Minimum Grade Requirements
The Psychology Department requires that all Psychology majors achieve a minimum grade of C- (1.70) in PSYC 101 General Psychology as well as a minimum grade of C- (1.70) in the mathematics requirement before enrolling in PSYC 291 Research I: Descriptive and Correlational Methods. These courses provide the essential foundation for subsequent psychology courses, and a basic grasp of the concepts introduced in these courses is critical. Finally, a minimum grade of C- (1.70) is required in each of the two (2) capstone courses that the student.

Writing Intensive Requirement for 300-Level Psychology Courses
Writing intensive courses involve writing paper(s) that require application and/or integration of the course’s content. Such writing should follow elements of APA style (e.g. page format, citation style, referencing). At a minimum, the course will include one of the following based on instructor discretion.

1. A single multi-page paper that includes multiple iterations with instructor feedback;

2. Two or more multi-page papers;

3. A paper with a minimum of five-pages.

Course Prerequisites
Courses may have specified conditions for enrollment, such as prior completion of less advanced courses, permission of the instructor, or appropriate placement test scores. PSYC 101 General Psychology or PSYC 200 Psychology of Development is a prerequisite for all other psychology courses except where otherwise noted. Students should refer to course descriptions in the department listings for prerequisite requirements.

Psychology (B.S.)

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