Graduation Requirements

Majors

Minors

Course Descriptions
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Psychology
The purpose of the Psychology program is to use the study of behavior and mental states and processes to provide students with an opportunity to evaluate and modify their own behavior and goals in the light of psychological principles and LDS standards. The program is designed to ensure that students develop an academic foundation for further psychological study, prepare them for entry level professions, and provide means by which the principles of psychology can be used to improve life.
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Recommended Courses
Complete all General Education requirements. Refer to the General Education link for complete details. You are also encouraged to follow the suggestions given below as you complete general education requirements.
Social Science: A class in history, political science, or economics should be used as your second social science course.
Biological Sciences: A broad study in biological sciences will be necessary for anyone who wishes a professional career in Psychology. Science classes, with labs, that have a human orientation are highly recommended. We recommend that you select from the following courses to complete the GE requirement: BIO 100 Principles of Biology BIO 176 Heredity BIO 221 General Microbiology BIO 230 Human Biology
Physical Science: We recommend that you take one of the following courses to complete the GE requirement in the Physical Sciences: PH.S 100 Physical Science (only if transferring to BYU-Provo) CHEM 101 Introduction to Gen chem (including lab) or higher level courses in Physics and Chemistry
Math: Math 221 is a required class for all Psychology Majors. It also fills GE Math requirement. Students are encouraged to start at their level of competency. If you have questions, contact the Math Department.
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Program Description
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B.S. in Psychology (760)
Minor or 2 Clusters Required
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University Requirements Religion Requirements
(Book of Mormon Courses)
Take these Courses
REL 121, 122 OR
Take these Courses
REL 121H, 122H OR
Take this Course
REL 221
AND
(Scripture Based Courses)
Take 6 Credits
REL 211, 212, 301, 302, 324 OR
Take 6 Credits
REL 211H, 212H, 301H, 302H, 324H
AND
(Other Religion Courses)
Take 4 Credits
REL 100, 130, 215, 234, 235, 260, 261, 264, 333, 341, 341H, 342, 342H, 351, 352, 370, 431, 471, 475
Online Learning
Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog
or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.
Other online course information is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm.
A list of online courses is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).
GE Requirements I. Reading and Writing
Take 1 Course ENG 111, 111C, 111H
AND Take 1 Course ENG 311, 311C, 311H, 312, 312C, 313, 313C, 314, 315, 315C, 316, 316C HIST 300, 300H
II. Mathematics
Math 101 may be used as meeting the Math General Education requirement if all of the following criteria are met: 1)Student was enrolled and completed Math 101 prior to Fall 2001; 2)The student's major does not require a higher math class; 3)There is no break in enrollment.
Students initiating their studies at BYU-Idaho Fall Semester 2001 or later are not eligible for the ACT math waiver and must take one of the following courses to fill the math requirement.
Take 1 Course MATH 108, 108H, 110, 110H, 111, 112, 113, 214, 221, 306
III. Basic Skills
Take 1 Course COMM 102, 150, 150H CS 100 HS 131, 131W IS 140
OR Take this Course PE 177
AND Take 1 Course PE 100, 101, 102, 110, 115, 117, 118, 119, 121, 123, 124, 126, 127, 128, 131, 133, 134, 139, 140, 141, 144, 145, 147, 148, 160, 161, 162, 175, 178, 179, 195, 196
IV. Arts
Take 1 Course ART 101, 160, 201, 202 HFED 140 HORT 230 HUM 101, 101H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H MUSIC 100, 101 TA 115, 117
AND Take this Course FA 100
V. Letters
Generally the Letters requirement is filled by taking one of the courses listed below. However, HUM 201 and 202, taken together, can be used to fill both the Arts and Letters requirement.
