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Psychology, B.S. / School Counseling, M.S.
2024 Semester Map

TOTAL CREDITS: 164

Fall, Year One

CourseCredits
PSYC 101
Introduction to Psychology 		3
SOCI 101
Introduction to Sociology 		3
MATH 115
Introductory Concepts of MathematicsA
 3
FCWR 101
Writing I: Foundations of College Composition 		3
General Elective 3
TOTAL CREDITS15

Spring, Year One

CourseCredits
PSYC 120
Career Development in Psychology 		3
General Elective 3
FCWR 151
Writing II: Foundations of Research Writing 		3
DATA 101
Making Sense of a Data-Oriented Society 		3
BIOL, CHEM, or PHYS course 3
TOTAL CREDITS15

Fall, Year Two

CourseCredits
PSYC 205
Theories of PersonalityD
 3
PSYC 410
Physiological Basis of BehaviorD
 3
Psychology optionI
 3
General Elective 3
FCWR 301
Communication for Business 		3
TOTAL CREDITS15

Spring, Year Two

CourseCredits
PSYC 310
Abnormal PsychologyE 		3
Psychology optionI 3
General Elective 3
Science choice 3
ICBS 3XX
Behavioral Science choice 		3
TOTAL CREDITS15

Fall, Year Three

CourseCredits
PSYC 210
Statistical AnalysisF
 4
Psychology optionI
 3
General Elective 3
Behavioral Science Elective 3
ICSS 3XX
Social Science choice 		3
TOTAL CREDITS16

Spring, Year Three

CourseCredits
PSYC 370
Introductory Research MethodsF 		4
Psychology optionI 3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
ICPH 3XX
Philosophy choice 		3
TOTAL CREDITS16

Fall, Year Four

CourseCredits
PSYC 251
Measurement ConceptsG
 3
EDCO 600
Introduction to School Counseling 		3
EDCO 615
Foundations of Counseling 		3
EDCO 620
Group Counseling, Leadership and Facilitation Skills 		3
ICLT 3XX
Literature choice 		3
TOTAL CREDITS15

Spring, Year Four

CourseCredits
EDCO 601
Human Development 		3
EDCO 870
Field Practicum and Seminar 		3
EDCO 705
Career Counseling and Lifestyle Development 		3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
TOTAL CREDITS15

Summer, Year Five

CourseCredits
EDCO 835
Educational Law, Policy, and Ethics 		3
EDCO 725
School Violence Prevention and Student Behavior Management 		3
EDCO 655
Contemporary Issues and Practices in Education and School Counseling 		3
Graduate ElectiveH 3
TOTAL CREDITS12

Fall, Year Five

CourseCredits
EDCO 810
Research, Assessment, Technology 		3
EDCO 730
Internship: Academic/Career/Personal Social Development, Part I 		3
EDCO 671
Post Secondary Transitions and College Counseling 		3
TOTAL CREDITS9

Spring, Year Five

CourseCredits
EDCO 640
The School Counseling Program: Development, Implementation, and Evaluation 		3
EDCO 740
Internship: Academic/Career/Personal Social Development, Part II 		3
EDCO 650
Social Justice, Diversity, and Cultural Issues 		3
TOTAL CREDITS9

Summer, Year Six

CourseCredits
EDCO 635
Consultation: School and Community 		3
EDCO 703
Trauma and Crisis Counseling: Intervention, Practice and Theory 		3
Graduate ElectiveH 3
Graduate ElectiveH 3
TOTAL CREDITS12
A
Make sure MATH 115 is completed during the first semester of sophomore year at the latest.
D
PSYC 205, PSYC 410, and PSYC 220 are typically offered in the fall term.
E
PSYC 310 is typically offered in the spring term.
F
Juniors should take PSYC 210 in the fall and PSYC 370 in the spring.
G
PSYC 251 should be taken in your senior year.
H
Choose graduate-level electives with approval of advisor.
I
Psychology Options:

  • ANTH 101
  • PSYC 220
  • PSYC 221
  • PSYC 223
  • PSYC 240
  • PSYC 245
  • PSYC 260
  • PSYC 270
  • PSYC 321
  • PSYC 330
  • PSYC 335
  • PSYC 338
  • PSYC 425
  • PSYC 431
  • PSYC 432
  • PSYC 440
  • PSYC 443
  • PSYC 445