Students at Kentucky State University must be prepared to participate and compete in our increasingly globally connected world. Thus, they need to be exposed to an international curriculum that enables them to interact in, understand, and appreciate cultures other than their own.
A minor in International Studies requires the completion of 18 semester credit hours. Required courses for the minor include either Introduction to Geography (GEO 102) or Seminar in Africana Studies (ASP 202). The remaining 15 semester hours for the minor are carefully selected from a list of approved courses emphasizing an international perspective. The following is a list of approved courses:
AFE 117, AQU 408, AQU 422, ASP 102, ASP 202, ASP 301, ASP 302, ASP 305, ASP 306, ASP 466, ASP 488, ASP 499, BIO 319, BIO 422, BIO 435, BUA 370, CIT 355, CIT 370, COS 303, ECO 329, ECO 425, FIN 470, GEO 102, GEO 212, HIS 331, HIS 332, HIS 333, HIS341, HIS 342, HIS 365, HIS 366, HIS 424, IGS 301, IGS 302, IGS 303, IGS 305, LST 352, LST 491, MUS 333, POS 311, POS 361, POS 363, POS 462, POS 464, PUA 304, PUA 404, SOC 303, SOC 304, SPE 302. Study abroad electives can be accepted for credit toward the minor upon the discretion of the International Studies Minor Coordinator.
Psychology involves the scientific study of a vast array of phenomena related to the actions and experiences of organisms. Psychologists study phenomena such as perception, memory, thought, behavior, and the psychological, social, physiological, and developmental processes that underlie these phenomena. In addition to its commitment to scientific truth, psychology requires the application of knowledge and critical thinking/reasoning skills to assess, prevent, and resolve individual and social problems.
The Psychology program at Kentucky State University leads to a major or a minor that prepares the student with a solid, well-rounded education in psychology. The study of psychology serves as a useful foundation for the pursuit of careers in business, law, medicine, social work, and the other helping professions; or majors may pursue further study in psychology at the graduate level.
Psychology major/minor students must complete PSY 200 as part of the Liberal Studies Requirements. PSY 215 Orientation to Psychology, which does not count toward the core major requirements, must be taken as a pre-requisite.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology 120 credit hours
| Term 1 (Fall) | Hours | Term 5 (Fall) | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY 200 General Psychology | 3 | PSY 399 Seminar in Psychology | 3 |
| MAT 200 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning or MA College Algebra 115 | 3 | PSY 400+ Concentration | 3 |
| ENG 101 English Composition I | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| KSU 118 Introduction to University Learning | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Liberal studies core - HIS 108 | 3 | PSY 402 Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Term 2 (Spring) | Hours | Term 6 (Spring) | Hours |
| PSY 215 Orientation to Psychology | 3 | PSY 320 History & Systems of Psychology | 3 |
| ENG 102 English Composition II | 3 | PSY/SOC 403 Sociopsychology | 3 |
| COM 103 Interpersonal Communication | 3 | PSY 400+ Concentration | 3 |
| Liberal Studies core- EDU 204 Cultural Responsiveness | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |