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PSYCHOLOGY, B.S.(UNIVERSITY COLLEGE)Begin Campus: Any Penn State Campus

End Campus: Beaver, Brandywine, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton,Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, York

Program DescriptionThe Psychology major will combine the knowledge, skills, and values ofpsychology with a liberal arts foundation. Students should:

• develop a knowledge base consisting of concepts, theory, empiricalfindings, and trends within psychology;

• understand and apply basic research methods in psychology;• use critical thinking and the scientific approach to solve problems

related to behavior and mental processes;• apply psychological principles to personal and social issues;• and be able to understand the gender, sexual orientation, race,

ethnicity, culture, and class issues in psychological theory, research,and practice.

Students should also develop information and computer competence,communication skills, and develop realistic ideas about how toimplement their psychology education in occupational pursuits in avariety of settings. The major may lead to either a Bachelor of Arts ora Bachelor of Science degree. The B.A. degree incorporates a broadexposure to the many facets of the field of psychology, in addition to theB.A. requirements. The B.S. degree provides the same exposure to thefield of psychology and adds options in Science and Business to preparestudents for more specific career directions. Students in both degreeprograms may also prepare for graduate school; research experience withfaculty members is encouraged for such students.

What is Psychology?Psychology is the scientific study of thought, behavior, and experience.Many people associate psychology with psychological therapy and thepractice of clinical psychology. There are also many other importantareas of scientific psychology, such as cognitive, developmental,industrial/organizational, and social psychology. What these subfieldsof psychology have in common is the use of the scientific methodto understand human behavior and apply that understanding to thedevelopment of theory and practice. Psychologists are increasinglymaking use of neuroscience methods and theories to understandpsychological phenomena. As a profession, psychology is related to fieldssuch as health, education, marketing, human resources, social work, andmore. The principles of psychology are relevant to almost all areas ofhuman endeavor, and the career paths of psychology students reflect thiswealth of possibilities.

You Might Like This Program If...You are interested in people and in learning to use science to betterunderstand them. As a major, you’ll have opportunities to do researchwith faculty and to work in career-relevant settings.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PSYCHOLOGY (http://altoona.psu.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/psychology)

Entrance to MajorIn order to be eligible for entrance to this major, a student must:

1. attain at least a C (2.00) cumulative grade-point average for allcourses taken at the University; and

2. have third-semester classification (http://www.registrar.psu.edu/registration/semester_classification.cfm).

READ SENATE POLICY 37-30: ENTRANCE TO AND CHANGES IN MAJORPROGRAMS OF STUDY (http://senate.psu.edu/policies-and-rules-for-undergraduate-students/37-00-entrance-to-a-college-or-major)

Degree RequirementsFor the Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, a minimum of 124credits is required:

Requirement CreditsGeneral Education 45Electives 14-18Requirements for the Major 65

0-4 of the 45 credits for General Education are included in theRequirements for the Major. This includes 0-4 credits of GeneralEducation GQ courses.

General EducationConnecting career and curiosity, the General Education curriculumprovides the opportunity for students to acquire transferable skillsnecessary to be successful in the future and to thrive while living ininterconnected contexts. General Education aids students in developingintellectual curiosity, a strengthened ability to think, and a deeper senseof aesthetic appreciation. These are requirements for all baccalaureatestudents and are often partially incorporated into the requirementsof a program. For additional information, see the General EducationRequirements (http://bulletins.psu.edu/undergraduate/general-education/baccalaureate-degree-general-education-program) section ofthe Bulletin and consult your academic adviser.

The keystone symbol appears next to the title of any course that isdesignated as a General Education course. Program requirements mayalso satisfy General Education requirements and vary for each program.

Foundations (grade of C or better is required.)• Quantification (GQ): 6 credits• Writing and Speaking (GWS): 9 credits

Knowledge Domains• Arts (GA): 6 credits• Health and Wellness (GHW): 3 credits• Humanities (GH): 6 credits• Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS): 6 credits• Natural Sciences (GN): 9 credits

Integrative Studies (may also complete a Knowledge Domainrequirement)

• Inter-Domain or Approved Linked Courses: 6 credits

University Degree RequirementsFirst Year EngagementAll students enrolled in a college or the Division of Undergraduate Studiesat University Park, and the World Campus are required to take 1 to 3

2 Psychology, B.S. (University College)

credits of the First-Year Seminar, as specified by their college First-YearEngagement Plan.

Other Penn State colleges and campuses may require the First-YearSeminar; colleges and campuses that do not require a First-Year Seminarprovide students with a first-year engagement experience.

First-year baccalaureate students entering Penn State should consulttheir academic adviser for these requirements.

Cultures Requirement 6 credits are required and may satisfy other requirements

• United States Cultures: 3 credits• International Cultures: 3 credits

Writing Across the Curriculum3 credits required from the college of graduation and likely prescribed aspart of major requirements.

Total Minimum CreditsA minimum of 120 degree credits must be earned for a baccalaureatedegree. The requirements for some programs may exceed 120 credits.Students should consult with their college or department adviser forinformation on specific credit requirements.

Quality of WorkCandidates must complete the degree requirements for their major andearn at least a 2.00 grade-point average for all courses completed withintheir degree program.

Limitations on Source and Time for Credit AcquisitionThe college dean or campus chancellor and program faculty may requireup to 24 credits of course work in the major to be taken at the location orin the college or program where the degree is earned. Credit used towarddegree programs may need to be earned from a particular source orwithin time constraints (see Senate Policy 83-80 (http://senate.psu.edu/policies-and-rules-for-undergraduate-students/82-00-and-83-00-degree-requirements/#83-80)). For more information, check the SuggestedAcademic Plan for your intended program.

Requirements for the MajorA grade of C or better is required for all courses in the major. To graduate,a student enrolled in the major must earn at least a C grade in eachcourse designated by the major as a C-required course, as specifiedby Senate Policy 82-44 (http://senate.psu.edu/policies-and-rules-for-undergraduate-students/82-00-and-83-00-degree-requirements/#82-44).

