III. PSYCHOLOGY Contents Guidelines for Mathematical Sciences Courses... 1 Psychology Majors... 1 Bio-Psychology Majors... 1 Students with Advanced Placement credit... 1 8-semester plan... 2 Biopsychology (B.S)... 2 Psychology (B.A.)... Psychology (Clinical)... 4 Psychology (B.S)... 5 Guidelines for Mathematical Sciences Courses Psychology Majors There is no specific math course required for these majors. Statistical literacy is important in this field, and STAT 269 is a course that gives a good introduction to statistical methods and meets the QuEST requirement. The Math Department recommends STAT 269 as a good choice in preparation for PSYC 271 or SOAN 271. As an alternative, many students enroll in MATH 101, MATH 107, or CIS 171 in their first year. If you have had a pre-calculus course; then you should consider MATH 108. Bio-Psychology Majors Undergraduate preparation for medical school, dental school, veterinary school and allied health programs (such as chiropractic, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physician assistant and podiatry) is actually fairly straightforward. Please note that while the requirements are generally standard, there are many exceptions. Students are required to meet with Martha Smith, Coordinator of Pre-Health Professions Advising, in addition to their academic advisor, when planning their course of study. Mathematics requirements vary. Students should check the medical school to which they are applying for math requirements. While often not required, Math 108 (or higher) and statistics are strongly recommended. Students with Advanced Placement credit Requirements for courses in mathematical sciences can be met through Advanced Placement exam credit. Students who have taken AP exams in calculus, computer science, or statistics should go to the math department s website (www.messiah.edu/departments/mathsci/courses/ap_credit.html) to find out how credit is awarded for your scores. III. Psychology 2015 1
8-semester plan Biopsychology (B.S) BIOL 160** Molecular and Cellular Biology 4 BIOL 161** Animal Form/Function (J-Term) CHEM 105 General Chemistry I 4 BIOL 162** Plant Form and Function IDFY 101 First Year Seminar* CHEM 106 General Chemistry II 4 PSYC 099** Writing for Psychology 1 IDCR 151 Created and Called for Community* PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 271 or STAT 269 Statistics* TOTAL 15 TOTAL 17 BIBL 2XX Encountering the Bible* CHEM 10*** Organic Chemistry II 4 BIOL 260** Genetics and Development LANG XXX 2 nd Language course CHEM 09*** Organic Chemistry I 4 PSYC 209 Life Span Development PSYC 204 or Cognition or PSYC 272 Introduction to Social Research PSYC 19 Abnormal Psychology XXX Elective LANG XXX 1 st Language course* TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16 BIOL 87 Neuroscience BIOL XXX Biology elective -4 ENGL XXX Literature* COMM 105 Oral Communication* MATHXXX Mathematical Science* PHIL 10X Philosophy* LANG XXX rd Language or Cross-Cultural* PSYC 51 Sensation and Perception WELL 1XX Wellness Course* 1 XXX Elective PSYC 50 Biological Basis of Behavior -16 BIOL XXX Biology elective -4 BIOL/PSYC 495 Capstone Biology OR Psychology IDNW XXX Non-Western Studies* 2- HIST XXX History* PSYC 408 Experimental Psychology THEO/RELI Christian Beliefs* XXX Ethics/World Views/Pluralism* ART XXX Art* XXX Elective XXX Elective TOTAL 15-16 TOTAL 15 **Students may take BIOL 185, 186, 189 and PSYC 099 in place of BIOL 160, 161, 162 and 260. *** Students may take CHEM 204 in place of CHEM 09 and 10. Needed only if BIOL 185/186/189 taken. Total = 122*-127 credits *NOTE: 12 credits are still needed to graduate III. Psychology - 2015 2
