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To be considered for admission into the Teacher Certification Program, students must have junior standing or have earned at least a score of 23 on the American College Test (ACT) or have earned a score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of at least 931 if they graduated from high school prior to 1996 or a score of at least 1040 if they graduated in or after 1996. The state of Washington may change minimum scores between bulletin printings. Students may verify minimum acceptable scores with the certification officer of the School of Education and Psychology.
To be admitted into the Teacher Certification Program, students must demonstrate satisfactory scholarship, professionalism, and personal fitness for teaching. These terms are defined and explained in the Minimum Competencies document distributed in EDUC 210: Foundations of Education. The document is also available upon request from the certification officer of the School of Education and Psychology.
Students applying for admission to the Teacher Certification Program (TCP) are required by state law to earn a passing score on the Washington Educator Skills Test-Basic (WEST-B) prior to admission into the program. Test dates and locations are available from the School of Education and Psychology.
A student majoring in elementary education must satisfactorily complete the required pre-candidacy courses, certification program courses, endorsement courses, and cognates. Thirty credit hours in an approved content area must also be satisfactorily completed.
A minimum grade point average of not less than 2.75 is required in all courses that apply to these requirements. Any course graded lower than a C cannot apply. A total of two repeats is permitted in any course or any combination of courses in the Pre-Candidacy courses and the Teacher Certification Program combined. Senior students are required to take the Major Field Achievement Test in Education. In addition, students desiring to pursue graduate studies in education are encouraged to take the Graduate Record Examination (general).
Practicum experiences in elementary education require a formal application, law enforcement background check, and moral character clearance. Contact the School of Education and Psychology for details.
Student teaching requires formal application to the School of Education and Psychology. Student teaching applications (available from the certification officer) are due a minimum of 6 months prior to the beginning of the anticipated student teaching quarter.
Major Requirements:
Pre-Candidacy Courses
Pre-candidacy courses must be completed with a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 before a student may proceed to the Teacher Certification Program. Students may apply for admission to the Teacher Certification Program during the last quarter of pre-candidacy courses. A minimum of a B- average in the College Writing sequence is required.
Pre-Candidacy Courses:
| EDUC | 210 | Foundations of Education | | 3 |
| EDUC | 247 | Elementary School Exploratory | | 1 |
| PSYC | 130 | General Psychology | | 4 |
| PSYC | 215 | Child and Adolescent Development | | 4 |
| PSYC | 220 | Educational Psychology | | 3 |
| SPED | 210 | Foundations of Special Education | | 3 |
Pre-Candidacy Cognates:
| ENGL | 121, 122 | College Writing | | 6 |
| MATH | 112, 113 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers | | 6 |
Teacher Certification Program
Formal acceptance into the Teacher Certification Program is required before registering for the courses listed below. To be admitted into the Teacher Certification Program, students must demonstrate satisfactory scholarship, professionalism, and personal fitness for teaching. These terms are defined and explained in the Minimum Competencies document distributed in EDUC 210: Foundations of Education. The document is also available upon request from the certification officer of the School of Education and Psychology.
| EDUC | 360 | Elementary Curriculum and Instruction: | | 8 |
| Reading and Language Arts | |
| EDUC | 373 | Elementary Curriculum and Instruction: | | 4 |
| Mathematics | |
| EDUC | 382 | Elementary Curriculum and Instruction: | | 2 |
| Social Studies | |
| EDUC | 383 | Elementary Curriculum and Instruction: | | 3 |
| Science and Health | |
| EDUC | 390 | Measurement and Evaluation in Education | | 3 |
| EDUC | 405 | Classroom Organization and Management | | 3 |
| EDUC | 410 | Philosophy of Education | | 3 |
| EDUC | 425 | Legal and Ethical Aspects of Education | | 3 |
| EDUC | 444 | Teaching Culturally Diverse Students | | 2 |
| EDUC | 480 | Student Teaching in the Elementary School | | 12 |
| EDUC | 495 | Colloquium: Child Abuse | | 0 |
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Minor in an Approved Content Area
Elementary education majors will complete a minimum of 30 quarter hours in an approved academic minor, even though, in some instances, requirements for the minor may be less. See your adviser for details and an endorsement checksheet, if applicable.