Common Requirements for the Major (All Options)Code Title CreditsPrescribed CoursesPrescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or betterPSYCH 100 Introductory Psychology 3PSYCH 301 4Additional Courses 1

Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or betterPSYCH 200 Elementary Statistics in Psychology 4

or STAT 200 Elementary StatisticsSelect 18 credits of the following, with a minimum of 3 credits fromeach of the following six categories:

18

Learning and CognitionPSYCH 256 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

PSYCH 261 Introduction to Psychology of LearningPSYCH 268 Animal MindsPSYCH 426 Language and ThoughtPSYCH 427 L1 AcquisitionPSYCH 452 Learning and MemoryPSYCH 456 Advanced Cognitive PsychologyPSYCH 457 Psychology of LanguagePSYCH 458 Visual CognitionPSYCH 459PSYCH 461 Advanced Conditioning and LearningSocial and Personality PsychologyPSYCH 221 Introduction to Social PsychologyPSYCH 231 Introduction to the Psychology of GenderPSYCH 232 Cross-Cultural PsychologyPSYCH 238 Introduction to Personality PsychologyPSYCH 419 Psychology and a Sustainable WorldPSYCH 420 Advanced Social PsychologyPSYCH 421 Self and Social JudgmentPSYCH 423 Social Psychology of Interpersonal/Intergroup

RelationshipsPSYCH 424 Applied Social PsychologyPSYCH 432 Multicultural Psychology in AmericaPSYCH 438 Personality TheoryPSYCH 479 The Psychology of GenderBiological Bases of BehaviorPSYCH 253 Introduction to Psychology of PerceptionPSYCH 260 Neurological Bases of Human BehaviorPSYCH 269 Evolutionary PsychologyPSYCH 441 Health PsychologyPSYCH 460 Comparative PsychologyPSYCH 462 Physiological PsychologyPSYCH 464 Behavior GeneticsPSYCH 475 Psychology of Fear and StressPSYCH 478 Clinical NeuropsychologyDevelopmental PsychologyPSYCH 212 Introduction to Developmental PsychologyPSYCH 410 Child DevelopmentPSYCH 412 AdolescencePSYCH 413 Cognitive DevelopmentPSYCH 414 Social and Personality DevelopmentPSYCH 415 Topics in Developmental PsychologyPSYCH 416/HDFS 445

Development Throughout Adulthood

PSYCH 474 Psychological Intervention in ChildhoodApplied and Clinical PsychologyPSYCH 243 Introduction to Well-being and Positive PsychologyPSYCH 244 Introduction to the Psychology of Human Factors

EngineeringPSYCH 270 Introduction to Abnormal PsychologyPSYCH 281 Introduction to Industrial-Organizational

PsychologyPSYCH 370 Psychology of the Differently-AbledPSYCH 404 Principles of Measurement


PSYCH 408 Program EvaluationPSYCH 443 Treatment and Education in Developmental

DisabilitiesPSYCH 444 Engineering PsychologyPSYCH 445 Forensic PsychologyPSYCH 470 Abnormal PsychologyPSYCH 471 Psychology of Adjustment and Social

RelationshipsPSYCH 473 Behavior ModificationPSYCH 476 Child PsychopathologyPSYCH 477 Mental Health Practicum with ChildrenPSYCH 481 Introduction to Clinical PsychologyPSYCH 482 Selection and Assessment in OrganizationsPSYCH 484 Work Attitudes and MotivationPSYCH 485 Leadership in Work SettingsCapstone ExperiencePSYCH 439 History and Systems of PsychologyPSYCH 490 Senior Seminar in PsychologyPSYCH 493 Senior ThesisPSYCH 494 Research ProjectsPSYCH 495 InternshipPSYCH 496 Independent Studies

Select 12 credits of additional Psychology courses from any offeredfor a total of 30 credits of Psychology courses beyond PSYCH 100and PSYCH 301

12

Requirements for the OptionRequirements for the Option: Require a grade of C or betterSelect an option 24

1 Must select at least 15 credits at the 400-level.

Requirements for the OptionScience Option (24 credits)Available at the following campuses: Altoona, Beaver, Brandywine, Fayette,Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington,Schuylkill, Scranton, York

Code Title CreditsAdditional CoursesAdditional Courses: Require a grade of C or betterSelect 15 credits of the following: 15

ANTH 21 Introductory Biological AnthropologyANTH 22 Humans as PrimatesBBH 101 Introduction to Biobehavioral HealthAny BIOL courseAny CHEM courseAny MICRB courseAny PHYS course

Supporting CoursesSupporting Courses: Require a grade of C or betterSelect 6 credits in natural sciences/quantification from departmentlist

6

Select 3 credits in social and behavioral sciences from departmentlist

3

Business Option (24 credits)Available at the following campuses: Altoona, Beaver, Brandywine, Fayette,Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington,Schuylkill, Scranton, York

Code Title CreditsAdditional CoursesAdditional Courses: Require a grade of C or betterSelect 15 credits of the following: 15

Any ACCTG courseBA 100 Introduction to BusinessBA 241& BA 242

Legal Environment of Businessand Social and Ethical Environment of Business

or BA 243 Social, Legal, and Ethical Environment of BusinessAny ECON courseAny FIN courseAny HPA courseAny IB courseAny MGMT courseAny MKTG courseAny SCM course except SCM 200

Supporting CoursesSupporting Courses: Require a grade of C or betterSelect 6 credits in natural sciences/quantification from departmentlist 1

6

Select 3 credits in social and behavioral sciences from departmentlist

3

1 MATH 22 or MATH 110 recommended.

Program Learning ObjectivesBeaver, Brandywine, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, andScranton CampusesContent Knowledge:

1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of major psychologicalconcepts, theories, and empirical findings

2. Students will demonstrate the ability to apply psychological conceptsand theories to empirical and real life situations.

Thinking Skills:

1. Students will use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, andthe scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior andmental processes.

2. Students will demonstrate critical thinking in the analysis andevaluation of information to distinguish the scientific from thenonscientific.

Communication Skills:

1. Students will communicate effectively (in writing and/or orally) theresults of a project or internship.

2. Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively extract centralpoints and summarize psychological research literature and to writein the format of psychological research.

Research Skills:


1. Students will differentiate among the research methods used inpsychology and apply the designs in evaluation or development of aresearch study.

2. Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpretquantitative psychological data using the statistics and graphs.

3. Students will demonstrate understanding of qualitative researchapproaches in psychology.

Diversity and Ethical Considerations:

1. Students will show evidence of knowledge and appreciation forcultural diversity and relativity in human experience and for thecomplexity of human behavior and interactions.

2. Students will demonstrate knowledge, and the application of, basicprinciples of scientific and professional ethics.

3. Students will demonstrate sensitivity to ethical concerns andprofessionalism (including cultural considerations)in settings whereapplications of psychology and/or psychological research occur.

Career-Related Skills:

1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of professional options andrequired training for careers in the major subfields of psychology.

2. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify personally-relevantcareer options to implement their psychological knowledge, skills,and values in occupational pursuits in a variety of settings.

Alumni Success:

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to secure a job in their desiredarea and/or enter a graduate program in psychology or a related field

York Campus1. Knowledge and Application: Demonstrate knowledge and application

of major concepts and theories.2. Critical Thinking: Use critical thinking to solve problems & distinguish

scientific from non-scientific.3. Effective Communication: Demonstrate competence in

comprehending, reading, writing, and orally communicating research.4. Research Competence: Differentiate among the research methods.5. Data Analysis and Problem-Solving: Demonstrate the ability to

analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.6. Ethical Awareness: Demonstrate knowledge and the application of

professional ethics.

