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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [FINAL EDITION]

Psychology, BA (Extended Learning)


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120 semester hours of credit required for degree

Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior. Students may choose this field out of personal interest, as preparation for graduate study, or as preparation for careers in mental health, counseling, corrections, human resource management, and so on. Courses in the related fields of anthropology, criminal justice, and sociology are recommended to psychology majors. The bachelor of arts degree is awarded upon successful completion of the curriculum. This degree permits selection of a minor.

Distribution Requirements


All students are required to complete a minimum of 12 semester hours in each of the three areas of humanities, social science, and science/mathematics. A Semester hour consists of one hour per week in a classroom per semester or two to three hours in laboratory or fieldwork per semester. This requirement is based on the conviction that a baccalaureate degree represents more than expertise in a specific field. Students broaden themselves by taking courses in academic areas that have traditionally been at the heart of an undergraduate education. Students should work closely with advisors in selecting courses appropriate to their interests and academic needs.

Courses taken on pass/no pass basis may not be used to satisfy the university distribution requirement. Both semester-long and certain module courses may be used to satisfy districution requirements.

The Following Subject Areas Satisfy Distribution Requirements:

Humanities

art history
creative writing
English (excluding ENGL 100 , ENGL 101 , ENGL 111 )
history
humanities
modern language
music
philosophy

Science and Mathematics

astronomy
biology
chemistry
computer science (excluding CSCI 101 –124)
earth and space science
enviromental science
mathematics (excluding MATH 101 –110)
physics
PSY 355 
science (excluding SCI 100 )

Social Science

anthropology
criminal justice
economics (EC 201, EC 202  only)
communication studies (COMS 130 , COMS 180 , COMS 275 , COMS 290 , COMS 390 )
political science
psychology (excluding PSY 381, 382, 383, 384, PSY 385 , PSY 395 , PSY 409 , PSY 410 , 419, PSY 423 )
social science (excluding SSCI 409, 410)
sociology

Depending on the major, specific courses may be required within each of the three areas.

Major Requirements


Requirements for students majoring in criminal justice, liberal studies, organizational development and leadership, and psychologyENGL 101  is required to ensure writing skill. Students must complete a 3- to 4-credit mathematics course. Majors may have a computer course requirement.

Humanities (12 Credits)


At least one course in humanities must be at an advanced level (300 level), except for students taking two semesters of modern language.

  • Any history course (3 credits)
  • Any one course from any of these four areas: English literature (130 level or above), art history, music, or philosophy (3 credits)
  • Two additional courses in humanities (6 credits)

Science/Mathematics (12 Credits)


One semester of a science course with an associated laboratory, one semester of mathematics (MATH 111  or above), plus additional courses in science or mathematics (MATH 111  or above).

Social Science (12 Credits)


  • Two introductory social science courses in different fields, which will give a societal/cultural perspective (6 credits)
  • Two additional courses in social science, one of which must be at an advanced level (200 level and above) (6 credits)

Students are encouraged to take further courses in social science or humanities about other cultures and societies.

Additionally


An upper-level interdisciplinary course that involves a discussion of values as affecting individual and societal decision making. Students must have completed a minimum of 90 credits, with six semester hours in each of the following: science and mathematics, humanities, and social science.

General Education Goals


By completing these requirements, students at Widener fulfill the university’s general education goals, which state:

  • Students communicate effectively.
  • Students use quantitative methods effectively.
  • Students understand the world from multiple perspectives.
  • Students cultivate an awareness of themselves and their role within the human community.
  • Students cultivate an awareness of their relationship to the natural world.
  • Students understand ethical theories and how to apply them personally and professionally.
  • Students understand and apply methods of inquiry and interpretation.
  • Students think critically.

Moreover, graduates become liberally educated, possessing knowledge beyond the boundaries of a chosen field or discipline.

Curriculum


See Course Descriptions  for required prerequisites and corequisites

General Education (25 credits)


See General Education Requirements . ENGL 102  is recommended.

  • Humanities area courses 12 Credit(s)
  • Science/mathematics area courses 13 Credit(s)

Program Core (45 Credits)


Developmental—Domain 1 (3 Credits)


Sociocultural—Domain 2 (3 Credits)


Biological—Domain 3 (3 Credits)


Electives (41 Credits)


  • Limited electives+ 17 Credit(s)
  • Free electives 24 Credit(s)

Total Credits: 120


***If a student takesUPSY 211 UPSY 230 , or UPSY 235  they cannot take the corresponding course that has the lab: UPSY 331 UPSY 332 UPSY 333  

UPSY 331 UPSY 332 UPSY 333  or UPSY 334  

††Select courses from ANTH, APSU, BIOL, COMS, CJ, GWS, POLS, PRWR, SOC.

+Any courses except those in ACCT, BUS, BLAW, EC, FIN, MGT, MHR, MIS, MKT, OPM, QA, SBAH, or SMGT.

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