PSYCHOLOGYPsychology 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 ArtsThe requirements for the Bachelor of Arts program consist of PSYCH 201, 309, 310, and 24 additional credits in psychology. These additional credits must include the following:
Two courses from the Biological and Cognitive menu: PSYCH 324, 333, 422. One course from each of the following menus: AppliedPSYCH 355, 364, 368, 375, 435, 457, 480, 483, 488 Individuals and GroupsPSYCH 340, 352, 370 LaboratoryPSYCH 325, 334, 423, 471, H490, 493, 495, 496, 497
At least six credits must be from 400-level psychology courses, with at least three of those credits in 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 YearFirst 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 Intro. to Information Technology 3 - ENGL 102 Composition II 4 - Foreign Language Requirement1 3 - Mathematical Sciences Requirement2 4 - Science Requirement3 17
Sophomore YearFirst Semester 4 - PSYCH 309 Intro. Experimental Psychology 3 - Cultural Awareness Requirement4 3 - Foreign Language Requirement1 3 - Humanities Requirement E.13 3 - Elective 16
Second Semester 4 - PSYCH 310 Adv. Experimental Psychology 3 - Cultural Awareness Requirement4 3 - Foreign Language Requirement1 3 - Humanities Requirement E.23 3 - Elective 16
Junior YearFirst Semester 6 - Major Area 3 - Minor Area5 3 - Social Science Requirement6 3 - Writing Intensive Requirement3 2 - Elective 17
Second Semester 3 - Humanities Requirement7 3 - Major Area 3 - Minor Area5 3 - Oral Communication Requirement3 3 - Elective 15
Senior YearFirst Semester 9 - Major Area 6 - Minor Area5 15
Second Semester 6 - Major Area 6 - Minor Area5 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 MTHSC 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. 5Any minor which has been approved by the University and listed on page 65. 6See General Education Requirements. Social science other than psychology. 7Humanities 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 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.
PSYCHOLOGYBachelor of Science
The requirements for the Bachelor of Science program consist of PSYCH 201, 309, 310, and 24 additional credits in psychology as follows:
Biological and Cognitive menutwo courses from PSYCH 324, 333, 422 One course from each of the following menus: AppliedPSYCH 355, 364, 368, 375, 435, 457, 480, 483, 488 Foundations of ScienceG W 402, PHIL 326, 327, 425, PSYCH 415 Individuals and GroupsPSYCH 340, 352, 370 LaboratoryPSYCH 325, 334, 423, 471, H490, 493, 495, 496, 497
At least six credits must be from 400-level psychology courses, with at least three of those credits 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 YearFirst Semester 4 - BIOL 103 General Biology I1 3 - CP SC 120 Intro. to Information Technology 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 YearFirst Semester 4 - PSYCH 309 Intro. Experimental Psychology 3 - Cultural Awareness Requirement3 3 - Humanities Requirement E.14 3 - Physical or Natural Science Requirement5 3 - Elective 16
Second Semester 4 - PSYCH 310 Adv. Experimental Psychology 3 - Humanities Requirement6 3 - Mathematical Sciences Requirement7 3 - Physical or Natural Science Requirement5 3 - Social Science Requirement8 16
Junior YearFirst 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 2 - Elective 17
Second Semester 3 - SPCH 150 Intro. to Speech Communication or 3 - SPCH 250 Public Speaking or 3 - SPCH 251 Business and Prof. Speaking 3 - Major Area 3 - Minor Area9 3 - Social Science Requirement8 3 - Elective 15
Senior YearFirst Semester 9 - Major Area 6 - Minor Area9 2 - Elective 17
Second Semester 6 - Major Area 6 - Minor Area9 3 - Elective 15
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. 4See General Education Requirements. 5Six of the nine hours must come from a two-semester sequence in 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 100200-level courses are also acceptable: A A H 210, C H S H203, MUSIC 210, THEA 210, PHIL 101, 103, 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 65. |