Academic AdvisingThe objectives of the university’s academic advising program are to helpadvisees identify and achieve their academic goals, to promote theirintellectual discovery, and to encourage students to take advantage ofboth in-and out-of class educational opportunities in order that theybecome self-directed learners and decision makers.

Both advisers and advisees share responsibility for making the advisingrelationship succeed. By encouraging their advisees to become engagedin their education, to meet their educational goals, and to develop thehabit of learning, advisers assume a significant educational role. Theadvisee’s unit of enrollment will provide each advisee with a primaryacademic adviser, the information needed to plan the chosen program ofstudy, and referrals to other specialized resources.

READ SENATE POLICY 32-00: ADVISING POLICY (http://senate.psu.edu/policies-and-rules-for-undergraduate-students/32-00-advising-policy)

BeaverKevin BennettAssistant Teaching Professor of Psychology100 University DriveMonaca, PA [email protected]

BrandywineJoshua MarquitAssistant Teaching Professor Psychology25 Yearsley Mill RoadMedia, PA [email protected]

FayetteElaine BarryAssociate Professor2201 University DriveLemont Furnace, PA [email protected]

Greater AlleghenyAdvising OfficeAcademic Affairs101 Frable Building4000 University DriveMcKeesport, PA [email protected]

HazletonLisa GoguenAssociate Professor of PsychologyMemorial 103Hazleton, PA [email protected]

Lehigh ValleyKevin KelleyPsychology Program Coordinator2809 Saucon Valley RoadCenter Valley, PA [email protected]

Mont AltoRobin YaureAssociate HDFS Professor and Program Coordinator of HDFS &Psychology112 Weistling HallMont Alto, PA [email protected]


New KensingtonRick HarnishProfessor, PsychologyEngineering 122 A3550 Seventh Street RoadNew Kensington, PA [email protected]

SchuylkillCory SchererInterim Assistant Director of Academic Affairs/Psychology ProgramCoordinatorA201C 200 University DriveSchuylkill Haven, PA [email protected]

ScrantonRenae McNairAssistant Teaching ProfessorDawson 203Dunmore, PA [email protected]

YorkMark A. CasteelProfessor of Psychology210 Grumbacher Building (GISTC)1031 Edgecomb Ave.York, PA [email protected]

AltoonaBrad PinterAssociate Professor of Psychology, Department ChairSmith Building C128A3000 Ivyside ParkAltoona, PA [email protected]

Suggested Academic PlanThe suggested academic plan(s) listed on this page are the plan(s) thatare in effect during the 2019-20 academic year. To access previousyears' suggested academic plans, please visit the archive (http://bulletins.psu.edu/undergraduate/archive) to view the appropriateUndergraduate Bulletin edition (Note: the archive only contain suggestedacademic plans beginning with the 2018-19 edition of the UndergraduateBulletin).

Beaver CampusBusiness OptionThe course series listed below provides only one of the many possibleways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changesin policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at anytime. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit(accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If

report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regularbasis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 100* 3 PSYCH 200 Level* 3General Education Course(GHW)

1.5 Business Option Course* 3

General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3ENGL 15 or 30 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3

13.5 15Second YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200 Level* 3 PSYCH 301* 4PSYCH 200 or STAT 200* 4 CAS 100 3Business Option Course* 3 Business Option Course 3General Education Course(GHW)

1.5 General Education Course 3

General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3

14.5 16Third YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200 or 400 Level* 3 PSYCH 200 or 400 Level* 3ENGL 202A 3 PSYCH 200 or 400 Level* 3Business Option Course* 3 Business Option Course* 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3

15 15Fourth YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 400 Level* 3 PSYCH 400 Level* 3PSYCH 400 Level* 3 PSYCH 400 Level Capstone* 3-6Business Option Course* 3 Business Option Course* 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3Elective 3

15 12-15

Total Credits 116-119

* Course requires a grade of C or better for the major‡ Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education# Course is an Entrance to Major requirement† Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement

University Requirements and General Education Notes:

US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfyUniversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).

W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used todesignate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculumrequirement.

GWS, GQ, GHW, GN, GA, GH, and GS are abbreviations used to identifyGeneral Education program courses. General Education includesFoundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH,


GS, and Integrative Studies). Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) requirea grade of ‘C’ or better.

Integrative Studies courses are required for the General Educationprogram. N is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designatean Inter-Domain course and Z is the suffix at the end of a course numberused to designate a Linked course.

Science OptionThe course series listed below provides only one of the many possibleways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changesin policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at anytime. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit(accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What Ifreport). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regularbasis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 100* 3 PSYCH 200 Level* 3General Education Course(GHW)

1.5 Natural Science Option* 3

General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3ENGL 15 or 30 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3

13.5 15Second YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200 Level* 3 PSYCH 301* 4PSYCH 200 or STAT 200* 4 CAS 100 3Natural Science Option* 3 Natural Science Option* 3General Education Course(GHW)

1.5 General Education Course 3

General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3

14.5 16Third YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200 or 400 Level* 3 PSYCH 200 or 400 Level* 3ENGL 202A 3 PSYCH 400 Level* 3General Education Course 3 Natural Science Option* 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3

15 15Fourth YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 400 Level* 3 PSYCH 400 Level* 3PSYCH 400 Level* 3 Elective 3Natural Science Option* 3 Elective 3General Education Course 3 PSYCH 400 Level* 3-6Elective 3

15 12-15


* Course requires a grade of C or better for the major‡ Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education

# Course is an Entrance to Major requirement† Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement




GWS, GQ, GHW, GN, GA, GH, and GS are abbreviations used to identifyGeneral Education program courses. General Education includesFoundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH,GS, and Integrative Studies). Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) requirea grade of ‘C’ or better.


Brandywine CampusBusiness OptionThe course series listed below provides only one of the many possibleways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changesin policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at anytime. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit(accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What Ifreport). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regularbasis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 100* 3 PSYCH Course 200-level* 3ENGL 15, 30, or ESL 15‡ 3 CAS 100, 100A, 100B, or

100C‡3

General Education Course 3 General Edcuation Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3

15 15Second YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200*‡1 4 ENGL 202A‡ 3PSYCH Course 200-level* 3 Business Option Course 3Business Option Course 3 Business Option Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3

16 15Third YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 301W*‡ 4 PSYCH Course 200/400-

level*3

PSYCH Course 200/400-level*

3 PSYCH Course 400-level* 3


3 Business Option Course 3

Business Option Course 3 Business Option Course 3


Business Option Course 3 Elective 3 Elective 3

16 18Fourth YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH Capstone 400-level* 3 PSYCH Course 400-level* 3PSYCH Course 400-level* 3 PSYCH Course 400-level* 3General Education Course 3 Busines Option Course 3Elective 3 Elective 3Elective 3 Elective 3