Approved Content Areas
Art
Biology
Business Education
Chemistry
Drama
English
French
German
Health
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History
Mathematics
Physical Education
Physics
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Speech
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Religious studies (Bible) is not an approved Washington state endorsement. However, a religion minor, plus a methods course in religion, remains essential for those desiring a denominational endorsement in Bible.
Additional Requirements for Denominational Certification:
| EDUC | 381 | Elementary Curriculum and Instruction: Religion | | 2 |
| EDUC | 495 | Colloquium: Small Schools | | 0 |
16 Religion credits are required for certification and must include:
| RELH | 457 | History of Adventism | | 2 |
| RELT | 202 | Fundamentals of Christian Belief | | 4 |
| RELT | 417 | Inspiration and Revelation | | 4 |
Elementary Education Endorsement Requirements:
| ART | 395 | Methods of Teaching Art | | 2 |
| ENGL | 223 | Research Writing | | 3 |
| GEOG | 252 | Physical Geography | | 4 |
| HIST | 221 | History of the United States |  | 4 |
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| HIST | 222 | History of the United States | |
| MUED | 394 | Music in the Elementary School | | 3 |
| PETH | 473 | Teaching Elementary Health and | |
| Physical Education | | 3 |
| SPCH | 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | | 4 |
| Physical Science Coursework | | 4/8 |
| Life Science Coursework | | 4/8 |
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Note: Pre-candidacy cognates and Teacher Certification Program courses also partially fulfill the requirements of this section.
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To be considered for admission into the Teacher Certification Program, students must have junior standing or have earned at least a score of 23 on the American College Test (ACT) or have earned a score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of at least 931 if they graduated high school prior to 1996 or a score of at least 1040 if they graduated in or after 1996. The state of Washington may change minimum scores between bulletin printings. Students may verify minimum acceptable scores with the certification officer of the School of Education and Psychology.
Students applying for admission to the Teacher Certification Program (TCP) are required by state law to earn a passing score on the Washington Educator Skills Test-Basic (WEST-B) prior to admission into the program. Test dates and locations are available from the School of Education and Psychology.
A student majoring in special education must satisfactorily complete the required pre-candidacy courses, certification program courses, endorsement courses, and cognates. Thirty credit hours in an approved content area must also be satisfactorily completed. Because of the complexity of the program, it is required that students seeking certification in special education consult with their academic adviser prior to beginning the program and at least quarterly throughout the program.
A minimum grade point average of not less than 2.75 is required in all courses that apply to these requirements. Any course graded lower than C cannot apply. A total of two repeats is permitted in any course or any combination of courses in the Pre-Candidacy courses and the Teacher Certification Program combined. Senior students are required to take the Major Field Achievement Test in Education. In addition, students desiring to pursue graduate studies in education are encouraged to take the Graduate Record Examination (general).
Practicum experiences in special education require a formal application, law enforcement background check, and moral character clearance. Contact the School of Education and Psychology for details.
Student teaching requires formal application to the School of Education and Psychology. Student teaching applications (available from the certification officer) are due a minimum of 6 months prior to the beginning of the anticipated student teaching quarter.
Major Requirements:
Pre-Candidacy Courses
Pre-candidacy courses must be completed with a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 before a student may proceed to the Teacher Certification Program. Students may apply for admission to the Teacher Certification Program during the last quarter of pre-candidacy courses. A minimum of a B- average in the College Writing sequence is required.
