PSYCHOLOGY

Psychology is the study of human and animal behavior and the biological, psychological, and social processes related to that behavior. The Bachelor's degree in Psychology is designed to prepare students for a variety of professional careers related to human resources, personnel, counseling, and other people-oriented positions in human services, business, and industry. Additionally, the Bachelor's degree provides excellent preparation for graduate training in such areas as clinical, counseling, industrial, experimental, cognitive, social, biological, health, developmental, and school psychology. The program also provides excellent preparation for students who intend to pursue professional training in medicine, physical or occupational therapy, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary science, or law. For more information, visit our Web site at hubcap.clemson.edu/psych/psych.html.

Bachelor of Arts

The requirements for the Bachelor of Arts program consist of PSYCH 201, 210, 310, 324, 333, 352, at least one laboratory course (PSYCH 321, 325, 334, 423), plus 15 additional credits in psychology at the 300 or 400 level. These 15 credits must include a minimum of six credits at the 400 level, at least three of which must be from courses numbered between 400 and 489. BIOSC 470 may be taken in lieu of one 300- or 400-level elective psychology course. Students should consult their advisors for other degree requirements and course recommendations.

Freshman Year

First Semester
3 - ENGL 101 Composition I
3 - PSYCH 201 Introduction to Psychology
4 - Foreign Language Requirement1
3 - Mathematical Sciences Requirement2
4 - Science Requirement3
17

Second Semester
3 - CP SC 120 Issues in Computers
3 - ENGL 102 Composition II
4 - Foreign Language Requirement1
3 - Mathematical Sciences Requirement2
4 - Science Requirement3
17

Sophomore Year

First Semester
4 - PSYCH 210 Introductory Experimental Psych.
3 - Cultural Awareness Requirement4
3 - Foreign Language Requirement1
3 - Literature Requirement5
3 - Elective
16

Second Semester
4 - PSYCH 310 Advanced Experimental Psych.
3 - Cultural Awareness Requirement4
3 - Foreign Language Requirement1
3 - Humanities Requirement E.23
3 - Elective
16

Junior Year

First Semester
6 - Major Area
3 - Minor Area6
3 - Social Science Requirement7
3 - Writing Intensive Requirement3
1 - Elective
16

Second Semester
3 - Humanities Requirement8
4 - Major Area
3 - Minor Area6
3 - Oral Communication Requirement3
3 - Elective
16

Senior Year

First Semester
9 - Major Area
6 - Minor Area6
15

Second Semester
6 - Major Area
6 - Minor Area6
3 - Elective
15

128 Total Semester Hours

1The equivalent of two years (through 202) of the same modern language is required.

2Recommended sequences: MTHSC 101 and 203 or 102 and 207. Other approved sequences: MTHSC 106 and 108; 106 and 301; 106 and 207; or 102 and 106.

3See General Education Requirements.

4See department approved listing. Courses used to fulfill the Humanities Requirement, Social Science Requirement, or Major Area cannot be used to meet this requirement.

5ENGL 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, H210, or 300-level foreign language.

6Any minor which has been approved by the University and listed on page 68.

7See General Education Requirements. Social science other than psychology.

8Humanities courses numbered 300 or higher. The humanities are for this purpose are considered to include art and architectural history, English (except 304, 312, 314, 316, 331, 333, 334, 335, 485, 490, 495), languages, music, philosophy, religion, speech (except 362 and 364), theatre (except 377, 487, and 497), and women's studies, as well as courses entitled Humanities. The following 100­200 level courses are also acceptable: A A H 210, C H S H203, MUSIC 210, PHIL 101, 102, 103, REL 101, 102, THEA 210.

 

Bachelor of Science

The requirements for the Bachelor of Science program consist of PSYCH 201, 210, 310, 324, 333, 352, 415, at least one laboratory course (PSYCH 321, 325, 334, 423), plus 12 additional credits in psychology at the 300 or 400 level. These 12 credits must include a minimum of three credits at the 400 level. BIOSC 470 may be taken in lieu of one 300- or 400-level elective psychology course.

Students should consult their advisors for other degree requirements and course recommendations.

Freshman Year

First Semester
4 - BIOL 103 General Biology I1
3 - CP SC 120 Issues in Computers
3 - ENGL 101 Composition I
3 - PSYCH 201 Introduction to Psychology
3 - Mathematical Sciences Requirement2
16

Second Semester
4 - BIOL 104 General Biology II1
3 - ENGL 102 Composition II
3 - PHIL 102 Introduction to Logic
3 - Cultural Awareness Requirement3
3 - Mathematical Sciences Requirement2
16

Sophomore Year

First Semester
4 - PSYCH 210 Introductory Experimental Psych.
3 - Cultural Awareness Requirement3
3 - Literature Requirement4
3 - Physical or Natural Science Requirement5
3 - Elective
16

Second Semester
4 - PSYCH 310 Advanced Experimental Psych.
3 - Humanities Requirement6
3 - Mathematical Sciences Requirement7
3 - Physical or Natural Science Requirement5
3 - Social Science Requirement8
16

Junior Year

First Semester
3 - ENGL 304 Business Writing or 3 - ENGL 312 Advanced Expository Writing or 3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing
6 - Major Area
3 - Minor Area9
3 - Physical or Natural Science Requirement5
1 - Elective
16

Second Semester
3 - SPCH 150 Intro. to Speech Communication or 3 - SPCH 250 Public Speaking or
3 - SPCH 251 Business and Prof. Speaking
4 - Major Area
3 - Minor Area9
3 - Social Science Requirement8
3 - Elective
16

Senior Year

First Semester
9 - Major Area
6 - Minor Area9
1 - Elective
16

Second Semester
6 - Major Area
6 - Minor Area9
4 - Elective
16

128 Total Semester Hours

1Biology 110/111 may be substituted. In this case, the extra two credit hours will be counted as electives.

2Recommended sequence: MTHSC 101 and 203, or 102 and 207, or 106 and 108.

3See department approved listing. Courses used to fulfill the Humanities Requirement, Social Science Requirement, or Major Area cannot be used to meet this requirement.

4ENGL 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, H210, or 300-level foreign language.

5Six of the nine hours must come from a two-semester sequence of a physical or natural science other than biology.

6Humanities courses numbered 300 or higher. The humanities for this purpose include art and architectural history, English (except 304, 312, 314, 316, 331, 333, 334, 335, 485, 490, 495), languages, music, philosophy, religion, speech (except 362 and 364), theatre (except 377, 487, and 497), and women's studies, as well as courses entitled Humanities. The following courses are also acceptable: A A H 210, C H S H203, MUSIC 210, THEA 210, PHIL 101, 103, and REL 101, 102.

7MTHSC 102, 106, or 119 for those who have completed MTHSC 101 and 203. MTHSC 119, 129, 206, 210, 301, 311, or 405 for those who have completed a sequence including MTHSC 102 or 106.

8See General Education Requirements. Social science other than psychology.

9Any minor approved by the University and listed on page 68.