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Psychology Major Requirements For Catalogs 2002-2003 and earlier (42 Hrs Required)

Forty-two hours are required for the major. No more than eight hours which count toward another major can be used for a major in psychology. Psy 1010 will also count toward the social science component of the liberal arts core. An approved minor is also required of those who major in psychology.

Level 1 Courses (4 hours)  - Introduction/Overview
  • Psy 1010 General Psychology (3)
  • Psy 2000 Orientation to Psychology (1) 
       Prerequisites: 1010
Level 2 Courses (9 hours) - Statistics and Methodology
  • Psy 2010 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (3) 
       Prerequisites: Completion of math core
  • Psy 3180 Research Methods (3) 
       Prerequisites: 1010, 2010
  • Psy 3290 Psychometrics (3) 
        Prerequisites: 2010 or Math 1240
Level 3 Courses (20 hours) -- Content Areas

Psychology in the context of laboratory science (choose two):

  • Psy 3010/301L Learning and Motivation (4)   
        Prerequisites: 1010, 2010, 3180
  • Psy 3020/302L Physiological Psychology (4)
        Prerequisites: 1010, 2010, 3180
  • Psy 3030/303L Sensory Processes (4) 
        Prerequisites: 1010, 2010, 3180
  • Psy 3040/304L Cognitive Processes (4) 
        Prerequisites: 1010, 2010, 3180

Psychology in the context of social science (choose three)

  • Psy 3110 Human Development I (3) 
        Prerequisites: 1010, or 3130
  • Psy 3120 Human Development II (3) 
       Prerequisites: 1010
  • Psy 3330 Social Psychology (3) 
       Prerequisites: 1010
  • Psy 4060 Group Dynamics (3)
  • Psy 4350 Psychology of Personality (3) 
       Prerequisites: 1010
  • Psy 4360 Abnormal Psychology (3) 
       Prerequisites: 1010

Psychology in the context of application (choose one)

  • Psy 3130 Educational Psychology (3)
  • Psy 4120 Human Factors (3)
  • Psy 4140 Learning and Behavioral Disorders (3)  
        Prerequisites: 1010, or 3130
  • Psy 4150 Behavior Modification (3) 
        Prerequisites: 1010
  • Psy 4500 Industrial & Organizational Psychology (3)
Level 4 Courses (3 hours) -- Integrative Experience

Choose one:

  • Psy 4000 History and Systems (3) 
       Prerequisites: Senior standing (completion of other
       foundation courses)
  • Psy 4840 Honors: Research (3) 
       Prerequisites: All Level 1 and Level 2 courses plus 
       9 hours of Level 3 courses; a minimum cumulative 
       GPA; permission of instructor
  • Psy 4850 Honors: Practicum (3) 
       Prerequisites: All Level 1 and Level 2 courses 
       plus 9 hours of Level 3 courses; a minimum 
       cumulative GPA; permission of instructor
Elective Course (3 hours)
  • Choose one additional course from the department's listings.

Group Social Studies Teacher Licensure: Students who complete a psychology major may qualify for a Group Social Studies Licensure plan. Students who also desire licensure in history, geography, government, sociology, and/or economics should contact the Office of Teacher Licensure or their advisor.

Additional Teaching Endorsement in Psychology: Students holding licensure to teach in history may add psychology to their licensure by completing the following: 1010, 3110, 3130, and 3280. Student Teaching may be required.

Department of Psychology
Austin Peay State University
Clement, Room 205
P. O. Box 4537
Clarksville TN 37044
(931) 221-7233
Fax (931) 221-6267

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