Pre-Candidacy Courses:
| EDUC | 210 | Foundations of Education | | 3 |
| PSYC | 130 | General Psychology | | 4 |
| PSYC | 215 | Child and Adolescent Development | | 4 |
| PSYC | 220 | Educational Psychology | | 3 |
| SPED | 210 | Foundations of Special Education | | 3 |
Pre-Candidacy Cognates:
| MATH | 105 | Mathematics with Applications | | 4 |
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Note: If also seeking elementary certification candidate must substitute MATH 112, 113.
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Teacher Certification Program
To be admitted into the Teacher Certification Program, students must demonstrate satisfactory scholarship, professionalism, and personal fitness for teaching. These terms are defined and explained in the Minimum Competencies document distributed in EDUC 210: Foundations of Education. The document is also available upon request from the certification officer of the School of Education and Psychology.
| EDUC | 360 | Elementary Curriculum and Instruction: | | 8 |
| Reading and Language Arts | |
| EDUC | 373 | Elementary Curriculum and Instruction: | | 4 |
| Mathematics | |
| EDUC | 382 | Elementary Curriculum and Instruction: | | 2 |
| Social Studies | |
| EDUC | 383 | Elementary Curriculum and Instruction: | | 3 |
| Science and Health | |
| EDUC | 390 | Measurement and Evaluation in Education | | 3 |
| EDUC | 410 | Philosophy of Education | | 3 |
| EDUC | 425 | Legal and Ethical Aspects of Education | | 3 |
| EDUC | 444 | Teaching Culturally Diverse Students | | 2 |
| EDUC | 495 | Colloquium: Child Abuse | | 0 |
| SPED | 482 | Student Teaching in an Inclusive Classroom | | 12 |
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| SPED | 483 | Student Teaching in a Special Education Classroom | |
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Teacher Certification Program Cognates:
| ART | 395 | Methods of Teaching Art | | 2 |
| MUED | 394 | Music in the Elementary School | | 3 |
| SPCH | 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | | 4 |
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Minor in Approved Content Area
Special education majors will complete a minimum of 30 quarter hours in an academic minor, even though, in some instances, requirements for the minor may be less. See your adviser for details and an endorsement checksheet, if applicable.
Approved Content Areas
Art
Biology
Business Education
Chemistry
Drama
English
French
German
Health
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History
Mathematics
Physical Education
Physics
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Speech
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Additional Requirements for Denominational Certification
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Note: To receive denominational certification in special education, candidate must also meet denominational requirements for an elementary or secondary content area endorsement.
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16 Religion credits are required for certification and must include:
| RELH | 457 | History of Adventism | | 2 |
| RELT | 202 | Fundamentals of Christian Belief | | 4 |
| RELT | 417 | Inspiration and Revelation | | 4 |
Special Education Endorsement Requirements:
| SPED | 324 | Adapted Physical Education and Recreation | | 3 |
| SPED | 373 | Management of Exceptional Individuals | | 4 |
| SPED | 410 | Adaptive Technology in Special Education | | 3 |
| SPED | 415 | Teaching the Preschool Exceptional Child | | 3 |
| SPED | 430 | Legal and Professional Issues in Special Education | | 3 |
| SPED | 433 | Assessment of Exceptional Individuals | | 4 |
| SPED | 435 | Reading Diagnosis and Remediation | | 3 |
| SPED | 436 | Teaching Students with Mild Disabilities | | 4 |
| SPED | 437 | Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities | | 4 |
| SPED | 438 | Consultation and Collaboration in Schools | | 2 |
| SPED | 440 | Functional Assessment | | 3 |
| SPED | 441 | Counseling Exceptional Individuals and Their Families | | 3 |
| SPED | 480 | Practicum in Special Education | | 3 |
| SPED | 492 | Education of the Gifted | | 3 |
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Note: Pre-candidacy course, SPED 210, also partially fulfills the requirements of this section.
