PSYC 310 - Psychology: Exploring the Discipline and Careers

(3.00)

Intended for newly-declared Psychology majors with 45+ credits and at least two PSYC courses beyond PSYC 100, this course develops the conceptual and methodological skills necessary for success in the Psychology major, including an understanding of the breadth and scientific basis of the discipline, critical reasoning skills, information literacy, quantitative reasoning, ethical and social awareness, and basic writing skills in the discipline. Students will learn about the generalizable skills acquired via the Psychology major and their applicability to a variety of career paths; the importance of academic planning; and availability of co-curricular experiences and support resources. Note Students cannot receive credit for both PSYC 211 and PSYC 310, cannot be used as upper-level PSYC elective.

Course ID: 001038
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ENGL 100 , PSYC 100 , two additional courses in PSYC all with grade of ‘C’ or better and at least 45 credits.