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B.S. Psychology Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology The Department of Psychology at Western Michigan University offers the bachelor of arts degree in psychology. The program is designed to offer a major or minor in the College of Arts and Sciences curriculum and to provide a foundation in concepts and principles for those planning to pursue graduate study in psychology. The premajor in psychology offers a series of introductory course (General Psychology, Child Psychology, Abnormal Psychology) with the major adding upperclass courses in statistics, methodology, research and theory. The program also includes a practicum experience which combines the academic base and with practical experience in an approved setting. The Department of Psychology undergraduate program has a natural science orientation consistent with the contemporary definition of psychology as the science of behavior. This perspective, along with strong components dedicated to experimental and applied behavior analysis, has earned the department an international reputation. The psychology major is well known for its excellent preparation for graduate study in psychology. This along with the skills learned through the practicum in which course work and practical experience are combined, places our students in demand by employers who seek graduates with this type of education and training. In addition to the undergraduate program the Department of Psychology offers several post graduate degrees: a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, A Master’s Degree in Industrial Psychology and three Doctor’s Degree programs: Applied Behavioral Analysis, Experimental Analysis of Behavior, and Clinical Psychology. All graduate programs are designed to provide professional preparation in Psychology for persons interested in assuming positions in one or more of the following: academic institutions, research, human resource and performance management, mental health service delivery or community service settings. Western Michigan University, a state supported (public, not private) university is one of North America’s top-rated young universities. 50Th largest in the United States, it offers undergraduate degrees in nearly 170 areas. Of its 28,000 students about 2,000 are international students from more than 90 countries. Western Michigan University is the #1 U.S. university for Malaysian students, according to MACEE (1989- 1996). Western’s link with Malaysia extends over 25 years. Many graduates exercise high-level leadership in government, business and industry. Few other U.S. universities have so many graduates in Malaysia. Our alumni network makes it easier for a student to launch a professional career upon return to Malaysia. Western Michigan University is JPA-recognized. Western Michigan University – a World of Difference!
Studies to be completed at Sunway include the first required subject in Psychology as well as the following University and College of Arts and Sciences General Education requirements: 1. Complete 50-60 cr. hrs. with an average mark of "C" (CGPA 2.0) in all subjects: 2. Complete with a minimum grade of "C" the following subjects: • BIS 102 Introduction to Information Processing 3 • Engl 105 Thought & Writing 4 • Chem 150 Chemistry and Society 4 • Com 170 Interpersonal Communication 3 • Com 200 Introduction to Communication Theory 3 • Math 114 Excursions in Mathematics 3 • Engl 210 Film Interpretation (or Engl 110 Lit. Interp.) 4 • Geog 100 World Ecological Problems 4
• Phil 200 Introduction to Philosophy 4 • Phil 355 Philosophy of Science 4 • Phys 102 Physics, Technology and Society 3 • Psci 105 Critical Thinking About Politics 3 • Psy 100 General Psychology 3 • Soc 200 Principle of Sociology 3 (or apprv. substitute) • Soc 334 Pacific Rim Asian Societies 3 (OR Mecon 203) Enrollment Scenario by Semester Any subject may be taken in any semester (except those with prerequisite subjects). A normal student load is 13-16 cr. hrs. per semester. First Semester/Credit Hours Engl 160 Standard American English1 /4 BIS 102 Introduction to Information Processing* /3 Soc 200 Principles of Sociology* /3 Math 114 Excursions in Mathematics* /3 Second Semester Engl 105 Thought & Writing* /4 Chem 150 Chemistry and Society* /4 Phil 200 Introduction to Philosophy* 4 Psy 100 General Psychology* /3 Third Semester Com 170 Interpersonal Communication /3 Engl 210 Film Interpretation*/ 4 Hist 120 Outline of American History* /3 Psci 105 Critical Thinking About Politics /3 Fourth Semester Com 200 Introduction to Communication Theory /3 Phil 355 Philosophy of Science* /3 Phys 102 Physics, Technology and Society /3 Soc 334 Pacific Rim Asian Societies* /3 Minors approved for Psychology majors at Western Michigan University include: anthropology, biology, chemistry, communication, economics, English, mathematics, philosophy, physics, political science, sociology, social work. If subjects in these minors are offered at Sunway College, then additional subjects may be taken here and applied toward the minor. *Counts toward General Education & Liberal Education Core graduation requirements 1 Partially establishes TOEFL-equivalent English language proficiency.
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