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To be considered for admission into the Teacher Certification Program, students must have junior standing or have earned at least a score of 23 on the American College Test (ACT) or have earned a score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of at least 931 if they graduated from high school prior to 1996 or a score of at least 1040 if they graduated in or after 1996. The state of Washington may change minimum scores between bulletin printings. Students may verify minimum acceptable scores with the certification officer of the School of Education and Psychology.
Students applying for admission to the Teacher Certification Program (TCP) are required by state law to earn a passing score on the Washington Educator Skills Test-Basic (WEST-B) prior to admission into the program. Test dates and locations are available from the School of Education and Psychology.
To be admitted into the Teacher Certification Program, students must demonstrate satisfactory scholarship, professionalism, and personal fitness for teaching. These terms are defined and explained in the Minimum Competencies document distributed in EDUC 210: Foundations of Education. The document is also available upon request from the certification officer of the School of Education and Psychology.
The secondary certification program requires completion of an approved primary endorsement (major) and professional courses as specified. To be recommended for certification, candidates must maintain a grade-point average of not less than 2.75 in professional education/psychology coursework and in each endorsement area. No grade lower than C will apply. A total of two repeats is permitted in any course or any combination of courses in Pre-Candidacy courses and the Teacher Certification Program combined.
Practicum experiences in secondary education require a formal application, law enforcement background check, and moral character clearance. Contact the School of Education and Psychology for details.
Student teaching requires formal application to the School of Education and Psychology. Student teaching applications (available from the certification officer) are due a minimum of 6 months prior to the beginning of the anticipated student teaching quarter.
Secondary Teaching Certification Requirements:
Pre-Candidacy courses must be completed with a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 before a student may proceed to the Teacher Certification Program. Students may apply for admission to the Teacher Certification Program during the last quarter of Pre-Candidacy courses. A minimum of a B- average in the College Writing sequence is required.
Pre-Candidacy Courses:
| EDUC | 210 | Foundations of Education | | 3 |
| EDUC | 267 | Middle School Exploratory | | 1 |
| PSYC | 130 | General Psychology | | 4 |
| PSYC | 215 | Child and Adolescent Development | | 4 |
| PSYC | 220 | Educational Psychology | | 3 |
| SPED | 210 | Foundations of Special Education | | 3 |
Pre-Candidacy Cognates:
| ENGL | 121, 122 | College Writing | | 6 |
| MATH | 105 | Mathematics with Applications | | 4 |
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Teacher Certification Program:
| EDUC | 365 | Instructional Methodology | | 3 |
| EDUC | 367 | Instructional Methodology Practicum | | 1 |
| EDUC | 390 | Measurement and Evaluation in Education | | 3 |
| 395 | Methods course, major or minor academic field | | 3 |
| EDUC | 410 | Philosophy of Education | | 3 |
| EDUC | 425 | Legal and Ethical Aspects of Education | | 3 |
| EDUC | 444 | Teaching Culturally Diverse Students | | 2 |
| EDUC | 475 | Teaching Reading Skills in the Content Areas | | 3 |
| EDUC | 481 | Student Teaching in the Secondary School | | 12 |
| EDUC | 495 | Colloquium: Child Abuse | | 0 |
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Teacher Certification Program Cognates:
| ENGL | 223 | Research Writing | | 3 |
| SPCH | 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | | 4 |
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Additional Requirements for Denominational Certification:
One course chosen from the following:
| HLTH | 110 | Wellness for Living | | 3 |
| HLTH | 205 | Survey of Health | | 2 |
16 Religion credits are required for certification and must include:
| RELH | 457 | History of Adventism | | 2 |
| RELT | 202 | Fundamentals of Christian Belief | | 4 |
| RELT | 417 | Inspiration and Revelation | | 4 |
Approved Primary and Supporting Endorsements
Endorsement requirements frequently exceed graduation requirements. For example, endorsements typically require a methods class appropriate for secondary teaching (5-12). See an adviser in the department offering the endorsement or in the School of Education and Psychology for a current certification checksheet.
