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Psychology 139Pre-Professional ProgramsStudents planning to enter the professions listed belowwill find Pre-Professional Programs offered in the School ofNatural & Social Sciences. These programs are coordinatedwith fields of specialization at the University of Nebraska.Students preparing for these professions should consultearly with WSC Mathematics and Sciences faculty to planappropriate courses, and they also should write a professionalcollege for its advice on preparatory courses. The list of preprofessionalfields below includes a recommended durationof study at WSC. Admission to the professional schools iscompetitive.Agriculture, 2 yearsArchitecture, 2 yearsBio. Systems Engineering, 2 yearsCardiovas/Inteven Tech (CVIT) 50 cr. hrs.Chiropractic, 3 yearsComputed Tech./Magnetic Res. (CT/MRI) 50 cr. hrs.Dental, 3 yearsDental Hygiene, 2 yearsDiagnostic Med. Sonography (DMS), 50 cr. hrsEngineering, 2 years (see Pre-Professional Studies inEngineering section of this catalog for more information)Forestry, 2 yearsMedicine, 4 yearsNuclear Medicine Tech. (NMT), 50 cr. hrsNursing, RN 1 yr, BSN 2 yrsOccupational Therapy, 2 yearsOceanography, 2 yearsOptometry, 3 yearsOsteopathic Medicine, 3 yearsPharmacy, UNMC, 60 cr. hoursPharmacy, Creighton, 63 cr. hoursPhysical Therapy, UNMC, 3 yearsPhysical Therapy, Creighton, 3 yearsPhysician’s Assistant, 4 years (Bachelor’s Degree)Podiatric Medicine, 3 yearsRadiation Therapy Tech, 50 cr. hrsRadiography, 50 cr. hrs.Veterinary Medicine, 3 yearsPsychology (PSY)Sociology, Psychology & Criminal Justice DepartmentSchool of Natural & Social SciencesConnell HallObjectives: Psychology is the science that studiesbehavior and mental processes. The major in psychology isdesigned to provide a broad foundation of knowledge to meetthe needs of students entering the helping professions, graduateschools, and/or related areas.Subject Endorsement in Psychology (BA or BS) 36 hoursNo course with a grade below “C” will be accepted as partof the minimum requirements for the endorsements.PSY 101 General Psychology.....................................3401 Theories of Personality or470 History and Systems.....................................3405 Experimental Psychology............................3490 Assessment Seminar.....................................0choose two of the following three.....................................6PSY 402 Learning (3)403 Cognitive Psychology (3)460 Physiological Psychology (3)*Psychology electives.....................................................159 of the 15 elective hours must be upper level courses.Electives from ECO, GEO, HIS, POS, SOC.....................6EDU 409 Social Sciences Content Area Methods andMaterials must be taken as part of the professional educationrequirements.Major in Psychology (BA or BS) 36 hoursPSY 101 General Psychology.....................................3401 Theories of Personality or470 History and Systems.....................................3405 Experimental Psychology............................3490 Assessment Seminar.....................................0SSC 319 Statistics for Social Sciences........................3choose two of the following three.....................................6PSY 402 Learning (3)403 Cognitive Psychology (3)460 Physiological Psychology (3)*Psychology electives.....................................................1812 of the 18 elective hours must be upper level courses. Aminor or second major is required.Minor in Psychology: 21 hoursA minor must include a minimum of 12 hours unduplicated bythe student’s major(s) and minor(s).PSY 101 General Psychology.....................................3*Psychology electives (may include SSC 319)...............1812 of the 18 elective hours must be upper level courses.*No more than three credit hours toward program electivesin the psychology major, psychology minor, or psychologysubject endorsement will be accepted from cooperativeeducation or internship credits.PSY 101 is a prerequisite for all other Psychology courses.Undergraduate CoursesPSY 101 General Psychology (3) An overview of humanbehavior from various psychological perspectives. Topicscovered to include; learning, maturation, biologicalfoundations, motivation, perception, personalitydevelopment, personal awareness, abnormal behavior, andsocial behavior.PSY 230 Life Span Development (3) Presentation of physical,cognitive, social, and personality development throughoutthe life span. Development tasks will be presented.PSY 300 Evolutionary Psychology (3) Focuses on the originsof behavior and mental processes, the adaptive value theyhave or had, and the purposes they serve or served.PSY 316 Social Psychology (3) Prerequisite: PSY 101 orSOC 101. The scientific discipline that investigates