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Dec 01, 2024
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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Psychology Major, B.S. (Cognitive Science Concentration)
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General Program Information
ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements
Writing: Students must complete a minimum of four writing-intensive courses. At least two of these courses must be in the major field of study. At least two of the four courses must be at the 3000-4000 level.
Oral Communication: Students must complete a minimum of two oral communication-intensive courses. At least one of these courses must be in the major field of study.
Using Information Technology: Students must pass the information technology proficiency exam or successfully complete CSCI 1100 - Using Information Technology during their first calendar year or prior to accumulating 33 semester credits at ETSU. In addition, students must complete at least one using information technology-intensive course in the major field of study.
Transfer students may be subject to reduced number of intensives.
See ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements for details. Cognitive Science Concentration
TBR General Education Requirements: 41-42 Credit Hours
B.S. Requirements: 9 Credit Hours
Note:
** Satisfies TBR General Education Core Requirements. Psychology Core Requirements for All Psychology Concentrations: 32 Credit Hours
And must take the following zero credit course six times:
Total Core Psychology Hours: 32 Credit Hours
Core Allied Requirements for All Psychology Concentrations: 9 Credit Hours
Note:
* May count toward general education requirements. Total for Core Allied Hours: 9 credits
Cognitive Science Concentration:
Additional Allied Requirements for Cognitive Science:
Take one of the following:
Take four of the following courses: **
Note:
* May count toward general education requirements or electives
** Other courses may be accepted with the approval of the Department of Psychology chair. Total Credit Hours Required for Degree: 120 Credit Hours
General Education: 41-42 Credit Hours *
Psychology Core: 32 Credit Hours
Allied Core: 6 Credit Hours
B.A./B.S. Requirements: 6 Credit Hours
Concentration: 10-37 Credit Hours
Minor Requirements: 0-24 Credit Hours ***
Total Credit Hours Required for Degree: 120 Credit Hours **
* Satisfies TBR General Education Requirements.
** Included within program requirements.
*** Some concentrations have a built-in minor. Additional Information
Click here to view the Suggested Course Sequence for all B.S. Psychology Majors .
No grade below a C will be accepted in psychology major courses.
Psychology majors also are required to complete a minor in another discipline. Students completing the following concentrations will automatically complete the coursework sufficient for the indicated minor:
| Concentration |
Minor |
| Behavioral Neuroscience |
Biological Sciences |
| Cognitive Science |
Philosophy |
| Clinical Psychology |
Sociology |
| Child Psychological Science |
Early Childhood Development |
Teaching Program Information
Teacher Education–Students interested in pursuing a teacher education program for certification as a psychology teacher in grades 7-12 are asked to contact the area psychology advisor in the Office of Student Services, 321 Warf-Pickel Hall, College of Education.
Pre-Teacher Education–Declaration of Intent-All ETSU students desiring to complete a teacher education or other public school licensure program (for initial licensure, add-on endorsement, or advanced study in education) must file a Declaration of Intent in the Office of Student Services, 321 Warf-Pickel Hall. The Declaration of Intent should be filed before 30 credit hours of coursework have been completed or, in the case of transfer and post-baccalaureate students, in the first semester at ETSU. Delay or failure to file the Declaration of Intent may result in incomplete advisement. Students who have not filed the Declaration of Intent will not be considered for admission to teacher education and may be ineligible to enroll in many professional education courses.
Please refer to the Professional Education Requirement section in the Department of Education in this catalog for a list of the required courses. |
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