15 15

Total Credits 125







1 PSYCH 200 recommended but STAT 200 will fulfill this requirement ifPSYCH 200 is not available.


First YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 100* 3 PSYCH Course 200-level* 3ENGL 15, 30, or ESL 15‡ 3 CAS 100, 100A, 100B, or

100C‡3

General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Edcuation Course 3 General Education Course 3

15 15

Second YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200*‡1 4 ENGL 202A‡ 3PSYCH Course 200-level* 3 Science Option Course 3Science Option Course 3 Science Option Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3

16 15Third YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 301W* 4 PSYCH Course 200/400-

level*3


3 PSYCH Course 400-level* 3


3 Science Option Course 3

Science Option Course 3 Science Option Course 3Science Option Course 3 Elective 3 Elective 3

16 18Fourth YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH Capstone 400-level* 3 PSYCH Course 400-level* 3PSYCH Course 400-level* 3 PSYCH Course 400-level* 3General Education Course 3 Science Option Course 3Elective 3 Elective 3Elective 3 Elective 3

15 15

Total Credits 125







1 PSYCH 200 recommended but STAT 200 will fulfill this requirement ifPSYCH 200 is not available.


Advising Notes

Students interested in completing this program with the intention ofpreparing for medical school are encouraged to complete the followingGeneral Education Natural Science and Science Option selections: BIOL 110, BIOL 141/142, BIOL 230, CHEM 110/111, CHEM 112/113,CHEM 210, PHYS 250, PHYS 251, BMB 401, BMB 402. These courseshave specific prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrollment. Students should consult with their adviser to discuss appropriate coursesequencing.

Fayette CampusBusiness OptionThe course series listed below provides only one of the many possibleways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changesin policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at anytime. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit(accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What Ifreport). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regularbasis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 100 (GS)†* 3 PSYCH 200-Level- Category

Selection*23

ENGL 15 or 30‡ 3 General Education Course 3PSU 8 1 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 Quantification (GQ)‡ 3General Education Course 3 CAS 100A‡ 3General Education Course 3

16 15Second YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200-Level- CategorySelection*2

3 PSYCH 301W* 4

STAT 200 (GQ)‡ 4 Business Option Selection*1 3Business Option Selection*1 3 Business Option Selection*1 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3

16 16Third YearFall Credits Spring CreditsENGL 202A‡ 3 PSYCH 200-Level or 400-

Level- Category Selection*23

PSYCH 200-Level or 400-Level- Category Selection*2

3 PSYCH 400-Level- CategorySelection*2

3


3 Business Option Selection *1 3

Business Option Selection *1 3 Business Option Selection *1 3Business Option Selection *1 3 Elective 3 Elective 3

15 18Fourth YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 400-Level- Capstone* 3 PSYCH 400-Level Course* 3PSYCH 400-Level Course* 3 PSYCH 400-Level Course* 3

General Education Course 3 Business Option Selection*1 3Elective 3 Elective 3Elective 3 Elective 3

15 15

Total Credits 126







1 BS Business Option students must take 24 credits in businessoption courses. Consult Psychology Program Coordinator for a list ofcourse selections.

2 Students must take 30 credits in PSYCH. Among these, studentsmust take at least 15 credits at the 400-level and at least 3 creditsin each of six categories: Learning and Cognition; Social andPersonality Psychology; Biological Bases of Behavior; DevelopmentalPsychology; Applied and Clinical Psychology; Capstone Experience.Consult the Psychology Program Coordinator for specific courseoptions.


First YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 100†* 3 PSYCH 200-Level- Category

Selection*23

ENGL 15 or 30‡ 3 CAS 100A‡ 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 Quantification (GQ)‡ 3


PSU 8 1

16 15Second YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200-Level- CategorySelection*2

3 PSYCH 301W* 4

STAT 200 (GQ)‡ 4 Science Option Selection*1 3Science Option Selection *1 3 Science Option Selection*1 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3

16 16Third YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200-Level or 400-Level- Category Selection*2

3 PSYCH 400-Level- CategorySelection*2

3


3 PSYCH 200-Level or 400-Level- Category Selection*2

3

ENGL 202A‡ 3 Science Option Selection *1 3Science Option Selection *1 3 Science Option Selection *1 3Science Option Selection *1 3 Elective 3 Elective 3

15 18Fourth YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 400-Level- Capstone* 3 PSYCH 400-Level Course*2 3PSYCH 400-Level Course*2 3 PSYCH 400-Level Course*2 3General Education Course 3 Science Option Selection *1 3Elective 3 Elective 3Elective 3 Elective 3

15 15

Total Credits 126







1 BS Science Option students must take 24 credits in science optioncourses. Consult Psychology Program Coordinator for a list of courseselections.

2 Students must take 30 credits in PSYCH. Among these, studentsmust take at least 15 credits at the 400-level and at least 3credits in each of six categories: Learning and Cognition; Socialand Personality Psychology; Biological Bases of Behavior;Developmental Psychology; Applied and Clinical Psychology;Capstone Experience. Consult the Psychology Program Coordinatorfor specific course options.

Greater Allegheny CampusBusiness OptionThe course series listed below provides only one of the many possibleways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changesin policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at anytime. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit(accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What Ifreport). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regularbasis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First YearFall Credits Spring CreditsENGL 15, 30, or ESL 15‡ 3 CAS 100, 100A, 100B, or

100C‡3

PSYCH 100* 3 PSYCH 200-level Course* 3PSU 8 1 General Education Course

(GQ)‡3

General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3

16 15Second YearFall Credits Spring CreditsSTAT 200*‡† 4 ENGL 202A, 202B, 202C, or

202D‡3

PSYCH 200-level Course* 3 PSYCH 200- or 400-levelCourse*

3

Business Option Course* 3 Business Option Course* 3General Education Course 3 Business Option Course* 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3

16 15Third YearFall Credits Spring CreditsSupporting Course - GN orGQ*

3 PSYCH 301* 4

PSYCH 200- or 400-levelCourse*

3 PSYCH 200-level Course* 3

Business Option Course* 3 PSYCH 400-level Course* 3General Education Course 3 Business Option Course* 3General Education Course 3 Elective 3

15 16Fourth YearFall Credits Spring CreditsSupporting Course - GS* 3 PSYCH 400-level Course* 3PSYCH 400-level Course* 3 PSYCH 400-level Course* 3


Supporting Course - GN orGQ*

3 PSYCH 400-level CapstoneCourse*

3

Elective 3 Elective 3Elective 3-4 Elective 4

15-16 16








Students must take 30 credits in PSYCH beyond PSYCH 100 and PSYCH301 and at least 15 credits at the 400-level with at least 3 credits ineach of 6 categories: Learning and Cognition; Social and PersonalityPsychology; Biological Bases of Behavior; Developmental Psychology;Applied and Clinical Psychology; Capstone Experience.


