Psychology, Pre-Professional BS

Core - 12

• PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
• PSYC 105 - Careers and Plans for the Psychology Major Credits: 0
• PSYC 201 - Human Development Credits: 3
• PSYC 432 - Research Methods II: Introduction Credits: 3
• PSYC 465 - Physiological Psychology Credits: 3

Concentration - 19

• PSYC 405 - Midwestern Psychological Association Meeting Credits: 1
• PSYC 433 - Research Methods III: Advanced Research Design Credits: 3
• PSYC 434 - Research Methods IV: Advanced Statistical Analysis and SPSS Credits: 3

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  Choose one of the following:

• PSYC 364 - Learning and Behavior Credits: 3
• PSYC 445 - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3

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  Choose three of the following:

• 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

Capstone - 0-3

• Choose one of the following options:

• Option 1

• PSYC 405 - Midwestern Psychological Association Meeting Credits: 1 (with a presentation at the meeting)
• PSYC 498 - Research Project in Psychology Credits: 0–3

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• Option 2

• PSYC 405 - Midwestern Psychological Association Meeting  Credits: 1 (without a presentation at the meeting)

• PSYC 485 - Professional Portfolio Credits: 0

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• Option 3

• PSYC 480 - Field Experience Credits: 1–8 (2 credits required)

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• Option 4

• PSYC 490 - Practicum in Psychology Credits: 3

Electives - 6-9

Electives may be chosen from psychology courses not required within the core concentration requirements, or those approved by the advisor/chair, to meet the minimum of 40 credits in psychology.

Additional Requirements

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.

Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Andrews University must complete 27 credits from courses numbered 300 or above. Transfer courses taken at the lower division level will not count towards the upper division requirement.

Computer Policy

In the Behavioral Sciences, the computer is an indispensable 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. Students are responsible for maintaining their computer with the required software appropriate for the courses they are enrolled in as they progress through the curriculum. Use of the computer varies by course.

Occupational Therapy

For those interested in occupational therapy, the following classes are often required for entry into occupational therapy programs:

Psychology: PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology , PSYC 301 - Human Development , PSYC 450 - Social Psychology 

Statistics: BHSC 230 - Research Methods I: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences , PSYC 434 - Research Methods IV: Advanced Statistical Analysis and SPSS 

Research Design: PSYC 432 - Research Methods II: Introduction , PSYC 433 - Research Methods III: Advanced Research Design 

Sociocultural: SOCI 119 - Principles of Sociology , ANTH 200 - Cultural Anthropology 

Anatomy and Physiology: BIOL 221 - Anatomy and Physiology I , BIOL 222 - Anatomy and Physiology II ,

English: ENGL 115 - College Writing I , ENGL 215 - College Writing II 

Some programs may want a class (or classes) in other areas such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or others. If you know which program(s) you may be interested in for graduate school, it is a good idea to look at their program and see which prerequisite classes they require. It is recommended that students consult with their advisors in regards to which courses should be taken.