Psychological Science
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Students will identify the scales of measurement and select the appropriate test statistic for that data.
2. Students will identify the conditions under which to use a descriptive vs. an inferential statistic.
3. Students will identify the three main components involved in interpersonal attraction in relationships.
4. Students will assess processes involved in the adjustment (coping, transition, adaptation) of individuals to their social environment.
5. Students will recognize the components of the biopsychosocial approach to understanding individual and social behavior.
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| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Field of Study - 18 credit hours 1 | ||
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 2314 | Lifespan Growth and Development | 3 |
| PSYC 2317 | Statistical Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 2319 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| The student is required to take a minimum of 2 courses (6 credits) from the following list: | 6 | |
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Learning Framework | ||
| Psychology of Adjustment | ||
| Child Psychology | ||
| STC Core Curriculum - 42 credit hours | ||
| Complete 42 credit hours of required Core Curriculum including the following: 2,3 | 42 | |
| Language, Philosophy & Culture | ||
| Students must take one of the following: | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to World Religions | ||
| Introduction to Logic | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy | ||
| Classical Philosophy | ||
| Philosophy of Religion | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
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Courses taken to fulfill field of study requirements must not duplicate courses taken to fulfill Core Curriculum Requirements.
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In addition to the courses in the Social Sciences Field of Study, the student is required to take 42 credit hours from the STC Core Curriculum.
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Students who select a 3 credit hour Mathematics course to fulfill the Mathematics component of the Core Curriculum must take 4 credit hours to complete the Component Area Option for the Core Curriculum.
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Recommended Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| MATH 1414 | College Algebra 2 | 4 |
| HIST 1301 |
United States History I or Mexican-American History I or African American History I |
3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology 2 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 1302 |
United States History II or Mexican-American History II or African American History II |
3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II - Rhetoric | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective - Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| PSYC 2317 | Statistical Methods in Psychology 2 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| Creative Arts Elective - Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| Psychology Elective - Field of Study 1 | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to World Religions | ||
| Introduction to Logic | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy | ||
| Classical Philosophy | ||
| Philosophy of Religion | ||
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government | 3 |
| Psychology Elective - Field of Study 1 | 3 | |
| PSYC 2314 | Lifespan Growth and Development | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences Elective - Core Curriculum | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| Speech Elective - Component Area Option - Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| PSYC 2319 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences Elective - Core Curriculum | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |