Psychology, BA

Required Courses

The Psychology major is open to sophomores who have a cumulative GPA of atleast 2.50. All majors must complete a 35-hour credit core curriculum (with grade “C” or better) consisting of:

• PSY 111 - General Psychology I 3 Semester Hour(s)
• PSY 112 - General Psychology II 3 Semester Hour(s)
• PSY 213 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Semester Hour(s)
• SSD 215 - Foundations in Statistical Thinking 3 Semester Hour(s)
• PSY 216 - Experimental Psychology 3 Semester Hour(s)
• PSY 222 - Child and Adolescent Psychology 3 Semester Hour(s)
• PSY 224 - Psychology of Adulthood and Old Age 3 Semester Hour(s)
• SSD 329 - Applied Statistics in Social Science Research 3 Semester Hour(s)
• PSY 411 - History and Systems 3 Semester Hour(s)
• PSY 421 - Research Methods in Psychology 3 Semester Hour(s)
• PSY 422 - Psychological Research Writing 3 Semester Hour(s)
• PSY 423 - Senior Seminar I 3 Semester Hour(s)
• PSY 424 - Senior Seminar II 3 Semester Hour(s)

Psychology Degree Candidates

Psychology degree candidates must also complete an additional 15-hour credit (5 courses) of electives from the following two groups:

Number of Units required for Graduation: 50 Hours

Required General Education Courses:

• MAT 103 - College Algebra 3 Semester Hour(s)

• or

• MAT 106 - Contemporary Mathematics 3 Semester Hour(s) or advanced level math

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• GEN 210 - The Secret of Life 3 Semester Hour(s)

• or

• GEN 211 - Race, Gender, & Medicine 3 Semester Hour(s)

Suggested Sequence of Required Core Courses:

Senior Thesis

A senior thesis is required of all graduating majors. This is an empirical research project developed by students in consultation with a member of the faculty during the spring semester of their junior year. The objective of the paper is to enable students to analyze in-depth issues and topics in psychology. Students are expected to write a research paper and prepare an oral presentation during their senior year. The faculty member supervises progress on the research and the writing of the thesis is in APA format. All seniors must take two courses: Senior Seminar I (PSY 423 ) and Senior Seminar II (PSY 424 ) of three credit hours each, which are required to complete the senior paper. These courses are designed for seniors to be familiar with the APA format, get hands-on research experience using the SPSS program, and other statistical and research tools needed to assist them with their paper. 

Comprehensive Exam: Every student will have to pass the Comprehensive Exam with a grade of “C” or better. The Comprehensive Exam is offered once in the Fall semester and once in the Spring semester of the Senior year.

Curriculum Outcomes Redesigned for Engagement (CORE)/General Education Requirements

Tougaloo College requires a total of 124 credit hours to graduate. All students are required to take 37-39 credit hours of CORE general education courses, as outlined below:

• SSS 101 - Student Success Seminar 2 Semester Hour(s)
• SSS 102 - Student Success Seminar 2 Semester Hour(s)
   
• ENG 101 - College Composition I 3 Semester Hour(s)
  or
• ENG 103 - Advanced College Composition I 4 Semester Hour(s)
   
• ENG 102 - College Composition II 3 Semester Hour(s)
  or
• ENG 104 - Advanced College Composition II 4 Semester Hour(s)
   
• GEN 100 - Diaspora Studies I 3 Semester Hour(s)
• GEN 102 - Diaspora Studies II 3 Semester Hour(s)
   
• MAT 103 - Pre Cal I 3 Semester Hour(s)
  or
• MAT 106 - Contemporary Math 3 Semester Hour(s)
   
• GEN 220 - Total Wellness 3 Semester Hour(s)
• Modern Languages 101 and 102 6 Semester Hour(s) (Choose one language and take two semesters - French or Spanish)
• ENG 201 - Introduction to World Literature 3 Semester Hour(s)