Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________	Catalog: 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog Program: Psychology, B.S.
This is for planning purposes only, please check with your advisor with questions about your degree progress
Psychology, B.S. Psychology is the study of human and animal behavior and related mental and physiological processes. Psychology is a research science in which investigators collect, quantify, analyze, and interpret data describing human and animal behavior to shed light on the causes and dynamics of behavior patterns. As a profession, psychology involves the practical application of knowledge, skills, and techniques for the solution or prevention of individual or social problems. The professional role also provides an opportunity for the psychologist to develop his or her understanding of human behavior and thus to contribute to the science of psychology. The BGSU Department of Psychology includes six areas: Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical, Developmental, Cognitive, Industrial-Organizational, and Social Psychology. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in psychology are expected to: Exhibit broad knowledge about human behavior from a variety of psychological perspectives (biological, cognitive, developmental, social); Demonstrate skills in research and other forms of inquiry in order to develop new knowledge about behavior; Communicate knowledge of psychology to others; Critically evaluate existing psychological knowledge. Bachelor of Science A Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology (BS) is appropriate for students who are interested in a more math and science-oriented curriculum. This curriculum is well suited to students who hope to pursue further study in science-oriented psychology graduate programs (e.g., neuroscience), or medical school (e.g., MD, psychiatry), or other health-related programs (e.g., pharmacy, physical therapy). Bachelor of Science students are required to complete BIOL 2040 and BIOL 2050, MATH 1310, and PSYC 3700. These courses may also be counted toward BGP and Arts & Sciences requirements where appropriate. Students are encouraged to consider additional natural science courses to fulfill the Arts & Sciences Multidisciplinary Component requirement. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in all PSYC courses is required for the degree.
BG Perspective (BGP) Requirements Must complete at least 1 course in each of the following: English Composition and Oral Communication _____________________________ ________ Quantitative Literacy _____________________________ ________ Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following: Humanities and the Arts _____________________________ ________ _____________________________ ________ Natural Sciences - at least one Lab Science required _____________________________ ________ _____________________________ ________ Social and Behavioral Sciences _____________________________ ________ _____________________________ ________ Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories: _____________________________ ________ _____________________________ ________ _____________________________ ________ _____________________________ ________ University Requirements Designated courses in Humanities and the Arts and the Social and Behavioral Sciences domains may be used to fulfill both the BGP requirement and one of the following university requirements: Cultural Diversity in the US ____________ International Perspective ____________ Composition Requirement: WRIT 1120 Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36
Arts & Sciences Requirements (WLC and QL) World Languages and Cultures (_____ yrs of HS_______) Consult the Undergraduate Catalog or the Arts and Sciences Student Handbook regarding approved course options in the different language and culture areas. ________1010_________________ ________ ________1020_________________ ________ _____________________________ ________ _____________________________ ________ Lab Science _____________________________ ________ Quantitative Literacy ________ ________ EITHER MATH 1310 OR MATH 1340 & MATH 1350 Multidisciplinary Component Select from approved offerings, in consultation with an advisor and a faculty mentor. Four courses total, each with a different subject prefix. At least two courses at 3000/4000 level. Courses applied to the Arts & Sciences MDC may not be used to fulfill other Arts and Sciences degree requirements, nor may they be used to fulfill major, minor, BGP or other program requirements. _____________________________ ________ _____________________________ ________ _____________________________ ________ _____________________________ ________
Major Requirements (36 Credits) (A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all PSYC classes is required)
16 Hours From the Following:
Course Name	Terms Taken	Grade	Core
PSYC 1010 - General Psychology
PSYC 2700 - Quantitative Methods I
PSYC 2900 - Introduction to Laboratory Methods in Psychology
PSYC 3700 - Quantitative Methods II
At Least One Course From 3 of the Following 6 Categories
A. Clinical Psychology
Course Name	Terms Taken	Grade	Core
PSYC 3080 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology
or
PSYC 4050 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
B. Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Course Name	Terms Taken	Grade	Core
PSYC 3500 - Survey of Industrial and Organizational Psychology
C. Cognitive Psychology
Course Name	Terms Taken	Grade	Core
PSYC 3020 - Introduction to Cognitive Science: Minds and Brains
D. Developmental Psychology
Course Name	Terms Taken	Grade	Core
PSYC 3030 - Psychology of Child Development
or
PSYC 3040 - Psychology of Adolescent Development
or
PSYC 3090 - Psychology of Adult Development and Aging
or
PSYC 3100 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology
E. Social Psychology
Course Name	Terms Taken	Grade	Core
PSYC 3110 - Social Psychology
F. Neuroscience
Course Name	Terms Taken	Grade	Core
PSYC 3300 - Introduction to Neuroscience
2 - 3000 Level Labs (Select from: 3130, 3210, 3220, 3240, 3280, 3290, 3320, 3330, 3580 or 3810)
Psychology Electives (At Least 3 Credits) - 3000/4000 level
Additional Requirements
Course Name	Terms Taken	Grade	Core
BIOL 2040 - Concepts in Biology I
BIOL 2050 - Concepts in Biology II
Total Credits: 36
Electives and Non-Credit Courses
Minor Requirements:
(1 of the Following): Minor in a second dept./college (see catalog or see College Advisor) Cognate minor: 24 hours from at least 3 of the following fields: BIOL, CHEM, CS, ECON, MATH (NOT MATH 2130, MATH 2150, MATH 2160), PHIL, PHYS, or SOC Individualized Planned Minor, developed in consultation with a Faculty Advisor. General Science Minor. (see Undergraduate Catalog)
Minor
For Graduation You Will Need: 122 credit hours minimum. Minimum GPA 2.00. At least 30 credit hours of BGSU course work. 40 credit hours at the 3000/4000 level. Completion of all degree requirements, including the BG Perspective Core. A major, and if required, a minor, specialization or emphasis. Any substitution or waiver of courses required for your major or minor program must originate in the department/school offering the major or minor and must be approved by the College Office. To ensure a timely graduation, see a College Advisor during the semester prior to your intended graduation. Remember to complete an Application for Graduation by the end of the second week of classes during the fall semester or spring regular session, or by the end of the first week of the summer semester. For the specific dates, check your DARS. You may log onto MyBGSU to complete the online application. After the deadlines, you will need to complete an application in person in the College Office.
Notes:

Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________

Catalog: 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog Program: Psychology, B.S.

This is for planning purposes only, please check with your advisor with questions about your degree progress

Psychology, B.S.

Psychology is the study of human and animal behavior and related mental and physiological processes. Psychology is a research science in which investigators collect, quantify, analyze, and interpret data describing human and animal behavior to shed light on the causes and dynamics of behavior patterns. As a profession, psychology involves the practical application of knowledge, skills, and techniques for the solution or prevention of individual or social problems. The professional role also provides an opportunity for the psychologist to develop his or her understanding of human behavior and thus to contribute to the science of psychology.

The BGSU Department of Psychology includes six areas: Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical, Developmental, Cognitive, Industrial-Organizational, and Social Psychology.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in psychology are expected to:

Exhibit broad knowledge about human behavior from a variety of psychological perspectives (biological, cognitive, developmental, social);
Demonstrate skills in research and other forms of inquiry in order to develop new knowledge about behavior;
Communicate knowledge of psychology to others;
Critically evaluate existing psychological knowledge.

Bachelor of Science

A Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology (BS) is appropriate for students who are interested in a more math and science-oriented curriculum. This curriculum is well suited to students who hope to pursue further study in science-oriented psychology graduate programs (e.g., neuroscience), or medical school (e.g., MD, psychiatry), or other health-related programs (e.g., pharmacy, physical therapy).

Bachelor of Science students are required to complete BIOL 2040 and BIOL 2050, MATH 1310, and PSYC 3700. These courses may also be counted toward BGP and Arts & Sciences requirements where appropriate. Students are encouraged to consider additional natural science courses to fulfill the Arts & Sciences Multidisciplinary Component requirement.

A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in all PSYC courses is required for the degree.

BG Perspective (BGP) Requirements

Must complete at least 1 course in each of the following:

English Composition and Oral Communication
_____________________________ ________

Quantitative Literacy
_____________________________ ________

Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following:

Humanities and the Arts
_____________________________ ________
_____________________________ ________

Natural Sciences - at least one Lab Science required
_____________________________ ________
_____________________________ ________

Social and Behavioral Sciences
_____________________________ ________
_____________________________ ________

Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories:

_____________________________   ________
_____________________________   ________
_____________________________   ________
_____________________________   ________

University Requirements

Designated courses in Humanities and the Arts and the Social and Behavioral Sciences domains may be used to fulfill both the BGP requirement and one of the following university requirements:

Cultural Diversity in the US ____________
International Perspective ____________

Composition Requirement:
WRIT 1120

Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36

Arts & Sciences Requirements (WLC and QL)

World Languages and Cultures (_ yrs of HS___)

Consult the Undergraduate Catalog or the Arts and Sciences Student Handbook regarding approved course options in the different language and culture areas.
________1010_________________   ________
________1020_________________   ________
_____________________________   ________
_____________________________   ________