First YearFall Credits Spring CreditsENGL 15, 30, or ESL 15‡ 3 CAS 100, 100A, 100B, or

100C‡3

PSYCH 100* 3 PSYCH 200-level Course* 3PSU 8 1 General Education Course

(GQ)‡3

General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3

16 15

Second YearFall Credits Spring CreditsSTAT 200*‡† 4 ENGL 202A, 202B, 202C, or

202D‡3

PSYCH 200-level Course* 3 PSYCH 200- or 400-levelCourse*

3

Science Option Course* 3 Science Option Course* 3General Education Course 3 Science Option Course* 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3

16 15Third YearFall Credits Spring CreditsSupporting Course - GN orGQ*

3 PSYCH 301* 4

PSYCH 200- or 400-levelCourse*

3 PSYCH 200-level Course* 3

Science Option Course* 3 PSYCH 400-level Course* 3General Education Course 3 Science Option Course* 3General Education Course 3 Supporting Course - GN or

GQ*3

Elective 3

15 19Fourth YearFall Credits Spring CreditsSupporting Course - GS* 3 PSYCH 400-level Course* 3PSYCH 400-level Course* 3 PSYCH 400-level Course* 3Supporting Course - GN orGQ*

3 PSYCH 400-level CapstoneCourse*

3

Elective 3 Elective 3Elective 3-4 Elective 4

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Students must take 30 credits in PSYCH beyond PSYCH 100 and PSYCH301 and at least 15 credits at the 400-level with at least 3 credits ineach of 6 categories: Learning and Cognition; Social and PersonalityPsychology; Biological Bases of Behavior; Developmental Psychology;Applied and Clinical Psychology; Capstone Experience.

Hazleton CampusBusiness OptionThe course series listed below provides only one of the many possibleways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changesin policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at anytime. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit(accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What Ifreport). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regularbasis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 100* 3 PSYCH 200 level course1 * 3ENGL 15 or 30‡ 3 Business Option Course2 * 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General EducationCourse

(GHW)1.5

PSU 8 1 CAS 100A or 100B‡ 3

16 16.5Second YearFall Credits Spring CreditsSTAT 200‡ 4 PSYCH 200 level course1* 3PSYCH 200 Level Course1 * 3 ENGL 202A or 202D (GWS)‡ 3Business Option Course2 * 3 Business Option Course2 * 3Business Option Course2 * 3 General Education Course 3Elective 3 General Education Course 3

16 15Third YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200 or 400 levelcourse1 *

3 PSYCH 301* 4

PSYCH 200 or 400 levelcourse1 *

3 PSYCH 400 level course1 * 3

Business Option Course2 * 3-4 Business Option Course2 * 3General Education Course 3 Business Option Course2 * 3General Education Course 3 Elective 3 General Education Course

(GHW)1.5

15-16 17.5Fourth YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 400 level course1,3 * 3 PSYCH 400 level course1,3 * 3PSYCH 400 level course1,3 * 3 PSYCH 400 level course1,3 * 3General Education Course 3 Business Option Course2 * 3Elective 3 Elective 3

Elective 3 Elective 3

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2 BS Business Option students must take 24 credits in business optioncourses. Consult Psychology Program Coordinator for a list of courseselections.

3 During the fourth year, students must choose one capstone coursefrom 5 options: PSYCH 490 Senior Seminar, PSYCH 493 SeniorThesis, PSYCH 494 Research Project, PSYCH 495 PsychologyPracticum (internship), or PSYCH 496 Independent StudiesStudents must consult the Psychology Program Coordinator aboutprerequisites and requirements for these courses before registering.PSYCH 495 Psychology Practicum requires planning one semester inadvance of starting the internship.

4 PSYCH 301 satisfies the Writing Across the Curriculum requirement



First YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 100* 3 PSYCH 200 level course1 * 3ENGL 15 or 30‡ 3 Science Option Course2 * 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course

(GHW)1.5

PSU 8 1 CAS 100A or 100B‡ 3

16 16.5Second YearFall Credits Spring CreditsSTAT 200‡ 4 PSYCH 200 level course1* 3PSYCH 200 level course1* 3 ENGL 202A or 202C‡ 3Science Option Course2 * 3 Science Option Course2 * 3Science Option Course2 * 3 General Education Course 3Elective 3 General Education Course 3

16 15Third YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200 or 400 levelcourse1 *

3 PSYCH 301* 4

PSYCH 200 or 400 levelcourse1 *

3 PSYCH 400 level course1 * 3

Science Option Course2 * 3-4 Science Option Course2 * 3General Education Course 3 Science Option Course2 * 3General Education Course 3 Elective 3 General Education Course

(GHW)1.5

15-16 17.5Fourth YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 400 level course1,3 * 3 PSYCH 400 level course1,3 * 3PSYCH 400 level course1,3 * 3 PSYCH 400 level course1,3 * 3General Education Course 3 Science Option Course2 * 3Elective 3 Elective 3Elective 3 Elective 3

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GWS, GQ, GHW, GN, GA, GH, and GS are abbreviations used to identifyGeneral Education program courses. General Education includes

Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH,GS, and Integrative Studies). Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) requirea grade of ‘C’ or better.



2 BS Science Option students must take 24 credits in science optioncourses. Consult Psychology Program Coordinator for a list of courseselections.

3 During the fourth year, students must choose one capstone coursefrom 5 options: PSYCH 490 Senior Seminar, PSYCH 493 SeniorThesis, PSYCH 494 Research Project, PSYCH 495 PsychologyPracticum (internship), or PSYCH 496 Independent StudiesStudents must consult the Psychology Program Coordinator aboutprerequisites and requirements for these courses before registering.PSYCH 495 Psychology Practicum requires planning one semester inadvance of starting the internship.

