Psychology Education Program of Study

Every effort is made to ensure this information is current, but please be aware that some content may have changed. There is no substitute for developing a careful course registration plan in consultation with your advisor. The class sequence listed is suggested only. The final decision rests with the student and academic advisor.

2023-24 Academic Year

Students seeking endorsements in education need to work closely with their advisors regarding the required coursework in their subject endorsements and in professional education. Students are encouraged to consider taking a foreign language as part of their general education program. (See appropriate section of catalog.)

No course with a grade below C will be accepted as part of the minimum requirements for the endorsement.

Freshman - 1st semester
ENG 102 Composition Skills (General Studies CAT 1) (3)
PSY 101 Intro to Psychology (3)
General Studies CAT 3 or CAT 7 (3-5)
General Studies CAT 4, CAT 6, CAT 8, CAT 9, or CAT 10 (3)

Freshman - 2nd semester
CNA 100 Principles of Human Communication (General Studies CAT 2) (3)
EDU 150 Introduction to Professional Education (3)
SOC 101 Intro to Sociology (3)
General Studies CAT 3 or CAT 7 (3-5)
PSY course by advisement (3)

Sophomore - 1st semester
General Studies CAT 4, CAT 6, CAT 8, CAT 9, or CAT 10 (3)
EDU course(s) by advisement (3)
PSY course by advisement (3)
Second subject endorsement course (3)

Sophomore - 2nd semester
General Studies CAT 4, CAT 6, CAT 8, CAT 9, or CAT 10 (3-6)
EDU courses by advisement (3-6)
PSY course by advisement (3)
Second subject endorsement course (3)

Advancement to Level 2: Acceptance to Teacher Education Candidacy required before taking any 300/400 EDU/SPD level courses.

Junior - 1st semester
General Studies CAT 4, CAT 6, CAT 8, CAT 9, or CAT 10 (3-6)
EDU course(s) by advisement (3-6)
Second subject endorsement course (3)

Junior - 2nd semester
General Studies CAT 4, CAT 6, CAT 8, CAT 9, or CAT 10 (3)
EDU course by advisement (3)
PSY 401 Theories of Personality or PSY 470 History and Systems (3)
Second subject endorsement course (3)

During your junior and/or senior year(s), choose two of the following:
PSY 402 Learning (3)
PSY 403 Cognitive Psychology (3)
PSY 460 Physiological Psychology (3)

Senior
EDU 409 Social Sciences Content Area Methods and Assessment (3)
PSY 405 Experimental Psychology (3)
PSY 490 Assessment Seminar (0)
SSC 319 Statistics for Social Sciences (3)

Advancement to Level 3: Clinical Practice
Passing score on appropriate Praxis II exam is required before clinical placement.

Electives from ECO, GEO, HIS, POS, SOC (6)

Continue coursework to fulfill remaining major, subject endorsement, and graduation requirements.