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.