4 PSYCH 301 satisfies the Writing Across the Curriculum requirement

Lehigh Valley CampusBusiness OptionThe course series listed below provides only one of the many possibleways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changesin policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at anytime. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit(accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What Ifreport). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regularbasis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First YearFall Credits Spring CreditsENGL 15‡ 3 PSYCH Additional Required

Category Course*3

MATH 21 3 Additional Business OptionCourse2

3-4

PSYCH 100* 3 General Education Course(US or IL)

3

HDFS 287Y 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3

15 15-16Second YearFall Credits Spring CreditsCAS 100A‡ 3 ENGL 202A or 202B‡ 3PSYCH Additional RequiredCategory Course*1

3 PSYCH 200 or STAT 200*‡† 4

PSYCH Additional RequiredCategory Course*1

3 Supporting Option Course(GS)2

3

General Education Course 3 General Education Course(US or IL)

3


Elective 3 General Education Course 3

15 16Third YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 301* 4 PSYCH 495A*1 3Additional Business OptionCourse2

3 Additional Business OptionCourse2

3

Additional Business OptionCourse2

3 Additional Business OptionCourse2

3

General Education Course 3 Supporting Option Course(GN or GQ)

3

Elective 3 Supporting Option Course(GN or GQ)

3

16 15Fourth YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 495B*1 3 PSYCH 490*1 3PSYCH Additional RequiredCourse*1

3 PSYCH Elective*1 3

PSYCH Additional RequiredCourse*1

3 PSYCH Additional RequiredCourse*1

3

General Education Course 3 Elective 3Elective 3 Elective 3General Education (GHW) 1.5 General Education Course

(GHW)1.5

16.5 16.5








1 Students must take 30 credits in PSYCH beyond PSYCH 100 andPSYCH 301W. Among these, students must take at least 15 creditsat the 400-level and at least 3 credits in each of six categories:Learning and Cognition; Individual Differences, Personality, andSocial Processes; Biological Bases of Behavior and MentalProcesses; Development Changes in Behavior and Mental ProcessesAcross the Life Span; History of Psychology, Socio-cultural Contexts,and Diversity Issues; Capstone Experience. Consult the psychologyProgram Coordinator for specific course selection.

2 BS Business Option students must take 24 credits of option-specificcourses. Consult Psychology Program Coordinator for a list ofcourse selections.


First YearFall Credits Spring CreditsENGL 15‡ 3 PSYCH Additional Required

Category Course*13

MATH 21 3 Additional Science OptionCourse2

3-4

PSYCH 100* 3 General Education Course(US or IL)

3

HDFS 287Y 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3

15 15-16Second YearFall Credits Spring CreditsCAS 100A‡ 3 ENGL 202A or 202B‡ 3PSYCH Additional RequiredCategory Course*1

3 PSYCH 200 or STAT 200*‡† 4


3 Supporting Course Option(GS)

3

General Education Course 3 General Education Course(US or IL)

3

Elective 3 General Education Course 3

15 16Third YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 301* 4 PSYCH 495A*1 3Additional Science OptionCourse2

3-4 Additional Science OptionCourse2

3-4

Additional Science OptionCourse2

3-4 Additional Science OptionCourse

3-4

General Education Course 3 Supporting Option Course(GN or GQ)

3

Elective (Optional) 3 Supporting Option Course(GN or GQ)

3

16-18 15-17


Fourth YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 495B*1 3 PSYCH 490*1 3PSYCH Additional RequiredCategory Course*1

3 PSYCH Elective* 3


3 PSYCH Additional RequiredCourse*1

3

General Education Course 3 Elective 3Elective 3 Elective 3General Education Course(GHW)

1.5 General Education Course(GHW)

1.5

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1 Students must take 30 credits in PSYCH beyond PSYCH 100 andPSYCH 301W. Among these, students must take at least 15 creditsat the 400-level and at least 3 credits in each of six categories:Learning and Cognition; Individual Differences, Personality, andSocial Processes; Biological Bases of Behavior and MentalProcesses; Development Changes in Behavior and Mental ProcessesAcross the Life Span; History of Psychology, Socio-cultural Contexts,and Diversity Issues; Capstone Experience. Consult the psychologyProgram Coordinator for specific course selection.

2 BS Science Option students must take 24 credits of option-specificcourses. Consult Psychology Program Coordinator for a list ofcourse selections.

Mont Alto CampusBusiness OptionThe course series listed below provides only one of the many possibleways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changesin policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at anytime. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit(accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If


First YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 100 (GS)* 3 PSYCH 200-level Course * 1 3ENGL 15 or 30*‡ 3 CAS 100*‡ 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3PSU 8 1

16 15Second YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200-level Course * 1 3 PSYCH 200- or 400-level

Course * 13

STAT 200 (GQ)‡ 4 Business option course (GN/GQ Supporting Course)2

3

Business Option Course2 3 Business Option Course2 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3

16 15Third YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200- or 400-levelCourse* 1

3 ENGL 202A*‡ 3

PSYCH 200- or 400-levelCourse* 1

3 PSYCH 400-level Course* 1 3

PSYCH 301 Business Option Course2 3Business Option Course(GN/GQ Supporting Course)2

3 Business Option Course2 3

Business Option Course2 3 Elective 3 Elective 3

12 18Fourth YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 400-level Course* 1, 3 3 PSYCH 400-level Capstone*

1, 33

PSYCH 400-level Course* 1 3 PSYCH 400-level Course* 1 3General Education Course 3 Business Option (GS

Supporting Course)23

Elective 3 Elective 3Elective 3 Elective 3

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Total Credits 122

1 Students must take 30 credits in PSYCH beyond PSYCH 100 andPSYCH 301W. Among these, students must take at least 15 credits atthe 400-level and at least 3 credits in each of six categories: Learningand Cognition; Social and Personality Psychology, BiologicalBases of Behavior; Development Psychology; Applied and ClinicalPsychology; Capstone Experience. Consult the psychology ProgramCoordinator for specific course selection.



3 During the fourth year, students must choose one capstone coursefrom 5 options: PSYCH 490 Senior Seminar, PSYCH 493 SeniorThesis, PSYCH 494 Research Project, PSYCH 495 PsychologyPracticum internship), or PSYCH 496 Independent Studies,Students must consult the Psychology Program Coordinator aboutprerequisites and requirements for these courses before registering. PSYCH 495 Psychology Practicum requires planning one semester inadvance of starting internship.








First YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 100 (GS)* 3 PSYCH 200-level Course* 1 3General Education Course 3 CAS 100*‡ 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General education Course 3 General Education Course 3ENGL 15 or 30*‡ 3 General Education Course 3PSU 8 1

16 15Second YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200-level Course* 1 3 PSYCH 200- or 400-level

Course* 13

STAT 200 (GQ)‡ 4 ENGL 202A*‡ 3

Science Option Course1,2 3 Science Option Course2 3General Education Course 3 Science Option Course2 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3

16 15Third YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200- or 400-levelCourse* 1

3 PSYCH 400-level Course* 1,3 3

PSYCH 200- or 400-levelCourse* 1

3 Science Option Course (GNor GQ supporting)2

3

PSYCH 301* 4 General Education Course 3Science Option (GN or GQsupporting)2

3 Elective 3

Science Option Course2 3 Elective 3 Science Option Course2 3

16 18Fourth YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 400-level Course* 1,3 3 PSYCH 400-level Capstone*

1,33

PSYCH 400-level Course* 1,3 3 PSYCH 400-level Course* 1,3 3General education Course 3 Science Option Course (GS

supporting)23

Elective 3 Elective 3Elective 3 Elective 3

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Total Credits 126

1 Students must take 30 credits in PSYCH beyond PSYCH 100 andPSYCH 301W. Among these, students must take at least 15 credits atthe 400-level and at least 3 credits in each of six categories: Learningand Cognition; Social and Personality Psychology, BiologicalBases of Behavior; Development Psychology; Applied and ClinicalPsychology; Capstone Experience. Consult the psychology ProgramCoordinator for specific course selection.

