Psychological science provides the tools for a scientific analysis of human development, emotion, cognition, behavior, and psychopathology.
An undergraduate degree in psychology prepares the successful graduate for a variety of careers in health and human services, business and administration, public and community relations, marketing and retail, and more.
The program is also designed to help the highly successful student in the pursuit of graduate work, not only in psychology, but also in other disciplines, such as law, business, medicine, and social work.
In concordance with the American Psychology Association's guidelines (2012) for best practices in psychology majors, the undergraduate major in psychology is expected to:
1. Demonstrate Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking Skills
1.1 Use scientific reasoning to interpret behavior
1.2 Demonstrate psychology information literacy
1.3 Engage in innovative and integrative thinking and problem-solving
1.4 Interpret, design, and conduct basic psychological research
2. Practice Ethical and Social Responsibility
2.1 Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice
2.2 Promote values that build and enhance academic integrity
2.3 Adopt values that build community at local, national, and global levels 164
3. Communicate Effectively
3.1 Demonstrate effective writing
3.2 Exhibit effective presentation skills
3.3 Interact effectively with others
4. Engage in Professional Development
4.1 Apply psychological content and skills to career goals
4.2 Exhibit self-efficacy and self-regulation
4.3 Develop meaningful professional direction for life after graduation
5. Demonstrate a Knowledge Base in Psychology
5.1 Describe key concepts, principles, and overarching themes in psychology
5.2 Develop a working knowledge of psychology's content domains
5.3 Describe applications of psychology
Transfer Pathway Guides
Lander University has developed articulation agreements with the South Carolina State Technical College system to improve students’ transition from a technical college to Lander University.
Below is the Suggested Course Sequence to help students progress smoothly through the technical college of their choice and Lander University to earn both an Associate Degree and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (LU). All courses listed are required for the degrees, except those where a range of courses is available to choose from, or where courses are listed as electives. The course sequence shown is an example and may be modified in some cases. Students should work closely with their advisor to ensure the chosen courses keep them on track for a timely graduation.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS1 | CREDIT HOURS |
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| A. Core Skills |
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| ENGL 101 | Writing and Inquiry I | 3 | |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Inquiry II | 3 | |
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Approved Mathematics |
3 | ||
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B. Humanities and Fine Arts |
6 | ||
| C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives (6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines) |
6 | ||
| D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning | |||
| Approved Science or Mathematics | 3 | ||
| Approved Lab Science | 4 | ||
| E. Founding Documents of the United States | |||
| HIST 111R2 |
United States History to 1877 |
3 | |
| F. World Cultures | 3 | ||
| G. LINK 101 | 1 | ||
| University Requirement | |||
| FALS 101 | 15 FALS-approved events (Temporarily suspended) |
0 |
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| Total General Education Requirements | 35 | ||
1 For approved courses see the General Education section
2 If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R
| MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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| PSYC 102 | Introduction to Psychology for Majors | 3 |
| PSYC 190 | Careers in Psychology | 1 |
| PSYC 203 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 329 | Quantitative and Research Skills | 6 |
| PSYC 330 | Methods and Logic of Behavioral Research | 4 |
| PSYC 499 | Senior Seminar | 2 |
| MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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| Experiential Learning (select 1) PSYC 220, PSYC 221, PSYC 299 |
1 | |
| MAJOR PROGRAM ELECTIVES | CREDIT HOURS |
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| 100-level or above psychology courses | 6 |
| 300-level or above psychology courses | 12 |
| Total Major Program Requirements | 38 |
| Additional Electives | 47 |
| TOTAL FOR BS DEGREE | 120 |