PsychologyFaculty: F. Vallianos (Chairperson), J.D. Duer (Associate Chairperson), F. Andrasik, R.W. Belter, F. Biasco, F.Y. Dunham (Emerita), B.R. Dunn, D.D. Friedrich, J.E. Gould, J.R. Holmes, J.W. Keller (Emeritus), W.S. Long, R.H. Lowe, S.R. Mathews II, N. McCarrell, W.L. Mikulas, P.G. Privette, R.J. Rotunda, C.J. Stanny, C. Thomas, S.J. Vodanovich
Through the study of Psychology, students learn to evaluate and understand behavior and experience. This knowledge is personally valuable and provides a base for a variety of professions in education, research, business, and clinical settings.
The undergraduate program gives an overview of the discipline and a foundation for graduate study. Within the program students have many opportunities to pursue those aspects of psychology they find most interesting.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general University requirements and General Studies requirements, students seeking the B.A. in Psychology must meet the requirements listed below.
Students should consult with their academic advisor for courses which may satisfy both the General Studies requirements and common prerequisites.
Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix at Course Listings/Descriptions.
LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
General Studies (36 sh)
Common Prerequisites (12 sh)
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program.
| + | STA 2023 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| + | PSY 2013 | Advances in Understanding Human Behavior | 3 |
| Any lower level psychology course | 3 | ||
| Choose one: | |||
| + | BSC 1010 | General Biology | 3 |
| + | ZOO 1010 | General Zoology | 3 |
+ Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Studies requirements.
Electives (21 sh)
| Lower Division Electives | |||
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
Major (24 sh)
| EXP 3082 | Experimental Pyschology | 3 | |
| EXP 3082L | Experimental Psychology Lab | 3 | |
| Choose one: | |||
| DEP 3103 | Child Development | 3 | |
| EXP 4404 | Psychology of Learning | 3 | |
| PSB 4003 | Brain, Behavior & Experience | 3 | |
| Choose one: | |||
| CLP 3144 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | |
| SOP 3004 | Social Psychology | 3 | |
| PPE 4003 | Theories of Personality | 3 | |
| Choose one: | |||
| INP 3xxx | Industrial & Organizational Psychology | 3 | |
| PSY 4383 | Psychological Assessment | 3 | |
| Electives | |||
| Upper Division Psychology | 9 | ||
Major-Related (0 sh)
Electives (36 sh)
| Upper Division Electives | 24 | ||
| Upper/Lower Division Electives | 12 | ||
MINOR
The 12 sh minor in psychology consists of the following or their equivalent. No directed studies may be taken to fulfill the requirements for the minor. A minimum of 9 sh must be completed at UWF.
Prerequisite
| General/Introduction to Psychology or PSY 2013 | 3 | ||
Minor Requirements (12 sh)
| Psychology elective | 3 | ||
| Choose one: | |||
| CLP 3144 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | |
| PPE 4003 | Theories of Personality | 3 | |
| Choose one: | |||
| INP 3xxx | Industrial & Organizational Psychology | 3 | |
| SOP 3004 | Social Psychology | 3 | |
| Choose one: | |||
| EXP 4404 | Psychology of Learning | 3 | |
| PSB 4003 | Brain, Behavior & Experience | 3 | |
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