2 BS Science Option students must take 24 credits of option-specificcourses. Consult Psychology Program Coordinator for a list ofcourse selections.

3 During the fourth year, students must choose one capstone coursefrom 5 options: PSYCH 490 Senior Seminar, PSYCH 493 SeniorThesis, PSYCH 494 Research Project, PSYCH 495 PsychologyPracticum internship), or PSYCH 496 Independent Studies,Students must consult the Psychology Program Coordinator aboutprerequisites and requirements for these courses before registering. PSYCH 495 Psychology Practicum requires planning one semester inadvance of starting internship.








New Kensington CampusThe course series listed below provides only one of the many possibleways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changesin policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at anytime. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit(accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What Ifreport). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regularbasis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 100* 3 PSYCH 105* 3ENGL 15 or 30‡ 3 PSYCH 200 - Level * 3General Education Course 3 Business/Science Option* 3General Education Course 3 CAS 100‡ 3General Health and Wellness(GHW)

1.5 General Education Course‡ 3

13.5 15Second YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200 - Level* 3 PSYCH 301W* 4STAT 200‡ 4 PSYCH 200 - Level* 3Business/Science Option* 3 BS Option Course (Natural

Science or Quantification)3

General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course

16 13Third YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200 or 400 - Level* 3 PSYCH 200 or 400 - Level* 3PSYCH 200 or 400 - Level* 3 PSYCH 200 or 400 - Level* 3ENGL 202A‡ 3 PSYCH 200 or 400 - Level* 3General Education Course 3 Business/Science Option* 3General Education Course General Education CourseGeneral Health and Wellness(GHW)

1.5

13.5 12Fourth YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 400 - Level* 3 PSYCH 400 - Level* 3Business/Science Option* 3 PSYCH 400 - Level

Capstone*3-6

BS Option (Natural Scienceor Quantification)*

3-4 Business/Science Option* 3

BS Option (Social Science) 3 Elective 3Elective 3 Elective 3

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Schuylkill CampusBusiness OptionThe course series listed below provides only one of the many possibleways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changesin policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at anytime. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit(accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What Ifreport). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regularbasis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 100* 3 PSYCH 200 level course* 3ENGL 15 or 30‡ 3 Business Option Course* 3Quantification (GQ)‡ 3 Natural Science (GN) 3General Education Course(GA, GH, GS)

3 General Education Course(GA, GH, GS)

3

PSU 008 First Year Seminar 2 CAS 100‡ 3Health and Wellness Course(GHW)

3

17 15Second YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200 level course* 3 PSYCH 301W* 4Business Option Course* 3 ENGL 202 (A, B, C, or D):

Effective Writing (GWS)‡3

Business Option Course* 3 Business Option Course* 3


General Education Course(GA, GH, GS)


3

STAT 200 or PSYCH 200* † ‡ 4 General Education Course(GA, GH, GS)

3

16 16Third YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200 or 400 level* 3 PSYCH 400 level course* 3PSYCH 200 or 400 level* 3 PSYCH 200 or 400 level* 3Business Option Course* 3-4 Business Option Course* 3Natural Science (GN) 3 Buiness Option Course* 3Elective 3 Elective 3

15-16 15Fourth YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 400 level capstonecourse*

3 PSYCH 400 level course* 3

PSYCH 400 level course* 3 PSYCH 400 level course* 3General Education Course(GA, GH, GS)

3 Business Option Course* 3

Natural Science (GN) 3 Elective 3Elective 3 Elective 3

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Integrative Studies (either Inter-domain or Linked Courses)

Integrative Studies may be completed within the 30 Knowledge Domaincredits and must be completed with either Inter-domain or Linkedcourses, not a combination of both. For Inter-domain courses, creditmay apply to both Knowledge Domain designations but does not reducethe total number of credits within the Knowledge Domains and at least3 credits of single-domain coursework are required in each of the 5

Knowledge Domains. Linked courses used for the Integrative Studiesrequirement must represent two different Knowledge Domains.


First YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 100* 3 PSYCH 200 level course* 3ENGL 15‡ 3 Science Option Course* 3Quantification (GQ)‡ 3 Science Option Course* 3General Education Course(GA, GH, GS)


3

PSU 008 First Year Seminar 2 CAS 100‡ 3Health and Wellness Course(GHW)

3

17 15Second YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200 level course* 3 PSYCH 301W* 4Natural Science (GN) 3 ENGL 202 (A, B, C, or D):

Effective Writing (GWS)‡3

Science Option Course* 3 Science Option Course 3General Education Course(GA, GH, GS)


3

STAT 200 or PSYCH 200* † ‡ 4 General Education Course(GA, GH, GS)

3

16 16Third YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200 or 400 level* 3 PSYCH 400 level course* 3PSYCH 200 or 400 level* 3 PSYCH 200 or 400 level

course*3

Science Option Course* 3-4 Science Option Course* 3Natural Science (GN) 3 Science Option Course* 3Elective 3 Elective 3

15-16 15Fourth YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 400 level capstonecourse*

3 PSYCH 400 level course* 3

PSYCH 400 level course* 3 PSYCH 400 level course* 3General Education Course(GA, GH, GS)

3 Science Option Course* 3

Natural Science (GN) 3 Elective 3Elective 3 Elective 3

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Integrative Studies (either Inter-domain or Linked Courses)

Integrative Studies may be completed within the 30 Knowledge Domaincredits and must be completed with either Inter-domain or Linkedcourses, not a combination of both. For Inter-domain courses, creditmay apply to both Knowledge Domain designations but does not reducethe total number of credits within the Knowledge Domains and at least3 credits of single-domain coursework are required in each of the 5Knowledge Domains. Linked courses used for the Integrative Studiesrequirement must represent two different Knowledge Domains.

