Orientation to the Psychology Major

Orientation to the Psychology Major
Overview of curriculum and major requirements, faculty research programs and specialties, campus resources, and career possibilities.
PSYCH
101
 Hours1.0 Credit, 1.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesNone
 NoteRequired seminar for all students entering major.
 TaughtFall, Winter
 ProgramsContaining PSYCH 101
Course Outcomes

1. Familiarity with curriculum

Students will demonstrate familiarity with the undergraduate psychology curriculum and requirements of the psychology major in terms of the American Psychological Association standards and their implementation at BYU.

Measurement: In-class quizzes from assigned textbook reading; individual exams that apply the reading personally.

2. Occupational and academic opportunities

Students will classify the major post-baccalaureate occupational and academic opportunities available to psychology majors.

Measurement: In-class quizzes from assigned textbook reading; individual exams that apply the reading personally. Design, production, and presentation of a poster that describes an opportunity of interest.

3. Students develop a personal plan

Students will develop a personal plan for transitioning from student to career professional.

Measurement: Produce a personal plan in multiple drafts.