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General Description
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Psychology
The Bachelor of Science with a Major in Psychology is designed for students who want to make a difference in the lives of others.
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Contemporary psychology is an interdisciplinary field with many pathways to careers. Many of these careers involve service to improve the well-being of individuals and the social health of communities. If you are service-minded and interested in improving lives and communities, then the psychology program at Coastal Georgia is right for you.
The BS in Psychology program will provide students with a rigorous program of study in the science of psychology, including the theory, research, and quantitative methods of both basic and applied psychology.
Program Admission Requirements
| 1. | Completion of 45 semester hours with an overall GPA of 2.5 or better |
| 2. | Completion of Psychology area F course with a grade C or better |
| 3. | Successful completion of the Regents' test |
| 4. | Completion of all legislatively mandated requirements
(U.S. and Georgia History and Constitution requirements) |
| For additional admissions information, including application deadline dates, see the college website or contact the Department Coordinator for the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at 912-279-5877. |
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Area A - Essential Skills
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Course
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Description
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6 Credit Hours
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English Composition I
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3
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English Composition II
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3
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Area A continued
Math 1001 or Math 1111 - Recommended for most students.
Students sufficiently advanced in math skills may elect to take the Math 1113. Both Precalculus and Survey of Calculus are 4 credit hour courses. The fourth hour will be counted in Area F.
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Course
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Description
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3 Credit Hours
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Quantitative Skills and Reasoning
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3
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College Algebra
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3
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Precalculus
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4
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Calculus I
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4
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Survey of Calculus
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4
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Area B - Institutional Options
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Course
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Description
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2 Credit Hours
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Introduction to Communication
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2
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Area B continued
A foreign language is recommended.
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Course
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Description
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2 Credit Hours
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Computer Concepts
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3
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French
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3
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Introduction to Human Geography
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3
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Global Issues
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2
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German
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3
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Italian
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3
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Introduction to International Relations
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3
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Introduction to Sociology
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3
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Spanish
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3
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Area C - Humanitites/Fine Arts
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Course
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Description
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3 Credit Hours
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World Literature I
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3
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World Literature II
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3
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Area C continued
A foreign language is recommended.
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Course
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Description
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3 Credit Hours
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Art Appreciation
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3
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Art History I
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3
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Art History II
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3
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Fundamentals of Speech Communication
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3
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World Literature I
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3
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World Literature II
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3
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French
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3
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German
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3
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Italian
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3
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Music Appreciation
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3
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Introduction to Philosophy
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3
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Introduction to Ethics
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3
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Spanish
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3
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Theatre Appreciation
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3
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Area D - Science
Students may choose any two courses from the lab sciences listed below.
A Biology or Chemistry sequence recommended.
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Course
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Description
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8 Credit Hours
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Astronomy of the Solar System
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4
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Stellar and Galactic Astronomy
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4
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Principles of Biology I
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4
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Principles of Biology II
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4
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Plants and Society
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4
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Introductory Chemistry
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4
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Survey of Chemistry I
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4
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Survey of Chemistry II
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4
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Principles of Chemistry I
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4
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Principles of Chemistry II
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4
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Physical Geology
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4
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Historical Geology
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4
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Survey of Physics
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4
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Introductory Physics I
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4
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Introductory Physics II
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4
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Course
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Description
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3 Credit Hours
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Trigonometry
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3
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Survey of Calculus
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4
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Calculus I
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4
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Calculus II
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4
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Logic
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3
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Probability and Statistics
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3
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Course
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Description
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3 Credit Hours
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American Government
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3
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Course
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Description
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3 Credit Hours
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U.S. History I
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3
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U.S. History II
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3
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Area E - Social Sciences Electives
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Course
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Description
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6 Credit Hours
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Introduction to Anthropology
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3
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Principles of Macroeconomics
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3
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Principles of Microeconomics
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3
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Introduction to Human Geography
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3
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World Civilization I
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3
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World Civilization II
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3
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U.S. History I
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3
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U.S. History II
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3
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Introduction to International Relations
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3
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Introduction to Sociology
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3
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Introduction to Social Problems
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3
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Area F - Required Courses
All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Nine hours of psychology courses are required.
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Course
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Description
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6 Credit Hours
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Introduction to General Psychology
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3
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Introduction to Human Development
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3
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Course
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Description
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3 Credit Hours
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Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
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3
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Introduction to Psychology of Adjustment
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3
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Area F - Electives Continued
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Course
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Description
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9 Credit Hours
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Introduction to Business
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3
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Probability and Statistics
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3
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Intro to Sociology
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3
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Introduction to Anthropology
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3
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Introduction to Social Problems
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3
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Intercultural Communication
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3
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French
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3
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German
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3
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Italian
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3
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Spanish
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3
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Area G - Physical Education
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Course
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Description
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2 Credit Hours
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Physical Education Courses
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2
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Physical Education Courses
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1
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College Success Seminar
CCGA 1101, the College Success Seminar, is a two credit requirement for all first time, full time, degree seeking students.
New full-time freshmen must enroll in CCGA 1101 no later than their second semester.
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Course
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Description
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2 Credit Hours
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College Success Seminar
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2
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Required Psychology Courses
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Course
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Description
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19 Credit Hours
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Psych of Adults and Aging
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3
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Foundations of Brain and Behavior
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3
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Community Psychology
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3
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Research Methods and Statistics
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3
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Ethics & Professional Issues in
Psychology
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3
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Experimental Psychology
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4
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Course
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Description
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35 Credit Hours
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Cultural Anthropology
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3
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Foundations of Leadership
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3
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Personal Leadership Development
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3
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Leadership of Non-Profit Organizations
& Social Enterprises
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3
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Leadership for the Common Good
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3
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Adolescent Psychology
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3
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Infant and Child Psychology
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3
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Psychology of Human Sexuality
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3
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Psychology of Drugs and Behavior
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3
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Psychology and Nutrition
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3
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Social Psychology
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3
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Industrial/Organizational Psychology
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3
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Cross-Cultural Psychology
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3
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Sport Psychology
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3
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Survey of Counseling and Clinical
Psychology
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3
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Psychopathology
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3
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Theories of Personality
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3
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Learning and Behavior
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3
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Cognitive Psychology
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3
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Organization and Administration
of Human Service Agencies
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3
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Program Development and Grant Writing
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3
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Theories of Motivation
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3
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Prevention Psychology
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3
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History and Systems of Psychology
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3
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Sociology of Gender
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3
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Sociology of Deviance
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3
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Social Stratification
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3
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The Self and Social Existence
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3
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Optional Electives 3-4 hours
Choices include courses from ANTH, COMM, BIOL, BUSI, ENGL, EDUC, HIST, MATH, PHIL, POLS, SOCI
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Course
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Description
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3 Credit Hours
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Required Senior Capstone Course
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Course
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Description
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3 Credit Hours
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Senior Capstone Practicum
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3
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Total Required for Graduation
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120
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