Take 1 Course CHIN 347 ENG 250, 250H, 251, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 351, 352, 353, 354, 362, 373, 373H FR 202 GER 202 HON 200, 220, 221H, 222 LANG 202 PH 314 PHIL 110, 110H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H, 313, 313H, 314, 315, 315H RUSS 340, 340H SPAN 202, 302
VI. Biological Science
Take 4 Credits AGRON 122, 270 BIO 100, 100H, 102, 102H, 118, 120, 130, 150, 150L, 176, 200, 202, 208, 221, 222, 230, 250, 264, 265, 268
VII. Physical Science
Take 4 Credits CHEM 100, 101, 105, 105H, 106, 106H GEOG 101, 101L GEOL 101, 102, 103, 103L, 104, 110, 110L, 111, 111L PH 101, 101L, 102, 105, 105L, 106, 106L, 115, 116, 121, 127, 127L, 150 PH.S 100, 100L, 110
VIII. American Institutions
Take 1 Course AMHER 170, 170H ECON 111, 111H HIST 120, 121 POLSC 110
IX. Social Science
This course must be in a different discipline from the course taken to fill the American Institutions requirement.
Take 1 Course ANTH 101, 101H CHILD 210, 210H ECON 111, 111H, 112, 112H ED 270 GEOG 120 HIST 201, 202 HON 201 PHIL 203, 203H, 204, 204H POLSC 110, 170 PSYCH 111, 111H, 201, 201H SOC 111, 111H, 112, 112H
Major Requirements
Take these Courses Minimum Grade: C- MATH 221 PSYCH 302, 311
AND Take 1 Course Minimum Grade: C- PSYCH 111, 111H
AND Take 2 Courses Minimum Grade: C- PSYCH 201, 201H, 310, 322, 350
AND
Take 2 Courses Minimum Grade: C- PSYCH 341, 342, 378, 455
AND Take 3 Courses Minimum Grade: C- PSYCH 361, 365, 370, 376, 384
(May use either Psych 240 or GS 101. Not Both) (At least 2 Credits from this list need to be Psych Credits that have not been used to fill any other requirement) AND Take 8 Credits Minimum Grade: C- B 370 BIO 240 CHILD 210, 210H, 320 COMM 150, 150H ENG 354, 355, 356 GS 101, 210 HS 351, 460 PE 330 PHIL 110, 110H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H, 205, 313, 313H PSYCH 201, 201H, 235, 240, 310, 322, 341, 342, 350, 361, 365, 370, 376, 378, 384, 390R, 395R, 455, 498R RL 343 SOC 330, 357, 402
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B.A. in Psychology (765)
Minor or 2 Clusters Required
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University Requirements Religion Requirements
(Book of Mormon Courses)
Take these Courses
REL 121, 122 OR
Take these Courses
REL 121H, 122H OR
Take this Course
REL 221
AND
(Scripture Based Courses)
Take 6 Credits
REL 211, 212, 301, 302, 324 OR
Take 6 Credits
REL 211H, 212H, 301H, 302H, 324H
AND
(Other Religion Courses)
Take 4 Credits
REL 100, 130, 215, 234, 235, 260, 261, 264, 333, 341, 341H, 342, 342H, 351, 352, 370, 431, 471, 475
Online Learning
Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog
or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.
Other online course information is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm.
A list of online courses is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).
GE Requirements I. Reading and Writing
Take 1 Course ENG 111, 111C, 111H
AND Take 1 Course ENG 311, 311C, 311H, 312, 312C, 313, 313C, 314, 315, 315C, 316, 316C HIST 300
II. Mathematics
Math 101 may be used as meeting the Math General Education requirement if all of the following criteria are met: 1)Student was enrolled and completed Math 101 prior to Fall 2001; 2)The student's major does not require math class; 3)There is no break in enrollment.
Students initiating their studies at BYU-Idaho Fall Semester 2001 or later are not eligible for the ACT math waiver and must take one of the following courses to fill the math requirement.