Lab Science

_____________________________ ________

Quantitative Literacy

________ ________ EITHER MATH 1310 OR MATH 1340 & MATH 1350

Multidisciplinary Component

Select from approved offerings, in consultation with an advisor and a faculty mentor. Four courses total, each with a different subject prefix. At least two courses at 3000/4000 level. Courses applied to the Arts & Sciences MDC may not be used to fulfill other Arts and Sciences degree requirements, nor may they be used to fulfill major, minor, BGP or other program requirements.
_____________________________   ________
_____________________________   ________
_____________________________   ________
_____________________________   ________

Major Requirements

(36 Credits) (A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all PSYC classes is required)

16 Hours From the Following:

Course Name

Terms Taken

Grade

Core

PSYC 1010 - General Psychology

PSYC 2700 - Quantitative Methods I

PSYC 2900 - Introduction to Laboratory Methods in Psychology

PSYC 3700 - Quantitative Methods II

At Least One Course From 3 of the Following 6 Categories

A. Clinical Psychology

Course Name

Terms Taken

Grade

Core

PSYC 3080 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology

PSYC 4050 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior

B. Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Course Name

Terms Taken

Grade

Core

PSYC 3500 - Survey of Industrial and Organizational Psychology

C. Cognitive Psychology

Course Name

Terms Taken

Grade

Core

PSYC 3020 - Introduction to Cognitive Science: Minds and Brains

D. Developmental Psychology

Course Name

Terms Taken

Grade

Core

PSYC 3030 - Psychology of Child Development

PSYC 3040 - Psychology of Adolescent Development

PSYC 3090 - Psychology of Adult Development and Aging

PSYC 3100 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology

E. Social Psychology

Course Name

Terms Taken

Grade

Core

PSYC 3110 - Social Psychology

F. Neuroscience

Course Name

Terms Taken

Grade

Core

PSYC 3300 - Introduction to Neuroscience

2 - 3000 Level Labs

(Select from: 3130, 3210, 3220, 3240, 3280, 3290, 3320, 3330, 3580 or 3810)

Psychology Electives

(At Least 3 Credits) - 3000/4000 level

Additional Requirements

Course Name

Terms Taken

Grade

Core

BIOL 2040 - Concepts in Biology I

BIOL 2050 - Concepts in Biology II

Total Credits: 36

Electives and Non-Credit Courses

Minor Requirements:

(1 of the Following):

Minor in a second dept./college (see catalog or see College Advisor)
Cognate minor: 24 hours from at least 3 of the following fields: BIOL, CHEM, CS, ECON, MATH (NOT MATH 2130, MATH 2150, MATH 2160), PHIL, PHYS, or SOC
Individualized Planned Minor, developed in consultation with a Faculty Advisor.
General Science Minor. (see Undergraduate Catalog)

Minor

For Graduation You Will Need:

122 credit hours minimum.
Minimum GPA 2.00.
At least 30 credit hours of BGSU course work.
40 credit hours at the 3000/4000 level.
Completion of all degree requirements, including the BG Perspective Core.
A major, and if required, a minor, specialization or emphasis.

Any substitution or waiver of courses required for your major or minor program must originate in the department/school offering the major or minor and must be approved by the College Office.

To ensure a timely graduation, see a College Advisor during the semester prior to your intended graduation.

Remember to complete an Application for Graduation by the end of the second week of classes during the fall semester or spring regular session, or by the end of the first week of the summer semester. For the specific dates, check your DARS. You may log onto MyBGSU to complete the online application. After the deadlines, you will need to complete an application in person in the College Office.

Notes:

Psychology, B.S.

Learning Outcomes

Bachelor of Science

BG Perspective (BGP) Requirements

Must complete at least 1 course in each of the following:

Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following:

Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories:

University Requirements

Arts & Sciences Requirements (WLC and QL)

World Languages and Cultures (_____ yrs of HS_______)

Lab Science

Quantitative Literacy

Multidisciplinary Component

Major Requirements

16 Hours From the Following:

At Least One Course From 3 of the Following 6 Categories

A. Clinical Psychology

B. Industrial-Organizational Psychology

C. Cognitive Psychology

D. Developmental Psychology

E. Social Psychology

F. Neuroscience

2 - 3000 Level Labs

Psychology Electives

Additional Requirements

Total Credits: 36

Electives and Non-Credit Courses

Minor Requirements:

(1 of the Following):

Minor

For Graduation You Will Need:

World Languages and Cultures (_ yrs of HS___)