Majors (must include courses required for endorsement)
Art
Biology
Chemistry
English
French
Health/Fitness
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History
Mathematics
Music Education
Physics
Spanish
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Minors
Note: Endorsements are available for the following minors. See the certification officer for details.
Art
Biology
Chemistry
Drama
English
French
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German
Health/Fitness
History
Mathematics
Physics
Spanish
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Religious studies (Bible) is not an approved Washington state endorsement. However, a religion minor, plus a methods course in religion, remains essential for those desiring a denominational endorsement in Bible.
NOTES ON WASHINGTON STATE CERTIFICATION
The School attempts to provide current information on certification requirements in this bulletin. Because of frequent changes in state requirements, however, the candidate must consult with the School of Education and Psychology certification officer periodically for updated information that might affect certification status.
Meeting graduation requirements as specified in this bulletin does not guarantee state certification. An application process, including fingerprint clearance and a Dean's Affidavit regarding the candidate's fitness, is required.
Course credits more than ten years old that are used to meet initial certification standards will be reviewed by the academic department granting the credit to determine acceptability.
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A student minoring in early childhood education must complete 27 quarter hours.
| CHLD | 210 | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | | 3 |
| CHLD | 374 | Professional Core I: Creative Activities | | 4 |
| CHLD | 376 | Professional Core II: The Physical World | | 4 |
| CHLD | 430 | Issues & Trends in Early Childhood Education | | 3 |
| CHLD | 438 | Intervention in the Preschool Setting | | 3 |
| CHLD | 480 | Field Work in Early Childhood Education | | 4 |
| *Electives | | 6 |
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Approved electives include:
| CHLD | 378 | Infant and Toddler Care | | 2 |
| CHLD | 450 | Language Development in Young Children | | 3 |
| EDUC | 492 | Education of the Gifted | | 3 |
| ENGL | 374 | Literature for Children | | 3 |
| PETH | 324 | Adapted Physical Education & Recreation | | 3 |
| PETH | 473 | Teaching Elementary Health and | |
| Physical Education | | 3 |
| SOWK | 464 | Children at Risk | | 3 |
| SPCH | 310 | Interpersonal & Nonverbal Communication | | 3 |
| SPED | 415 | Teaching the Preschool Exceptional Child | | 3 |
| TECH | 428 | Teaching Technology to Children | | 3 |
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A student minoring in education must complete 30 quarter hours. Students who wish to enroll in EDUC, PSYC, or SPED courses that list acceptance to the Teacher Certification Program as a prerequisite should apply for such acceptance with the secretary of the School of Education and Psychology. Without acceptance into the Teacher Certification Program, students may only take EDUC, PSYC, or SPED courses that do not list acceptance as a prerequisite.
| EDUC | 210 | Foundations of Education | | 3 |
| EDUC | 247 | Elementary School Exploratory | | 1 |
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| EDUC | 267 | Middle School Exploratory | |
| EDUC | 410 | Philosophy of Education | | 3 |
| PSYC | 130 | General Psychology | | 4 |
| PSYC | 215 | Child and Adolescent Development | | 4 |
| PSYC | 220 | Educational Psychology | | 3 |
| *Electives | | 12 |
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A student minoring in special education must complete 28 quarter hours.