Take 1 Course MATH 108, 108H, 110, 110H, 111, 112, 113, 214, 221, 306
III. Arts
Take 1 Course ART 101, 160, 201, 202 HFED 140 HORT 230 HUM 101, 101H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H MUSIC 100, 101 TA 115, 117
AND Take this Course FA 100
IV. Biological Science and Physical Science
Take 4 Credits AGRON 122, 270 BIO 100, 100H, 102, 102H, 118, 120, 130, 150, 150L, 176, 200, 202, 208, 221, 222, 230, 250, 264, 265, 268
OR Take 4 Credits CHEM 100, 101, 105, 105H, 106, 106H GEOG 101, 101L GEOL 101, 102, 103, 103L, 104, 110, 110L, 111, 111L PH 101, 102, 105, 116, 121, 127, 150 PH.S 100, 100L, 110
V. American Institutions
Take 1 Course AMHER 170, 170H ECON 111, 111H HIST 120, 121 POLSC 110
IX. Social Science
This course must be in a different discipline from the course taken to fill the American Institutions requirement.
Take 1 Course ANTH 101, 101H CHILD 210, 210H ECON 111, 111H, 112, 112H ED 270 GEOG 120 HIST 201, 202 HON 201 PHIL 203, 203H, 204, 204H POLSC 110, 170 PSYCH 111, 111H, 201, 201H SOC 111, 111H, 112, 112H, 210
VII. Foreign Language
Take 8 credits of language study and 3 credits of literature all in the same language.
Take 11 Credits CHIN 101, 101H, 102, 201, 347 FR 102, 201, 202 GER 102, 201, 202 RUSS 101, 101H, 102, 201, 340, 340H SPAN 102, 201, 201M, 202, 302
Major Requirements
Take these Courses Minimum Grade: C- MATH 221 PSYCH 302, 311
AND Take 1 Course Minimum Grade: C- PSYCH 111, 111H
AND Take 2 Courses Minimum Grade: C- PSYCH 201, 201H, 310, 322, 350
AND
Take 2 Courses Minimum Grade: C- PSYCH 341, 342, 378, 455
AND Take 3 Courses Minimum Grade: C- PSYCH 361, 365, 370, 376, 384
(May use either Psych 240 or GS 101. Not Both) (At least 2 Credits from this list need to be Psych Credits that have not been used to fill any other requirement) AND Take 8 Credits Minimum Grade: C- B 370 BIO 240 CHILD 210, 210H, 320 COMM 150, 150H ENG 354, 355, 356 GS 101, 210 HS 351, 460 PE 330 PHIL 110, 110H, 201, 201H, 202, 202H, 205, 313, 313H PSYCH 201, 201H, 235, 240, 310, 322, 341, 342, 350, 361, 365, 370, 376, 378, 384, 390R, 395R, 455, 498R RL 343 SOC 330, 357, 402
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Minor in Psychology (176)
AND
Take 1 Course Minimum Grade: C-
PSYCH 302, 311, 378
AND
Take 6 Credits Minimum Grade: C-
PSYCH 201, 235, 240, 302, 310, 311, 322, 341, 342, 350, 361, 365, 370, 376, 378, 384, 390R, 455
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Course Descriptions
| PSYCH 111 General Psychology |
(3:3:0) |
| Fulfills GE Social Science requirement. |
This is an INTRODUCTORY course in Psychology which surveys the various fields of psychology and application of selected psychological principles to life situations.
(Fall, Summer, Winter)
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| PSYCH 201 Developmental Psychology Lifespan |
(3:3:0) |
| Fulfills GE Social Science requirement. |
| Prerequisite: Psych 111 |
The study of biological, affective, social and cognitive aspects of behavior through the life span.
(Fall, Winter, Summer-odd summers)
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| PSYCH 235 Psychology of Stress |
(2:2:0) |
An applied course covering the nature and managment of stress, with focus on understanding and altering or enhancing student's environment and behaviors as they pertain to stress.
(Fall, Winter)
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| PSYCH 240 Psychology of Effective Living |
(3:3:0) |
An exploration of psychological principles which facilitate a productive and satisfying life.
