Objectives of undergraduate programs. Therefore, we gathered some data. Prerequisites One important aspect of curricular structure not previously studied is the pattern of prerequisites. Like general education and courses required outside the department, prerequisites allow instructors to expect specific student background. The sequence of prerequisites structures the major.
All data exclude two-year schools unless otherwise specified.
The St. Mary's recommended core is frequently included in the typical psychology curricula, but these courses are not found as frequently as you might expect. After the required courses of Introductory, Statistics, and a Capstone, there is little agreement about what other courses should be required. Data about the levels at which these courses are taught reveals no surprises. They are at the expected levels. You should be able to explain why the courses you have in your core are included.