Psychology (B.S.)
Psychology Course Descriptions
The Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in the Division of Extended Academic Programs will contribute to a student's general knowledge and prepare them to pursue advanced degrees in psychology or related disciplines. The program seeks to deliver its curriculum through an interactive and collaborative learning environment that provides its participants with a strong theoretical and scientific foundation in the field of psychology.
A minor to complement the psychology major in another program is strongly recommended but not required.
Major Requirements for the Psychology Major
A. 46 hours University Core Curriculum
Refer to the Core Curriculum course options listed in the Institutional Policies section of this catalog. Students in this program must also complete COMP 1301, Computer Literacy, as part of the Core Curriculum.
B. Psychology Core (38 hours)
C. 15 Semester Hours Upper Division curriculum:
1. Required upper division coursework (6 semester hours)
2. Selected upper division coursework (9 semester hours)
Select nine hours from the following courses.
D. General electives to meet 120 total credit hours for the degree
E. 45 Clock hours of Community Service is required
Students must complete a minimum of 45 semester hours are taken at UIW and at least 36 hours must be upper division credits.
Active-duty military students must take a minimum of 30 hours, or at least 25% of the total degree plan, at UIW.
Psychology Minor
Psychology has an inextricable purpose in understanding human behavior. The Minor in General Psychology is designed to offer courses that contribute to a students’ general education, or as a compliment to career training in another academic field of study. The selected psychology curriculum affirms the relationship of psychology to a diverse array of disciplines such as, but not limited to: Religious Studies, Nursing, Business, Human Resources, Rehabilitative Science, Sociology, Pre-Law, Criminal Justice, Marketing, Education, Nutrition, or General Studies. Interested individuals must be current EAP students in good academic standing.
Requirements
15 semester hours as follows:
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction to Psychology | |
| Plus 12 additional semester hours in PSYC; 6 of which must be upper division | |