- Behavioral and Social Sciences: Two approved behavioral or social science courses in two different disciplines other than Psychology (6 hours)
- Foreign Language: Through second college year in one foreign language
- Completion of a minor with a minimum 2.0 grade point average
Major and Related Courses
- 27 hours psychology including Psychology 101, 201/204† and one course from Psychology 412, 460 or 461
- One computer literacy course from Business Management 100, Computer Science 110, 150
- One oral communication course from Theatre and Speech 109, 110, 209 or University Honors 214
- One course from two of the following lines:
- 1. Philosophy 211, 348
- 2. English 350, 400
- 3. History 301, 401
- No more than 6 hours of one psychology course labeled “r’’ and no more than 9 hours of all psychology courses labeled “r’’ will count towards the 27 hours required for the major.
- 2.0 average in psychology courses.
- Minimum of 39 hours of 300 and 400 level courses
- Electives to complete 120 hours.
- Additional requirements.
*Also satisfies requirement in the major.
†Also satisfies general education requirement.
2810 - Psychology (B.S.)
- General Education
- Rhetoric and Composition: Two approved courses in rhetoric and composition (6 hours)
- Mathematics: One approved mathematics course (3 hours)
- Statistics: Psychology 201/204†, hours counted towards major (4 hours)
- Natural Sciences: Two approved natural science courses, at least one including a laboratory component (7-8 hours)
- Humanities and Fine Arts: Two approved humanities and fine arts courses, one from fine arts and one from either (6 hours)
- Cultures and Civilizations: Option A: Western Humanities I and II and Non-Western Cultures and Civilizations OR Option B: World Civilization I, II, III (9 hours total)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences: Two approved behavioral or social science courses in two different disciplines other than Psychology (6 hours)
Major and Related Courses
- One computer literacy course from Business Management 100, Computer Science 110, 150
- One oral communication course from Theatre and Speech 109, 110, 209 or University Honors 214
- 35 hours of psychology including:
- 101, 201/204 or equivalent, 202 and one course from 412, 460 or 461
- Two courses from each of the following lines:
- 1) Psychology 311, 312, 313, 314, 345
- 2) Psychology 221, 241, 308, 331, 448
- One course from the following line:
- 3) Psychology 309, 340, 406, 407, 425
- No more than 6 hours of one psychology course labeled “r’’ and no more than 9 hours of all psychology courses labeled “r’’ will count toward the 35 hours required for the major.
Either Option A or Option B below:
Courses fulfilling the options may not be used to fulfill other requirements, including general education requirements.
Option A
An established minor in another department.
Option B
18 hours from one line below. At least three (minimum of 9 hours) of these courses must be from the 200 level or above.
- Biology, chemistry, physics
- History, political science, sociology/anthropology, economics
- Business administration, human services, communication
- Education, health and physical education (not to include service program courses)
- Computer science, mathematics, engineering
- English, fine arts, philosophy, history, communication, foreign language
- 2.0 average in psychology courses
- Minimum of 39 hours of 300 and 400 level courses
- Electives to complete 120 hours
- Additional requirements.
*Also satisfies requirement in the major.
†Also satisfies general education requirement.
4645 - PSYCHOLOGY MINOR
18 hours psychology including Psychology 101 and either 460 or 461; 9 hours must be upper level.
Minimum 2.0 average in the minor.
PSYCHOLOGY COURSES (PSY)
100 Psychology Study Skills Laboratory (1 hour institutional credit)
Intensive study of introductory psychology with demonstrations, computer simulations, and audiovisual study aids. Focus on study skills and behaviors, derived from psychological research, and applied to Psychology 101 lecture and textbook material to enhance learning. Fall and spring semesters. Credit not applicable toward any degree. Corequisite: Psychology 101.
101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
Introduction to contemporary psychology as a basic and applied social science; analysis of biological, mental, and social determinants of human behavior from the standpoint of psychological theory, research, and practice. Every semester. May not be taken for credit if Psychology 103 has been taken previously.
199r Special Projects (1-4)
Individual or group projects. Every semester. Maximum credit 4 hours.
201 Research Methodology: Introductory Statistics in Psychology (3)
Descriptive and inferential statistics with computer analysis of data from psychological and other social sciences. Traditional and modern descriptive techniques, correlation and regression analysis, probability concepts, inferential techniques on means through analysis of variance, power analysis, and selected nonparametric techniques are presented. The use of state-of-the-art computer programs for analysis of data is emphasized in the corequisite laboratory. Every semester. Prerequisite: UTC Math Placement level 20 or Mathematics 106; Psychology 101 or equivalent. Corequisite: Psychology 204.
202 Research Methodology: Laboratory and Field Research Techniques (4)
General introduction to research methods in psychology with an emphasis on basic strategies for empirically identifying causal and correlational relationships. Topics will include laboratory and field techniques, quasi-experimental and non-experimental models, and the ethical issues involved in research. Every semester. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 1 hour. Corequisite: Psychology 202 laboratory. Prerequisites: Psychology 101, 201 or equivalent, and 204.
204 Statistics in Psychology Laboratory (1)
Tutorial and laboratory exercises to help students master use of professional quality computer software to solve statistical problems. Prerequisites: UTC Math Placement Level 20 or Mathematics 106. Corequisite Psychology 201.
221 The Psychology of Child Development (3)
Infancy through childhood. Concepts of development and functioning derived from both research and clinical observation. Emphasis on cognitive, social, and emotional development. Child-rearing applications. Every semester. Prerequisite: 101 or equivalent. Credit not allowed in both Education 203 and Psychology 221.
