Psychology Major, B.S. and Social Work Major, B.S.W. Articulation Agreement

Admission

All students pursuing the dual degree must be in good academic standing, meet the admission requirements and be accepted into the BSW program, declare their psychology major with permission of their departmental or professional advisor, and inform both departments of their intent to pursue the dual degree.

Students pursuing the dual degree will formally declare by filling out the appropriate form, which will be available in both the Department of Psychology and the Department of Social Work, obtaining signatures from advisors in both departments (or the appropriate professional advisors), and delivering copies of the signed form to both departments, which will keep records of all students enrolled.

Requirements for the Articulation Agreement: 121-122 credits

Grade Minimum Requirement: Must earn a minimum grade of “C” in each Psychology and Social Work major core course

Transfer Requirements: No more than six (6) credits of transfer work will be accepted as Social Work credit.

College of Arts and Sciences : Visit link to view the complete list of B.S. degree requirements.

MATH 1530  

PHIL 2640  

COMM 2055  

General Education Requirements  

These requirements include earning 41-42 credits in Communication, Humanities and Fine Arts, Social and Behavior Sciences, History, Natural Sciences and Mathematics categories.

Major specific courses listed in General Education Requirements:

COMM 2055   

SOCI 1020  

BIOL 1010 /BIOL 1011  and BIOL 1020 /BIOL 1021  or BIOL 1110 /BIOL 1111  and BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121  

MATH 1530  

Psychology and Social Work Core: 80 credits

• PSYC 1310 - Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
• PSYC 2000 - Social Psychology (3 credits)
• PSYC 2800 - Child Psychological Science (3 credits)
• PSYC 2020 - Psychological Speaker Series (0 credit) (to be taken 6 times)
• PSYC 3050 - Design and Analysis I (3 credits)
• PSYC 3051 - Design and Analysis I Lab (1 credit)
• PSYC 3060 - Design and Analysis II (3 credits)
• PSYC 3061 - Design and Analysis II Lab (1 credit)
• PSYC 3707 - Behavioral Neuroscience (3 credits)
• PSYC 4010 - History and Systems of Psychology (3 credits)
• PSYC 4100 - An Introduction to the Study of Personality (3 credits) or PSYC 4817  (3 credits)
• PSYC 4317 - Sensation and Perception (3 credits) or PSYC 2500  (3 credits) or PSYC 4247   (3 credits)
• PSYC 4320 - Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)
• PSCI 1120 - Introduction to American Government (3 credits)
• EDFN 2310 - Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
• SOWK 1010 - Introduction to Social Work (3 credits)
• SOWK 1020 - Professional Values and Ethics (3 credits)
• SOWK 1030 - Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
• SOWK 3000 - Human Behavior/Social Environment (3 credits)
• SOWK 3210 - Social Work Research (3 credits)
• SOWK 3300 - Interviewing and Recording Skills (3 credits)
• SOWK 3310 - Practice with Individuals (3 credits)
• SOWK 3430 - Social Welfare Policy and Services (3 credits)
• SOWK 4330 - Practice with Organizations and Communities (3 credits)
• SOWK 4340 - Practice with Families and Groups (3 credits)
• SOWK 4451 - Field Education Practicum I (4 credits)
• SOWK 4452 - Field Education Practicum II (4 credits)
• SOWK 4454 - Field Education Seminar I (2 credits)
• SOWK 4455 - Field Education Seminar II (2 credits)

Note:

For the complete catalog entry for all major program course options, visit the links below.

Psychology Major, B.S. (General Psychology Concentration)   

Social Work Major, B.S.W.  

Additional Information

Click here to view Degree and Graduation Requirements   for all ETSU students.

CSCI 1100   or Proficiency exam: Must be completed to meet Bachelor’s Degree Requirements. 

Most minors range from 18-24 credits. Those few minors with more than 24 credits may affect the number of free electives allowed.