Courses

Psychology Course Sequence

It is recommended that you follow the sequence below in order to complete the psychology degree program. Although it is not a prerequisite for the course, the psychology department believes that for you to be successful in PSYCH 301W, you should take PSYCH 105 first.

There are several psychology courses that have GQ or PSYCH prerequisites. Recommended scheduling options for students are:

• Semester 3: MATH 021* or GQ (You must have already completed MATH 004 or take the Math placement test and place into MATH 021.)
• Semester 4: PSYCH 200 or STAT 200
• Semester 5: PSYCH 105
• Semester 6: PSYCH 301W
• Semester 7: Open
• Semester 8: PSYCH 490

Prerequisites

It is important for you to understand which course prerequisites you must complete. Understanding the sequence in which you need to complete your courses can help with planning ahead so that you may graduate on time.

• For PSYCH 105, the prerequisite is PSYCH 100.
• For PSYCH 200-level courses, the prerequisite is PSYCH 100.
• For PSYCH 301W, the prerequisites are PSYCH/STAT 200 AND PSYCH 100.
• For PSYCH 490, the prerequisites are PSYCH 301W AND 6.0 credits of PSYCH 400-level courses.

Entrance-to-Major Requirements

If you do not meet the entrance-to-major (ETM) requirements, you will be placed in the pre-major of LA or LAS. To be entered into the psychology major, you must meet each of the following requirements:

1. You must have completed 27.5 credits and be in degree status
2. You must earn a C or better in the following courses:

• PSYCH 100
• STAT 200 or PSYCH 200
• 3 credits in Quantification (Math)
• 3 credits in Social and Behavioral Science (not including PSYCH 100)

Choosing Between CAS 100B and CAS 100C

CAS 100B is geared toward helping you enhance your group communication skill set. You will work with team members via video conferencing and communicating through email to complete group projects and presentations. CAS 100B is a great course if you want to further enhance your team-working skills.

CAS 100C is a course geared toward helping you supplement your individual presentation skills. This course has more writing assignments, and you will also have to complete individual speeches.

Scheduling Controlled Courses

Many of the psychology courses have controls, which means that you cannot schedule them using LionPATH. This is to ensure that only World Campus psychology majors are enrolling in the courses. If you contact your adviser prior to your first day of scheduling, you will be granted permission in the registration system, and when you call to schedule, it will be a quick process. If you do not contact your adviser in advance, Student Enrollment Services will need to get permission from an adviser before you can be scheduled in the course. It is strongly advised you contact your adviser at your earliest convenience, as course seats do tend to fill up quickly.

Once you are in the psychology major, you will be able to register for the majority of your psychology courses through LionPATH. The exception to this is PSYCH 490. All students must call Student Enrollment Services to enroll in this course. They can be reached at 800-252-3592.