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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Field of Study - 18 credit hours 1
PSYC 2301General Psychology3
PSYC 2314Lifespan Growth and Development3
PSYC 2317Statistical Methods in Psychology3
PSYC 2319Social Psychology3
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: 2,342
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 Hours60
1

Courses taken to fulfill field of study requirements must not duplicate courses taken to fulfill Core Curriculum Requirements.

2

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 ​ 

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit 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 Hours13
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 Hours12
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 Hours9
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 Hours13
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 Hours13
 Total Credit Hours60
1

Courses to be chosen from Field of Study Electives

2

Student are required to complete PSYC 2301 General Psychology and MATH 1414 College Algebra before taking PSYC 2317 Statistical Methods in Psychology