2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Psychology (PSYC) Major


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Requirements for Psychology Major


 Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences

System General Education Requirements*: 30


Institutional Graduation Requirements**: 5


College Requirements: 13-34


Bachelor of Science 

See the College of Arts and Sciences  for additional information about Bachelor of Arts Specifications  and Bachelor of Science Specifications 

Domain VI- Choose one from the following:


Lab courses must be taken concurrently with the corresponding lecture course.

Electives: 33-34


Total Required Credits: 120


Plans of Study


Students should consult with an advisor to personalize their curriculum plans.

+Teaching specialization: This course required for the Teaching specialization, and counts towards both the major and the specialization.

Graduate School Preparation Emphasis: The graduate school preparation emphasis is designed to provide preparation for continuing training in psychology at the graduate level. It establishes a strong foundation in principles of psychology, techniques for analyzing behavior and mental processes, historical findings and theoretical approaches. A senior independent research project is required for this emphasis.

Psychological Services Emphasis: The psychological services emphasis is designed for those persons interested in working as diagnostic and therapeutic aides in human service facilities. The program for this emphasis includes familiarization with standard tests and techniques of therapy, as well as a supervised senior internship at a human services facility.

Curriculum Notes


Courses used for the major or minor require a minimum grade of C.

* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has a 5 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

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