| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 60 | |
| Core IMPACTS (See VSU Core Curriculum) | 42 | |
| Core Field of Study | ||
| PSYC 1101 | Introduction to General Psychology | 3 |
| ACED 2400 | Computer Technology for the Workplace | 3 |
| or CS 1000 | Introduction to Microcomputers and Applications | |
| PHIL 2010 | Fundamentals of Philosophy | 3 |
| or PHIL 2020 | Principles of Logic and Argumentation | |
| Select three courses in the same foreign language | 9 | |
| Upper level requirements are the same for the B .A. and B .S. degrees | ||
| Upper Division Courses Required for the Major | 39 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Child Psychology | ||
| Adolescent and Young Adult Psychology | ||
| Adult Psychology and Gerontology | ||
| PSYC 3500 | Statistical Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 3600 | Experimental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 3900 | Tests and Measurements | 3 |
| PSYC 3400 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC 3450 | Theories of Personality | |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Behavior Modification | ||
| Rehabilitation Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Industrial/Organizational Psychology | ||
| Psychology and Law | ||
| Educational Psychology | ||
| Educational Psychology for Teachers of Adults | ||
| PSYC 4100 | Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC 4150 | Sensation and Perception | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Learning | ||
| Human Memory | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| History of Psychology | ||
| Senior Seminar | ||
| Senior Thesis I and Senior Thesis II and Senior Thesis III | ||
| Select three of the following: (not taken to fulfill above requirements) | 9 | |
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Human Memory | ||
| Psychology of Learning | ||
| Physiological Psychology | ||
| Sensation and Perception | ||
| Psychology of Gifted and Talented | ||
| Special Topics in Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Sex | ||
| Introduction to Clinical Practices | ||
| History of Psychology | ||
| Senior Seminar | ||
| Senior Thesis I and Senior Thesis II and Senior Thesis III | ||
| Guided Electives | 21 | |
Must include at least 6 hours of courses numbered 3000 or above in a single discipline outside of Psychological Science | ||
| Total hours required for the degree | 120 | |
Note:
Students, in consultation with their advisor, will take an additional series of courses, possibly a minor, that will further differentiate between the B.A. and the B.S. degrees. These electives will also allow for increased skill development that will help the student continue on to a graduate or professional school or to obtain employment in a career not requiring post-baccalaureate training. Although only 39 hours of 3000 and 4000 courses are required by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, the student should not assume the minimum to be the maximum.
I/O Psychology Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track
The Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track is an undergraduate-to-graduate degree program. Students in this track will complete 9 graduate hours that will count toward the completion of the B.A. or B.S. in Psychology. These 9 hours may be applied toward the completion of degree requirements for the Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology degree at Valdosta State University upon graduate admission.
To be admitted, students must have completed at least 60 credit hours, have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, and must submit the Undergraduate-to-Graduate application to the I/O Psychology program Coordinator. Once admitted, a specific course of study will be developed with the student's advisor.
Graduate courses taken as an undergraduate will count toward the 120-hour graduation requirement but will not count toward the student's undergraduate GPA or the calculation of academic honors. Upon acceptance into the Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track, students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 to remain in good standing. Students who do not maintain good standing or who do not wish to continue with the Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track may complete the remaining requirements for the B.A. or B.S. in Psychology.
Students interested in continuing their graduate education may apply for admission to the M.S. in I/O Psychology program in their senior year or upon completion of their undergraduate degree. Students in the Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track will not be required to take additional admission tests but must meet all other graduate admission requirements. Students who have completed the Accelerated Undergraduate-to-Graduate Track will complete an additional 27 credit hours of graduate IOPY classes to meet the M.S. in I/O Psychology degree credit hour requirement. Upon application to the Graduate School, students who have made a "C" or less in any of their graduate courses taken as undergraduates will be subject to the M.S. in I/O Psychology Retention Policy regarding deficiency points.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
I/O Psychology Accelerated Undergraduate-to- Graduate Requirements | ||
9 credit hours will be applied to the accelerated program. | ||
| IOPY 5800 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| IOPY 7090 | Organizational Development | 3 |
| IOPY 5500 | Statistical Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| IOPY 7080 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| IOPY 8370 | Human Factors Psychology | 3 |
| IOPY 8100 | Research Methods in I/O Psychology | 3 |