(Fall, Winter)
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| PSYCH 302 Research Methods |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Psych 111 and Math 221 |
Basic principles of conducting research in psychology will be taught. Some of the topics include, but are not limited to: the ethics of doing research, the design, data collection, the analysis, and reporting the results of psychological investigations. Some computer software will be used in the data analysis phase of the research process.
(Fall, Winter)
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| PSYCH 310 Culture & Gender |
(2-3:3:0) |
This course explores the cultural and gender influences on basic psychological processes.
(Fall, Winter, Summer-even summers)
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| PSYCH 311 History and Systems of Psychology |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Psych 111 |
Historical movements and intellectual commitments of the past, early pioneers in the field of psychology, comtemporary issues and assumptions that form the discipline of psychology.
(Fall, Winter, Summer)
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| PSYCH 322 Adult Development |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Psych 111 |
Cognitive, social, physical and personality development during adulthood.
(Fall, Winter)
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| PSYCH 341 Personality |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Psych 111 |
Introduction to theories and research in personality.
(Fall, Winter, Summer-odd summers)
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| PSYCH 342 Abnormal Psychology |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Psych 111 |
Dynamics of maladjustment, major psychological disorders and therapeutic procedures.
(Fall, Winter, Summer)
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| PSYCH 350 Social Psychology |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Psych 111 |
An in-depth view of the psychology of the inner person and what it means to be human. The emphasis is on the complex interplay between the individual and society in the formation of self-concept, attitudes, and the way in which he/she perceives others.
(Fall, Winter, Summer-even summers)
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| PSYCH 361 Principles of Learning |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Psych 111 |
This course examines the means by which behavior is acquired and extinguished.
(Fall, Winter, Summer-odd summers)
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| PSYCH 365 Motivation and Emotion |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Psych 111 |
This course examines the determinants of motivation and emotion and their relationship to thought, personality, and behavior.
(Fall, Winter)
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| PSYCH 370 Sensation and Perception |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Psych 111 |
Introduction to sensory systems and perceptual processes.
(Fall, Winter, Summer-odd summers)
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| PSYCH 376 Cognition |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Psych 111 |
Introduction to theories and research in cognition and cognitive development.
(Fall, Winter, Summer-odd summers)
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| PSYCH 378 Psychological Assessment |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Psych 111 |
This is a survey course designed to introduce the students to assessment in psychology. Students will be taught: (a)to critically evaluate the qualities of psychological tests, (b)the ethical issues surrounding psychological assessment,(c)how psychological tests are used to assess intelligence, personality, interests, performance, and other psychological constructs, and(d)how psychological tests are used in a variety of areas such as psychological research, clinical/counseling settings, education, industry, business, and law.
(Fall, Winter)
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| PSYCH 384 Behaviorial Neurobiology |
(3:4:0) |
| Prerequisite: Psych 111 |
Basic physiological, anatomical, and chemical foundation of behavior.
(Fall, Winter, Summer (even summers))
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| PSYCH 390R Special Topics in Psychology |
(1-3:0:0) |
| Prerequisite: Consent of instructor |
Indepth study of a specific topic in the field of psychology.
(Fall, Winter)
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| PSYCH 395R Directed Study |
(1-3:0:0) |
| Prerequisite: Psych 111 and consent of instructor. |
Faculty student consultation will determine a special area of study and/or research problems that will give students greater preparation for advanced work in psychology and related fields. Term of enrollment, credit, and other details will be arranged with instructor.
(Fall, Winter)
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| PSYCH 455 Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy |
(3:3:0) |
| Prerequisite: Psych 111 |
This course will examine the components of effective psychotherapy, evaluate current theories of therapy and historical influences.
(Fall, Winter, Summer )
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| PSYCH 498R Internship |
(1-6:0:0) |
| Prerequisite: Consent of Internship supervisor required. |
Supervised field experience in an approved setting.
(Fall, Winter, Summer)
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