Scranton CampusBusiness OptionThe course series listed below provides only one of the many possibleways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changesin policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at anytime. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit(accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What Ifreport). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regularbasis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First YearFall Credits Spring CreditsENGL 15 or 30 3 PSYCH 200-Level Course* 3PSYCH 100* 3 CAS 100 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3PSU 8 1 Quantification (GQ) 3General Education Course 3

16 15Second YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200*† 4 PSYCH 301* 4PSYCH 200-Level Course* 3 PSYCH 200-Level Course or

PYSCH 400 Level Course*3

Business Option Course 3 Business Option Course 3Business Option Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course(GHW)

3 General Education Course 3

16 16Third YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200-Level or PSYCH400-Level Course*

3 PSYCH 400-Level Course* 3

PSYCH 200-Level or PSYCH400-Level Course*

3 ENGL 202A 3

Business Option Course 3 Business Option Course 3Business Option Course 3 Business Option Course 3General Education Course 3 Elective 3 Elective 3

15 18Fourth YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 400-Level Course* 3 PSYCH 400-Level Capstone* 3PSYCH 400-Level Course* 3 PSYCH 400-Level Course* 3General Education Course 3 Business Option Course 3Elective 3 Elective 3Elective 3 Elective 3

15 15

Total Credits 126







Science OptionThe course series listed below provides only one of the many possibleways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changesin policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at anytime. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit(accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If



First YearFall Credits Spring CreditsENGL 15 or 30 3 PSYCH 200-Level Course* 3PSYCH 100* 3 CAS 100 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course 3 General Education Course 3PSU 8 1 Quantification (GQ) 3General Education Course 3

16 15Second YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200*† 4 PSYCH 301* 4PSYCH 200-Level Course* 3 PSYCH 200-Level Course or

PYSCH 400 Level Course*3

Science Option Course 3 Science Option Course 3Science Option Course 3 General Education Course 3General Education Course(GHW)

3 General Education Course 3

16 16Third YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 200-Level or PSYCH400-Level Course*

3 PSYCH 400-Level Course* 3

PSYCH 200-Level or PSYCH400-Level Course*

3 ENGL 202A 3

Science Option Course 3 Science Option Course 3Science Option Course 3 Science Option Course 3General Education Course 3 Elective 3 Elective 3

15 18Fourth YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 400-Level Course* 3 PSYCH 400-Level Capstone* 3PSYCH 400-Level Course* 3 PSYCH 400-Level Course* 3General Education Course 3 Science Option Course 3Elective 3 Elective 3Elective 3 Elective 3

15 15

Total Credits 126







York CampusThe course series listed below provides only one of the many possibleways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changesin policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at anytime. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit(accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What Ifreport). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regularbasis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.

First YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH 100* 3 PSYCH (200 level course)*1 3ENGL 15 or 30‡ 3 CAS 100‡ 3Business Science optionselection*2

3 Business (Science optionselection)*2

3

General Education course(GHW)

1.5 Elective 3

General Education course 6 General Education course 3

16.5 15Second YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH (200 level course)*1 3 PSYCH (200 level course)*1 3PSYCH 200 or STAT 200* 4 PSYCH 301W 4Business (Science optionselection)*2

3 BS Option 3

General Education course 6 General Education course 6

16 16Third YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH (200 or 400 levelcourse)*1

6 PSYCH (200 or 400 levelcourse)*1

9

ENGL 202A‡ 3 General Education course 3General Education course(GHW)

1.5 Business/Science optionselection*2

3

General Education course 6

16.5 15Fourth YearFall Credits Spring CreditsPSYCH (400 level capstonecourse)*1,3

3-6 PSYCH (400 level course)*1,3 3

PSYCH (400 level, ifcapstone is 3 cr)*

3 Business/Science optionselection*2

3


Business/Science optionselection*2

3 BS Option* 3

BS Option 3 Elective 6Elective 3

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1 Students must take 30 credits in PSYCH beyond PSYCH 100 andPSYCH 301W. Among these, students must take at least 15 creditsat the 400-level and at least 3 credits in each of six catagories: Learning and Cognition; Individual Differences; Personality,and Social Processes; Biological Bases of Behavior and MentalProcesses; Development Changes in Behavior and Mental ProcessesAcross the Life Span; History of Psychology, Socio-cultural Contexts,and Diversity Issues; Capstone Experience. Consult the PsychologyProgram Coordinator for specific course options.


3 During the fourth year, students must choose one capstone coursefrom 5 options: PSYCH 490 Senior Seminar, PSYCH 493 SeniorThesis, PSYCH 494 Research project, PSYCH 495 PsychologyPracticum (internship), or PSYCH 496 Independent StudiesStudents must consult the Psychology Program Coordinator aboutprerequisites and requirements for these courses before registering. PSYCH 495 Psychology Practicum requires planning one semesterin advance of starting the internship.During the fourth year, studentsmust choose one capstone course from 5 options: PSYCH 490Senior Seminar, PSYCH 493 Senior Thesis, PSYCH 494 Researchproject, PSYCH 495 Psychology Practicum (internship), or PSYCH496 Independent Studies Students must consult the PsychologyProgram Coordinator about prerequisites and requirements for thesecourses before registering. PSYCH 495 Psychology Practicumrequires planning one semester in advance of starting the internship.

Career PathsGraduates of our program enter the workforce or pursue additionaleducation in a variety of programs, including both Master’s and PhDprograms in experimental, counseling, school, and clinical psychology.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT POTENTIAL CAREER OPTIONS FORGRADUATES OF THE PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM (http://altoona.psu.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/psychology/handbook)

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADUATE STUDIES(http://altoona.psu.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/psychology/handbook)

Professional Resources• American Psychology Association (http://www.apa.org)• Association for Psychological Science (https://

www.psychologicalscience.org)• Psi Chi (https://www.psichi.org)

ContactBeaver100 University DriveMonaca, PA [email protected]

http://beaver.psu.edu/psychology

Brandywine25 Yearsley Mill RoadMedia, PA [email protected]

http://brandywine.psu.edu/psychology

Fayette2201 University DriveLemont Furnace, PA [email protected]

http://fayette.psu.edu/psychology

Greater Allegheny101 Frable Building4000 University DriveMcKeesport, PA [email protected]

http://greaterallegheny.psu.edu/psychology-ba-or-bs

HazletonMemorial 103Hazleton, PA [email protected]

http://hazleton.psu.edu/psychology-degrees


Lehigh Valley2809 Saucon Valley RoadCenter Valley, PA [email protected]

https://lehighvalley.psu.edu/academics/degrees/psychology

Mont Alto112 Wiestling HallMont Alto, PA [email protected]

https://montalto.psu.edu/academics/bachelors/psychology-degree

New KensingtonACADEMIC AFFAIRS3550 Seventh Street Rd.New Kensington, PA [email protected]

https://newkensington.psu.edu/ba-degree-information

SchuylkillACADEMIC AFFAIRSA201C 200 University DriveSchuylkill Haven, PA [email protected]

http://www.schuylkill.psu.edu/psychology

Scranton113 Dawson BuildingDunmore, PA [email protected]

http://worthingtonscranton.psu.edu/psychology

York210 Grumbacher Building (GISTC)1031 Edgecomb Ave.York, PA [email protected]

https://york.psu.edu/academics/baccalaureate/psychology

AltoonaDIVISION OF EDUCATION, HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, AND SOCIALSCIENCESElm Building 1033000 Ivyside ParkAltoona, PA [email protected]

http://altoona.psu.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/psychology/request-information

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