum: Community Projects. (1-8:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp, Su
      PREREQUISITE: Psych 301, 302, 303, 304; cluster requirements (or concurrent enrollment in last elective course); or instructor's consent.
      DESCRIPTION: Capstone experience in community-based service learning related to practice of psychology. Structured record of student's experience required.

      PSYCH 430R : Senior Practicum: Research in Psychology. (1-8:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      PSYCH 430R : Senior Practicum: Research in Psychology. (1-8:ARR:ARR) (Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      OFFERED: F, W, Sp, Su
      PREREQUISITE: Psych 301, 302, 303, 304; cluster requirements (or concurrent enrollment in last elective course); or instructor's consent.
      DESCRIPTION: Capstone experience in psychological research--laboratory-based, field based, or otherwise. Student typically work with a research team.

      Note 1: To enroll in a capstone seminar students must have completed Psych 101, 111, 210, 301, 302, and 304 (or be concurrently enrolled in 302 or 304); one core course from Cluster A, B, or C; and three other 300-level psychology courses (or be concurrently enrolled in the third course).

      Note 2: Enrollment in Psych 399R will also meet the capstone seminar requirement.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.



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