Psychological Science
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will identify the scales of measurement and select the appropriate test statistic for that data.
- Students will identify the conditions under which to use a descriptive vs. an inferential statistic.
- Students will identify the three main components involved in interpersonal attraction in relationships.
- Students will assess processes involved in the adjustment (coping, transition, adaptation) of individuals to their social environment.
- 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 2 | 3 |
| Discipline Foundation Courses (9 SCH) | ||
| PSYC 2314 | Lifespan Growth and Development | 3 |
| PSYC 2317 | Statistical Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 2319 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| Directed Electives (6 SCH) 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 | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| STC Core Curriculum - 42 credit hours | ||
| Complete 42 credit hours of required Core Curriculum including the following: 4 | 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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Designated core course in the Field of Study for the Texas Direct Transfer Degree.
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The listed Directive Elective options are for students pursuing to transfer to The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley. Students pursuing a different transfer institution should see an advisor for selection of Directed Electives.
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In addition to the courses in the Field of Study, the student is required to take 42 credit hours from the STC 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 Directed Elective - Field of Study 1 | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy & Culture Elective - Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| Select 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 | ||
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government | 3 |
| Psychology Directed 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 | |
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The Directive Elective options are for students pursuing to transfer to The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley. Students pursuing a different transfer institution should see an advisor for selection of Directed Electives.
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Student are required to complete PSYC 2301 General Psychology and MATH 1414 College Algebra before taking PSYC 2317 Statistical Methods in Psychology