PSYCHOLOGY
| Degree: | Bachelor of Arts |
| Minor: | Psychology |
| Department: | Psychology Building 41, Room 249 (850) 474-2363 |
| College: | Arts and Social Sciences |
Semester Hours Required for Degree: 120
Faculty: Rosemary Hays-Thomas (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, S.J. Kass, J.W. Keller (Emeritus), S.R. Mathews II, W.L. Mikulas, P.G. Privette, R.J. Rotunda, T.L. Schell, C.J. Stanny, F. Vallianos, S.J. Vodanovich, S.S. Wright
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 in the back of this catalog.
General Studies (36 sh)
For additional information see the General Studies section of this catalog.
Common Prerequisites (12 sh)
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the
program. Courses in brackets indicate substitutes from Florida Public Community/Junior Colleges and Universities.
| + | PSY 2013 | Advances in Understanding Human Behavior | 3 |
| [PSY 2012] | |||
| + | STA 2023 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| [STA x000 - x099] | |||
| Any 1000/2000 level Psychology course | 3 | ||
| Choose one: | |||
| + | BSC 1010 | General Biology | 3 |
| [BSC x000 -x099, x200 - x209] | |||
| + | ZOO 1010 | General Zoology | 3 |
| [ZOO x010] | |||
+ Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Studies requirements.
Lower Division Electives (12-24 sh)
Sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division.
Major (24 sh)
| EXP 3082 | Experimental Psychology | 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 | |
| PPE 4003 | Theories of Personality | 3 | |
| SOP 3004 | Social Psychology | 3 | |
| Choose one: | |||
| INP 3004 | Industrial Psychology | 3 | |
| PSY 4383 | Psychological Assessment | 3 | |
| Electives | |||
| 3000/4000 level Psychology courses | 9 | ||
Major-Related (0 sh)
Upper Division Electives (36 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of
all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.
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. PSY 2013 or a general/introductory psychology
course is a prerequisite.
| 3000/4000 level Psychology electives | 3 | ||
| Choose one: | |||
| CLP 3144 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | |
| PPE 4003 | Theories of Personality | 3 | |
| Choose one: | |||
| INP 3004 | Industrial 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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