Specific Guidelines and Criteria for Courses Submitted in

PSYCHOLOGY

Specific guidelines and criteria in history, social, and behavioral sciences require that courses should be broad in scope and content, include holistic or international perspectives, and must emphasize the methods of inquiry in the social sciences. General studies courses in Psychology must be:

1. Broad in scope covering a variety of theoretical perspectives and range of topics; and
2. Grounded in scientific principles and methods.

The following course titles suggest content appropriate for general studies:

General Psychology	Human Growth and Development*
Introduction to Psychology	Lifespan Development*

* Prerequisite: General or Introduction to Psychology

The following course titles suggest content NOT appropriate for general studies:

Personal Development	Adolescent Psychology
Child Psychology	Psychology of Adjustment