Psychology, Pre-Professional BA

Introduction - 3

• PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3

Developmental - 3

• PSYC 301 - Human Development Credits: 3

Professional Convention - 1

• PSYC 438 - Workshop Credits: 1–3

Methodology - 9

• PSYC 432 - Research Methods II: Introduction Credits: 3
• PSYC 433 - Research Methods III: Advanced Research Design Credits: 3
• PSYC 434 - Research Methods IV: Advanced Statistical Analysis and SPSS Credits: 3

Content Courses (Groups A & B) - 15

• A minimum of five courses from Groups A & B and/or C

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  Group A

• a minimum of two courses from Group A

• PSYC 364 - Learning and Behavior Credits: 3 *
• PSYC 445 - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3
• PSYC 449 - Neuropsychopharmacology Credits: 3
• PSYC 465 - Physiological Psychology Credits: 3
• PSYC 471 - Behavior Modification Credits: 3 *

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• * PSYC364 Learning and Behavior and PSYC471 Behavior Modification cannot be the only classes taken out of Group A to meet Group A requirements. If PSYC364 and PSYC471 are taken from Group A, a third Group A class needs to be taken.

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• Choose a minimum of one from:
  PSYC364 Learning and Behavior
  PSYC445 Cognitive Psychology
  PSYC465 Physiological Psychology

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• Group B
  a minimum of two courses from Group B

• PSYC 269 - History and Systems of Psychology Credits: 3
• PSYC 450 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
• PSYC 454 - Theories of Personality Credits: 3
• PSYC 460 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior Credits: 3
• (The 5th course can be chosen from either Group A, B or C)

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• PSYC 486 - Psychological Assessment Credits: 3

Cognates: 19-25

• PHIL 224 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
• RELT 340 - Religion and Ethics in Modern Society Credits: 3
• BHSC 230 - Research Methods I: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credits: 3

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• Choose two from group A or B

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• Group A

• BIOL 221 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
• BIOL 222 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4

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• Group B

• BIOL 165 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 5 or 4
• BIOL 166 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 5 or 4

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• Choose one of the following two courses:

• SOCI 119 - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3
• ANTH 200 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3

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• Choose one sociocultural awareness class or experience

• BHSC 235 - Culture, Place and Interdependence Credits: 3
• SOCI 425 - Racial and Ethnic Relations Credits: 3
• BHSC 440 - Topics in _________________ Credits: 1–4
• ANTH 200 - Cultural Anthropology  Credits: 3  
• An international tour via Andrews University, a student missionary experience OR Adventist Colleges Abroad.

Recommended:

Field Experience

Major Field Test:

Majors are required to take the Major Field Test in Psychology. The exam assesses the following areas: memory and thinking, sensory and physiology, developmental, clinical and abnormal, social, and measurement and methodology.

Computer Policy

In the behavioral sciences, the computer is an indispensible tool for collecting and working with data, accessing scientific reports, and for writing and critical thinking. As a result, the Department of Behavioral Sciences requires students to have a laptop computer in order to meet the requirements of the curriculum; this computer must be purchased by the student’s second year in the program or the semester of the first research class, whichever is earlier. Students are responsible for maintaining their computer with the required software appropriate for the courses that they are enrolled in as they progress through the curriculum. A list of required software and minimum specifications that a laptop must meet is available in the Department of Behavioral Sciences office; use of the computer varies by course.