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Programs of Study
What kinds of programs do we offer?
PLU offers both a
Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science psychology degree. Explore the
differences between the Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of
Sciences major as you explore fields within psychology through our suggested
Careers
web links.
The PLU catalog provides both
full course descriptions
as well as explanations of the requirements for the
B.A. and B.Sc.
psychology degrees. In addition, we have developed a
Major Milestones
handout (on legal size paper) for your use in planning your academic program.
What courses should I take and when?
The typical student entering PLU as a freshman may take several courses in
psychology before deciding
whether or not to major in psychology or which major is best. Although every
student is unique, check out the schedules for typical or recommended course
sequences for the
Bachelor of Science
and the
Bachelor of Arts
psychology degrees. The forms for declaring either a B.A. or B. Sc. major are available at these webpages. Please note that students should complete Psychology 101
and at least one
elective before enrolling in the psychology section of STAT 232.
A typical course sequence for
transfer students
will depend upon whether or not the student is completing the B. A. or the
B. Sc. major. Transfer students entering PLU with an Associate of Arts degree who wish to complete the B. Sc. program should enroll
in STAT 232 Statistics--Psychology section during their first term at PLU in order to successfully complete our
program in a timely manner.
In order to assist in your planning, you may want to refer to the classes scheduled for
2008-2009.
What Capstone Experience is required?
Beginning with the Fall 2008 academic year, all psychology majors will complete PSYC 499. In addition to this capstone requirement, students declaring Fall 2005 or
later will be completing an
experiential learning
requirement.
How do I get a Minor in Psychology?
The minor is designed to supplement another major in the liberal arts or a
degree program in a professional school. It consists of 20 credit hours (8 of
which must be taken in residence). Statistics 232 (psychology) with accompanying lab may be
used as part of the 20 hour requirement.
If you decide to obtain a minor in psychology, please complete the Academic Program Contract
(APC) Psychology-Minor
.
Note: Psychology 110, 111, and 113 do not count toward the major or minor.
Contact any
faculty member
or the chair of our department,
Prof. Wendelyn Shore, if you have any questions.
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Department of Psychology
Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA 98447
(253) 535-7294
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