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2007-08 Catalog Degree Requirements
Choose one of the
following links to learn about the structure of the
Fort Lewis College Psychology Major
Requirements for a
B.A. with a Major in Psychology
NOTE: Large changes to the
structure of the major have been proposed and are under review by the
College Curriculum Committee during Fall 2007. If approved, the changes
will become effective with the 2008-09 catalog. Speak with your advisor if
you want to learn more.
Suggested Course
Sequences
 General Major
Counseling /Clinical
Emphasis
Human Development Emphasis
Advising
Forms for Psychology Majors
Choose one of the
following checklists. Save the form with your other advising materials and
bring it to each of your advising appointments
Advising Checklists
2000-01 or earlier
2001-2002
2002-03
to 2006-07
2007-08
Senior Seminar
Permission Form
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REQUIREMENTS FOR A
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY
General Education --- 39 credits
See page 23-27of the college catalog for General
Education requirements.
The
Psychology Major – 43 credits from Core, Foundations, and Elective areas
Core -- ALL of these courses are required;
complete in the order listed
Psyc 157 Introduction to Psychology 3 cr (this
course also counts for general education)
Psyc 241 Basic Statistics for
Psychologists 4 cr
Psyc 296 Psychological
Research Methods 4 cr
Psyc 300 Methods of Inquiry 4
cr
Psyc 496 Senior Seminar 4 cr
Core Subtotal --- 19 credits
Foundations of Psychology— Any 4 courses from the following list
Course pre-requisites are as noted
Psyc 327 Physiological Psychology (Psyc 296)
Psyc 330 Animal Behavior (Psyc 296)
Psyc 342 Psychological Testing (Psyc 233 & Psyc 241)
Psyc 354 Topics in Child Psychology (Psyc 254)
Psyc 375 Multicultural Psychology (Psyc 157 & Comp 150 or
125/125)
Psyc 383 History of Psychology (Psyc 157)
Psyc 387 Abnormal Psychology (Psyc 233)
Psyc 425 Social Psychology (Psyc 296)
Psyc 441 Memory and Cognition (Psyc 157)
Foundations Subtotal --- 16 credits
Psychology Electives- 8 credits
Complete an additional 8 credits in psychology
coursework selected
from any courses offered in the department,
including Foundational
Courses. No more than four credits of Independent
Study (Psyc
299/Psyc 499) will be accepted. No more than six
credits of off
campus coursework or innovative month will be
accepted. Students
are urged to work closely with their advisor in
choosing the most
appropriate array of courses for the student’s
interests and plans.
Free Electives (variable number of credits to
reach total minimum of 120 credits / 45 upper division credits)
Total credits required for graduation - 120
Note to transfer and former students : If you have taken any of your major requirements
and received a different number of credits than listed above, you may need
to complete additional major credit requirements.
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Suggested Course Sequences
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General
Psychology Major
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Fall Freshman
Year
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Winter Freshman
Year
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Writing
course if needed (TRS 91, Comp 125)
Math course if needed (TRS 92)
Psych 157 Intro to Psych
ES 100 (plus one PE Activity)
Lib 150
Thematic Studies 1 course
(Possible Free Elective)
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Writing
course (finish Comp 125, Comp 150)
Thematic Studies 1 course
Psychology Elective
PE Activity
(Possible Free Elective)
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Fall Sophomore
Year
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Winter
Sophomore Year
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Psychology
241
Thematic Studies 1 course
Psychology Elective
(Possible Free Elective)
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Psychology
296
Thematic Studies 1 course
Psychology Elective
(Possible Free Elective)
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Fall Junior
Year
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Winter Junior
Year
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Psychology
300
Thematic Studies 2 course
Psychology Elective
(Possible Free Elective)
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Thematic
Studies 2 course
Psychology Elective
(Possible Free Elective)
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Fall Senior
Year
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Winter Senior
Year
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Thematic
Studies 2 course
Psychology Elective
(Possible Free Elective)
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Thematic
Studies 2 course
Psychology Elective
(Possible Free Elective)
Psychology 496 either term
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Counseling
and Clinical Emphasis
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Fall Freshman
Year
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Winter Freshman
Year
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Writing
course if needed (TRS 91, Comp 125)
Math course if needed (TRS 92)
Psych 157 Intro to Psych
ES 100 (plus one PE Activity)
Lib 150
Thematic Studies 1 course
(Possible Free Elective)
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Writing
course (finish Comp 125, Comp 150)
Thematic Studies 1 course
Psychology Elective
PE Activity
(Possible Free Elective)
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Fall Sophomore
Year
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Winter
Sophomore Year
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Psychology
241
Thematic Studies 1 course
Psychology Elective (Psy 233)
(Possible Free Elective)
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Psychology
296
Thematic Studies 1 course
Psychology Elective (Psy 254)
(Possible Free Elective)
Summer: Psy 394
Field School in Psychology
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Fall Junior
Year
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Winter Junior
Year
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Psychology
300
Thematic Studies 2 course
Psychology Elective (Psy 342,Psy 387, Psy 383)
(Possible Free Elective)
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Thematic
Studies 2 course
Psychology Elective
(Psy 393, Psy 392, Psy 333, Psy 406)
(Possible Free Elective)
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Fall Senior
Year
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Winter Senior
Year
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Thematic
Studies 2 course
Psychology Elective
(Psy 420*, Psy 375)
(Possible Free Elective)
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Psy
392 is pre-req
Thematic Studies 2 course
Psychology Elective
(Possible Free Elective)
Psy 496 either term
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Human Development Emphasis
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Fall Freshman
Year
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Winter Freshman
Year
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Writing
course if needed (TRS 91, Comp 125)
Math course if needed (TRS 92)
Psych 157 Intro to Psych
ES 100 (plus one PE Activity)
Lib 150
Thematic Studies 1 course
(Possible Free Elective)
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Writing
course (finish Comp 125, Comp 150)
Thematic Studies 1 course
Psychology Elective (Psy 218)
PE Activity
(Possible Free Elective)
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Fall Sophomore
Year
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Winter
Sophomore Year
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Psychology
241
Thematic Studies 1 course
Psychology Elective (Psy 254, Psy 383)
(Possible Free Elective)
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Psychology
296
Thematic Studies 1 course
Psychology Elective (Psy 270, Psy 372)
(Possible Free Elective)
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Fall Junior
Year
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Winter Junior
Year
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Psychology
300
Thematic Studies 2 course
Psychology Elective (Psy 340, Psy 342)
(Possible Free Elective)
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Thematic
Studies 2 course
Psychology Elective (Psy 354, Psy 375)
(Possible Free Elective)
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Fall Senior
Year
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Winter Senior
Year
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Thematic
Studies 2 course
Psychology Elective (Psy 385)
(Possible Free Elective)
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Thematic
Studies 2 course
Psychology Elective (Psy 441)
(Possible Free Elective)
Psychology 496 either term
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