Psychology (B.A.) PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 209 Lifespan Development IDFY 101 First Year Seminar* IDCR 151 Created & Called for Community* MATH/CIS/STAT Math/CIS/Statistics* LANG XXX 1 st language* COMM 105 Oral Communications* PHIL/RELI Philosophy or Religion Elective* TOTAL 1 TOTAL 15 Sophomore - Spring PSYC 271 Statistical Methods in Psychology PSYC 272 Introduction to Social Research PSYC 226 Social Psychology PSYC XXX Psychology Elective LANG XXX 2 nd language* LANG XXX rd language or Cross Cultural* BIBL 2XX Encountering the Bible/OT/NT* ENGL 2XX Literature Elective* HIST XXX History Elective* XXXX XXX Free Elective PSYC 204/50 Cognition or Biol. Basis Behavior PSYC XXX Psychology Elective IDNW 2XX Non-Western Studies* 2- PSYC XXX Psychology Elective XXXX XXX Arts Elective* PSYC 411 History and Systems IDST 2XX Science, Technology, & World* THEO XXX Christian Beliefs* PSYC 19/2/ 24 Abnormal Psychology, Counseling Theories, or Personality (Fall Only) IDXX XXX XXXX XXX Ethics/World Views/Pluralism* Free Elective PSYC 408 or 409 Experimental Psychology or Psychology Testing PSYC 494 PSYC XXX Psychology Seminar Psychology Elective WELL XXX Wellness Course* 1 XXXX XXX Free Elective XXXX XXX Free Elective XXXX XXX Free Elective XXXX XXX Free Elective XXXX XXX Free Elective (or internship) XXXX XXX Free Elective XXXX XXX Free Elective * QuEST requirement Total = 12-124 credits III. Psychology - 2015
Psychology (Clinical) PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 209 Lifespan Development IDFY 101 First Year Seminar* IDCR 151 Created & Called for Community* MATH/CIS/STAT Math/CIS/Statistics* LANG XXX 1 st language* COMM 105 Oral Communications* PHIL/RELI Philosophy or Religion Elective* TOTAL 1 TOTAL 15 PSYC 271 Statistical Methods in Psychology PSYC 272 Introduction to Social Research PSYC 241 Group Dynamics PSYC 226 Social Psychology LANG XXX 2 nd language* LANG XXX rd language or Cross Cultural* BIBL 2XX Encountering the Bible/OT/NT* ENGL 2XX Literature Elective* HIST XXX History Elective* XXXX XXX Free Elective PSYC 204/50 Cognition or Bio. Basis Behavior PSYC 2 Counseling Theories PSYC 19 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 441 History and Systems IDNW 2XX Non-Western Studies* 2- IDXX XXX Ethics/World Views/ Pluralism* XXXX XXX Arts Elective* THEO XXX Christian Beliefs* IDST 2XX Science, Technology, & World* XXXX XXX Free Elective XXXX XXX Free Elective PSYC 408 or Experimental Psychology or Psychology PSYC 494 Psychology Seminar Psychology Elective 409 Testing PSYC 42 Counseling Skills PSYC XXX Psychology Elective WELL XXX Wellness Course* 1 XXXX XXX Free Elective (or internship) XXXX XXX Free Elective XXXX XXX Free Elective XXXX XXX Free Elective XXXX XXX Free Elective XXXX XXX Free Elective III. Psychology - 2015 4
Psychology (B.S) PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology PSYC 209 Lifespan Development IDFY 101 First Year Seminar* IDCR 151 Created & Called for Community* MATH/CIS/STAT Math/CIS/Statistics* LANG XXX 1 st language* COMM 105 Oral Communications* PHIL/RELI Philosophy or Religion Elective* TOTAL 1 TOTAL 15 PSYC 271 Statistical Methods in Psychology PSYC 272 Introduction to Social Research PSYC 19/2/ 24 Abnormal Psych, Counseling Theories, or Personality (Fall Only) PSYC 226 LANG XXX Social Psychology rd language or Cross Cultural* LANG XXX 2 nd language* XXXX XXX Free Elective BIBL 2XX Encountering the Bible/OT/NT* ENGL 2XX Literature Elective* HIST XXX History Elective* PSYC 272 Introduction to Social Research PSYC 50 Biological Bases of Behavior PSYC 51 Sensation and Perception PSYC 408 Experimental Psychology PSYC 204 Cognition IDNW 2XX Non-Western Studies* 2- THEO XXX Christian Beliefs* XXXX XXX Arts Elective* IDXX XXX Ethics/World Views/Pluralism* IDST 2XX Science, Technology, & World* XXXX XXX Free Elective XXXX XXX Free Elective PSYC 441 History and Systems PSYC XXX Psychology Elective PSYC 494 Psychology Seminar PSYC XXX Psychology Elective WELL XXX Wellness Course* 1 XXXX XXX Free Elective (or internship) XXXX XXX Free Elective XXXX XXX Free Elective XXXX XXX Free Elective XXXX XXX Free Elective XXXX XXX Free Elective III. Psychology - 2015 5