| SPED | 210 | Foundations of Special Education | | 3 |
| SPED | 373 | Management of Exceptional Individuals | | 4 |
| SPED | 430 | Legal and Professional Issues in | |
| Special Education | | 3 |
| SPED | 433 | Assessment of Exceptional Individuals | | 4 |
| SPED | 436 | Teaching Students with Mild Disabilities | | 4 |
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| SPED | 437 | Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities | |
| SPED | 441 | Counseling Exceptional Individuals and Their Families | | 3 |
| SPED | 480 | Practicum in Special Education | | 3 |
| *Electives | | 4 |
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Approved electives include:
| CHLD | 374 | Professional Core I: Creative Activities | | 4 |
| CHLD | 376 | Professional Core II: The Physical World | | 4 |
| ENGL | 374 | Literature for Children | | 3 |
| PETH | 324 | Adapted Physical Education and Recreation | | 3 |
| PSYC | 464 | Introduction to Counseling | | 3 |
| SOWK | 464 | Children at Risk | | 3 |
| SPCH | 207 | Small Group Communication | | 3 |
| SPCH | 310 | Interpersonal and Nonverbal Communication | | 3 |
| SPED | 415 | Teaching the Preschool Exceptional Child | | 3 |
| SPED | 492 | Education of the Gifted | | 3 |
| SPPA | 210 | Survey of Speech-Language Pathology | | 3 |
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| SPPA | 250 | Sign Language for the Deaf | | 3 |
| TECH | 428 | Teaching Technology to Children | | 3 |
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The psychology curriculum is sufficiently flexible to meet the needs of students preparing for a wide range of careers in the behavioral sciences or in related professions that involve working with people. Primary emphasis is placed on the applied dynamics of human behavior and relationships rather than on animal or laboratory psychology.
The major requirements and cognate courses are intended to provide a scientific base on which a balanced program of electives may be built in accordance with the individual needs and interests of each student.
Although specific requirements for admission to graduate programs in most universities will be met by the general major, the student should realize that graduate work may be impeded or prolonged in certain areas of psychology if special preparation is not obtained at the undergraduate level. For this reason, students who plan to continue academic work in psychology beyond the bachelor's degree are urged to consult with their advisers very early in their college careers.
A student majoring in psychology must complete 47 quarter hours in the major, the required cognates, the general studies program, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin. Senior students are required to take the Major Field Achievement Test in Psychology.
Major Requirements:
| PSYC | 130 | General Psychology | | 4 |
| PSYC | 215 | Child and Adolescent Development | | 4 |
| PSYC | 344 | Social Psychology | | 4 |
| PSYC | 366 | Theories of Personality | | 4 |
| PSYC | 390 | Cognitive Psychology | | 4 |
| PSYC | 430 | Psychological Testing | | 3 |
| PSYC | 455 | History and Systems of Psychology | | 4 |
| PSYC | 466 | Biological Psychology | | 4 |
| PSYC | 471 | Research Methods I: Introduction | | 2 |
| PSYC | 472 | Research Methods II: Experimental Psychology | | 2 |
| PSYC | 473 | Research Methods III: Research Project | | 2 |
| PSYC | 492 | Abnormal Psychology | | 4 |
| *Electives (must be upper division) | | 6 |
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Cognates:
A minimum of 19 quarter hours must be completed, including MATH 206: Applied Statistics, or a more advanced statistics course. Courses should be chosen from the following with approval of the School of Education and Psychology adviser (advanced courses may be substituted), and must include an entire course sequence:
| BIOL | 101, 102, 103 | General Biology | | 12 |
| BIOL | 201, 202 | Anatomy and Physiology | | 8 |
| BIOL | 374 | Animal Behavior | | 4 |
| CHEM | 101, 102, 103 | Introductory Chemistry | | 11 |
| MATH | 121, 122 | Fundamentals of Mathematics I, II | | 8 |
| MATH | 206 | Applied Statistics | | 4 |
| PHIL | 205 | Introduction to Philosophy | | 4 |
| PHIL | 206 | Introduction to Logic | | 4 |
| PHYS | 211, 212, 213 | General Physics | | 9 |
| PHYS | 214, 215, 216 | General Physics Laboratory | | 3 |
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| PSYC | 130 | General Psychology | | 4 |
| PSYC | 215 | Child and Adolescent Development | | 4 |
| PSYC | 344 | Social Psychology | | 4 |
| PSYC | 455 | History and Systems of Psychology | | 4 |
| *Electives (3 must be upper division) | | 14 |
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