Nov 22, 2024

2017-2018 Catalog and Student Handbook

2017-2018 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Psychology

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Psychology focuses on the study of behavior and mental processes. Facts, theories, and hypotheses about people are examined within the framework of psychological research and knowledge.

This program is designed for the student who does intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Degree: Associate of Science

Emphasis: Psychology

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, completion of computer competency and your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

¹General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

²See senior institution for history requirements.

³Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections transferable to specific institutions.

Notes:

• Walters State students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. Students must take INFS 1010, BUSN 1360 or AGRM 2630/2631 or successfully complete a Computer Competency Exam. The Computer Competency exam does not provide course credit. Consult your advisor. See www.ws.edu/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/ for additional information.

•Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year

Fall Term (13 semester credit hours)

ENGL 1010♦ - Composition I (3 hrs.)
SPCH 1010♦ - Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 hrs.)
HIST 1110♦ - Survey of World Civilization I (3 hrs.)²
or
HIST 2010♦ - American History I (3 hrs.)²
1 Humanities elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)¹

1 General elective³ (1 hr.)

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

ENGL 1020♦ - Composition II (3 hrs.)
HIST 1120♦ - Survey of World Civilization II (3 hrs.)²
or
HIST 2020♦ - American History II (3 hrs.)²
MATH 1530♦ - Probability and Statistics (3 hrs.)
PSYC 1030♦ - General Psychology (3 hrs.)
1 Elective³ (3 hrs.)

Second Year

Fall Term (16 semester credit hours)

1 ENGL Literature elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)¹

1 Natural Science lecture with lab (3/1 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)¹

1 Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Behavioral/Social Science, Mathematics, Foreign Language/Intermediate Level)³
SOCI 1010♦ - Introduction to Sociology (3 hrs.)
PSYC 2310♦ - Abnormal Psychology (3 hrs.)

Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)

1 Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Behavioral/Social Science, Mathematics, Foreign Language/Intermediate Level)³

1 Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Behavioral/Social Science, Mathematics, INFS 1010, PHED 2000)³

1 Natural Science lecture with lab (3/1 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)¹

1 Philosophy elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)¹
PSYC 2130♦ - Life Span Psychology (3 hrs.)

Program Degree Requirements - A.S. Psychology

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

Approved Philosophy General Education elective¹ 3 credits

Approved Literature General Education elective¹ 3 credits

Approved Humanities General Education elective¹ 3 credits

History (6 hours)

Approved History General Education electives²6 credits

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)

Mathematics (3 hours)

MATH 1530♦ - Probability and Statistics

Natural Science (8 hours)

Approved Natural Science w/Lab General Education electives¹8 credits

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

Electives (13 hours)

³See note above. Select from: