{"id":848,"date":"2013-04-01T12:36:13","date_gmt":"2013-04-01T16:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/four-year-2013-2014\/sshs\/psychology\/"},"modified":"2021-06-14T20:19:25","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T00:19:25","slug":"psychology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/four-year-2019-2020\/sshs\/psychology\/","title":{"rendered":"Psychology"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row colSet\">\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-9\">\n<p>This recommended four-year plan is designed to provide a blueprint for students to complete their degrees within four years. These plans are the recommended sequences of courses. Students must meet with their Major Advisor to develop a more individualized plan to complete their degree. This plan assumes that no developmental courses are required. If developmental courses are needed, students may have additional requirements to fulfill which are not listed in the plan and degree completion may take longer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12 \">\n<p><a class=\"btn\" style=\"width: 100%;margin: 2% 0;text-align: center\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/four-year-2019-2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/329\/2021\/04\/2019-2020-Psychology-Four-Year-Plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PDF<\/a><br \/>\n<a class=\"btn\" style=\"width: 100%;margin: 2% 0;text-align: center\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/four-year-2019-2020\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/329\/2021\/04\/2019-2020-Psychology-Four-Year-Plan.doc\">WORD<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> This recommended Four-Year Plan is applicable to students admitted into the major during the 2019-2020 academic year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fouryear\">\n<h3>First Year<\/h3>\n<h4>Fall Semester<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Gen Ed: <a id=\"69d3a8cdcdffc\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/INTD101\" target=\"_blank\">INTD 101 - FIRST YEAR SEMINAR<\/a> (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>Gen Ed: SSHS School Core &#8211; <a id=\"69d3a8cdce07f\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/\" target=\"_blank\">  - SOCIAL SCIENCE INQUIRY<\/a> (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>Major: <a id=\"69d3a8cdce2fc\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/PSYC101\" target=\"_blank\">PSYC 101 - INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY<\/a> (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>Gen Ed: <a id=\"69d3a8cdce4f7\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/CRWT102\" target=\"_blank\">CRWT 102 - CRITICAL READING AND WRITING II<\/a> (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>Total: (HRS 16)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Spring Semester<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Gen Ed: Quantitative Reasoning &#8211; <a id=\"69d3a8cdce719\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/MATH108\" target=\"_blank\">MATH 108 - ELEMENTARY PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS<\/a> (Preferred) (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>Gen Ed: <a id=\"69d3a8cdce75b\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/\" target=\"_blank\">  - STUDIES IN THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES<\/a> formerly known as\u00a0<a id=\"69d3a8cdce780\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/\" target=\"_blank\">  - STUDIES IN THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES<\/a>\u00a0 <a id=\"69d3a8cdcea7f\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/AIID201\" target=\"_blank\">AIID 201 - STUDIES IN ARTS & HUMANITIES<\/a> (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>School Core: Sustainability, Society and Civic Mindedness: Intro Course Outside of Major (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>Major: Category 2 Course: Cognition and Perception (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>Total: (HRS 16)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Second Year<\/h3>\n<h4>Fall Semester<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Major: Category 1 Course: Social and Organizational (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>Major: Category 3 Course: Developmental (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>Gen Ed: <a id=\"69d3a8cdceac0\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/\" target=\"_blank\">  - GLOBAL AWARENESS<\/a> (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>Gen Ed: <a id=\"69d3a8cdceae5\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/\" target=\"_blank\">  - SCIENTIFIC REASONING<\/a>\u00a0(HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>Total: (HRS 16)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Spring Semester<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Major: Psychology Elective (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>Major: Category 4 Course: Sociocultural Perspectives (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>School Core: <a id=\"69d3a8cdcec90\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SOSC235\" target=\"_blank\">SOSC 235 - HISTORY OF SOCIAL THOUGHT<\/a> (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>Gen Ed: <a id=\"69d3a8cdcecc7\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/\" target=\"_blank\">  - HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES<\/a> (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>Career Pathways Module 1: SSHS 001 Career Assessment\/Advisor Visit SSHS Advisor in Cahill Center (C209) [Grad Requirement]<\/li>\n<li>Total: (HRS 16)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Third Year<\/h3>\n<h4>Fall Semester<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Major: <a id=\"69d3a8cdceeca\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/PSYC303\" target=\"_blank\">PSYC 303 - RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY<\/a> (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>Major: <a id=\"69d3a8cdcf055\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/PSYC304\" target=\"_blank\">PSYC 304 - DATA ANALYSIS IN PSYCHOLOGY<\/a> (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>**Gen Ed: Distribution Category: <a id=\"69d3a8cdcf0a3\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/\" target=\"_blank\">  - CULTURE AND CREATIVITY<\/a> (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>General Elective: Elective (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>Career Pathways Module 2: SSHS 002 Resume\/Cover Letter\/Personal Statement Visit SSHS Advisor in Cahill Center (C209) [Grad Requirement]<\/li>\n<li>Total: (HRS 16)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Spring Semester<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>General Elective: Elective (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>**Gen Ed: Distribution Category: <a id=\"69d3a8cdcf0cd\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/\" target=\"_blank\">  - VALUES AND ETHICS<\/a> (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>Major: Category 5\u00a0Course: Clinical Perspectives (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>**Gen Ed: Distribution Category: <a id=\"69d3a8cdcf0f3\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/\" target=\"_blank\">  - SYSTEMS, SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIETY<\/a> or Elective (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>Career Pathways Module 3: SSHS 003 Interview Practice\/Internship Search Visit SSHS Advisor in Cahill Center (C209) [Grad Requirement]<\/li>\n<li>Total: (HRS 16)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Fourth Year<\/h3>\n<h4>Fall Semester<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>General Elective: Elective\u00a0(HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>General Elective: Elective\u00a0(HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>Major: Category 6: Brain and Behavior (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>Major: Category 7: (Fieldwork)\u00a0<strong>WI <\/strong>(HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>Total: (HRS 16)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Spring Semester<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Major: Category 8: Capstone Seminar <strong>WI<\/strong> (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>General Elective: Elective (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>General Elective: Elective (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>General Elective: Elective (HRS 4)<\/li>\n<li>Total: (HRS 16)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Total Credits Required: <\/strong>128 credits<\/p>\n<p><strong>GPA:<\/strong> 2.0 \u00a0\u00a0<strong>WI<\/strong>: Writing Intensive courses needed prior to graduation<\/p>\n<p>**Gen Ed Distribution Categories: two of the three categories are required with 1 course from outside of the School of Social Science and Human Services (SSHS).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Psychology Program at Ramapo College:\u00a0 4 Year Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Psychology Program at Ramapo College is designed to give students a broad range of approaches and perspectives within the complex discipline of Psychology, and the 4 year guidelines are organized to help students plan their path forward to complete the program in the most positive and effective way.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>The Psychology Program Core Courses<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are a few courses that can be considered anchor points within the program. These courses are essential to take at the times suggested in order for you to navigate the program successfully. These include <em>Introduction to Psychology<\/em>, <em>Research Methods<\/em>, and <em>Data Analysis<\/em>. These courses will help you to gain entry into other courses, and to understand the content materials in other courses. Introduction to Psychology is a prerequisite to all other Psychology courses, so it is essential to take it during your first semester as a Psychology Major.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We strongly encourage you to take <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Research Methods <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Data Analysis<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (two courses that are taken in the same semester with the same faculty member) in the first semester of your junior year.\u00a0In order to take <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Research Methods<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Data Analysis<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, you need to have completed <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Introduction to Psychology<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and an additional 2 Psychology courses, giving you 12 credits in Psychology and 64 credits total.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Psychology Categories: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Psychology Program is organized through a category system that provides students with the opportunity to learn within some of the essential and established perspectives within Psychology.\u00a0 The 8 Categories are also organized by level (200 and 300).<\/p>\n<p>Categories 1, 2, and 3 are generally taken earlier on in the program, (with some exception, such as Adolescent Psychology and Industrial-Organizational Psychology which need to be taken at junior status).<\/p>\n<p>Categories 4, 5, and 6 and generally taken a bit later on in the program, as they are all 300 level courses.<\/p>\n<p>Categories 7 and 8 are the culmination of the program (Fieldwork and the Capstone course) and are to be taken during the last phases of your work in the program.<\/p>\n<p>Again, please discuss with your Psychology Advisor which courses and categories best meet your needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Electives<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The plan includes the opportunity for students to take 8 elective courses.\u00a0 This provides students with the ability to create their own unique educational experience at Ramapo.\u00a0 One of the electives courses <u>must<\/u> be a Psychology Course.\u00a0 The remaining 7 courses are free, to be used as you wish.<\/p>\n<p>The opportunity to take electives, to elect the courses you wish to take, provides students with the room to:<\/p>\n<p>-declare a minor<\/p>\n<p>-explore their education through any courses they wish<\/p>\n<p>-design their own organized cluster of classes in the areas of their choice.<\/p>\n<p>Speak to your Advisor about which approach is best for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Your Psychology Advisor<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Psychology Faculty is dedicated to your development as students and people.\u00a0 These guidelines have been created with you in mind.\u00a0 They have been designed to provide structure and flexibility.\u00a0 Work with your Advisor so you can take, and make, the most of your experience here in the Psychology Program at Ramapo.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NOTE: This recommended Four-Year Plan is applicable to students admitted into the major during the 2019-2020 academic year. 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