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Program checklist · B.S.

Psychological Science, B.S.

Fitchburg State University · Fitchburg, MA

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
42.2710
Catalog edition
2025-2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
165820
CourseShelf checklist
CK_165820_58c6fbfd
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Psychological Science Faculty

0 items

    Psychological Science

    6 items
    1. PLO 1: Students will accurately use and apply key concepts, theories, and empirical findings to describe, explain, and predict psychological phenomena, taking into consideration diverse individual and/or cultural perspectives.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. PLO 2: Students will locate, evaluate, summarize, and synthesize research literature with appropriate citation.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. PLO 3: Students will design and/or conduct psychological research, including the analysis of data using descriptive and/or inferential statistics.
      Not resolved to a course
    4. PLO 4: Students will identify, describe, and evaluate key ethical principles in psychological research and practice, taking into consideration characteristics and needs of diverse populations.
      Not resolved to a course
    5. PLO 5: Students will demonstrate effective written and oral presentation skills using conventions of scientific communication (e.g., APA style).
      Not resolved to a course
    6. PLO 6: Students will develop potential post-baccalaureate plans informed by coursework, accurate self-assessment and self-reflection (e.g., work habits), as well as active exploration of career options (including consideration of skills sets desired by employers who typically hire people with psychology backgrounds). Adopted 5.19.23
      Not resolved to a course

    Prerequisites for the Major in Psychological Science

    1 item
    1. MATH 1700
      Applied Statistics
      As published: “Applied Statistics 3 Credit(s) +”
      3

    Requirements for the Major in Psychological Science

    6 items
    1. PSY 1100
      Introduction to Psychological Science
      As published: “Introduction to Psychological Science 3 Credit(s) + *”
      3
    2. PSY 2020
      Professional Orientation to Psychological Science
      As published: “Professional Orientation to Psychological Science 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    3. PSY 2030
      Biological Psychology
      As published: “Biological Psychology 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    4. PSY 2040
      Research Methods and Statistics 1
      As published: “Research Methods and Statistics 1 3 Credit(s) +”
      3
    5. PSY 2050
      Research Methods and Statistics 2
      As published: “Research Methods and Statistics 2 3 Credit(s) +”
      3
    6. + A minimum grade of 2.0 must be earned in these courses.
      Not resolved to a course

    Foundation Courses

    12 items
    1. PSY 1200
      Lifespan Development
      As published: “Lifespan Development 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    2. PSY 2001
      Memory
      As published: “Memory 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    3. PSY 2025
      Cultural Psychology
      As published: “Cultural Psychology 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    4. PSY 2300
      Psychology of Personality
      As published: “Psychology of Personality 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    5. PSY 2350
      Abnormal Psychology
      As published: “Abnormal Psychology 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    6. PSY 2500
      Social Psychology
      As published: “Social Psychology 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    7. PSY 2665
      Health Psychology
      As published: “Health Psychology 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    8. PSY 3010
      Consciousness
      As published: “Consciousness 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    9. PSY 3430
      Sensation and Perception
      As published: “Sensation and Perception 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    10. PSY 3500
      Psychology of Learning
      As published: “Psychology of Learning 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    11. PSY 3530
      Motivation
      As published: “Motivation 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    12. PSY 3550
      Cognition
      As published: “Cognition 3 Credit(s)”
      3

    Advanced Research Methods Courses

    5 items
    1. PSY 3610
      Advanced Research Methods: Cognition
      As published: “Advanced Research Methods: Cognition 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    2. PSY 3620
      Advanced Research Methods: Learning
      As published: “Advanced Research Methods: Learning 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    3. PSY 3630
      Advanced Research Methods: Sensation and Perception
      As published: “Advanced Research Methods: Sensation and Perception 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    4. PSY 3640
      Advanced Research Methods: Motivation
      As published: “Advanced Research Methods: Motivation 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    5. PSY 3650
      Advanced Research Methods: Social Psychology
      As published: “Advanced Research Methods: Social Psychology 3 Credit(s)”
      3

    Capstone Courses

    6 items
    1. PSY 4810
      Research Practicum
      As published: “Research Practicum 3 Credit(s) *”
      3
    2. PSY 4820
      Research Practicum
      As published: “Research Practicum 6 Credit(s) *”
      6
    3. PSY 4900
      Independent Study
      As published: “Independent Study 1-6 Credit(s) *”
      1-6
    4. PSY 4904
      Advanced Seminar in Psychological Science
      As published: “Advanced Seminar in Psychological Science 3 Credit(s) *”
      3
    5. PSY 4950
      Internship: Psychological Science
      As published: “Internship: Psychological Science 3-12 Credit(s) *”
      3-12
    6. * MAJs for IHIP and PL General Education requirements
      Not resolved to a course

    Elective Courses

    10 items
    1. PSY 2010
      Child Development
      As published: “Child Development 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    2. PSY 2110
      Introduction to Research Methods
      As published: “Introduction to Research Methods 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    3. PSY 2015
      Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology
      As published: “Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    4. PSY 2220
      Adult Development and Aging
      As published: “Adult Development and Aging 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    5. PSY 2230
      Adolescent Development
      As published: “Adolescent Development 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    6. PSY 2370
      Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships
      As published: “Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    7. PSY 3050
      Cognitive Neuroscience
      As published: “Cognitive Neuroscience 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    8. PSY 3100
      Clinical Psychology
      As published: “Clinical Psychology 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    9. PSY 3200
      Developmental Psychopathology
      As published: “Developmental Psychopathology 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    10. PSY 4000
      History and Systems of Psychology
      As published: “History and Systems of Psychology 3 Credit(s)”
      3

    Additional Requirements

    0 items
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