Majors, Minors, and Certificate Programs

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This section outlines the specific requirements for every program in the College of Arts and Sciences that begin with the letters N through R.

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Pharmacy

See Biological Sciences or Chemistry, Prepharmacy.

Philosophy

Philosophy Major (B.A.)

Major code BA5241

The major requirement for a B.A. consists of a minimum of 40 hours, including

PHIL 310   Hist. of Western Phil.: Ancient 5
PHIL 312   Hist. of Western Phil.:Modern 5
PHIL 320   Symbolic Logic I 5

At least three courses numbered above 400

Senior seminar during your final year of study

You may begin your study of philosophy with courses at the 100, 200, or 300 level except as limited by specific prerequisites.

For more information, contact the Department of Philosophy.

Philosophy Minor

Minor code OR5241

The general requirement for the philosophy minor is 25 hours, at least 20 of which must be courses numbered 200 or above. For more information, contact the Department of Philosophy.

Philosophy-Prelaw Major (B.A.)

Special curriculum; major code BA5244

If you are in the College of Arts and Sciences and plan to enter law school, complete the specific requirements for a B.A. No special curriculum is prescribed. As a prelaw major, you may complete a major of your principal interest. The Departments of Economics, English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology have designated prelaw advisors. For further information, see �Law� in this section.

Philosophy-Pretheology Major (B.A.)

Special curriculum; major code BA5242

If you plan to enter a theological seminary or to do graduate study in religion, it is recommended that you take a broad program of undergraduate courses, including the following (with minimum credit suggested in each area): philosophy (12); courses on the texts and history of religions (15); English composition and literature, and world literature (21); history, including HIST 354, 356C, and 370 (15); social sciences (21); foreign languages (18); natural sciences (9); public speaking (3). Arrange your program to meet the requirements of the B.A. degree and the university General Education Requirements.

It is advisable to major in philosophy, English, or one of the social sciences. Check the entrance requirements of the theological seminaries, other religious educational institutions, or graduate schools of your choice and plan your curriculum accordingly. A pretheology major is also available from the Departments of English and History.

Preparation for Physical Therapy

Ohio University offers a unique opportunity to the prospective physical therapist. Recognized for leadership in the development of preprofessional physical therapy curricula since the 1930s, the Department of Biological Sciences and, more recently, the Department of Psychology, both in the College of Arts and Sciences, work cooperatively with the School of Physical Therapy in the College of Health and Human Services.

To be eligible for admission to an accredited professional school of physical therapy, you must first complete the baccalaureate-level preprofessional preparatory coursework and then apply on a competitive basis to a professional school of physical therapy. If you are accepted, the professional program extends for an additional two to three years, culminating in a degree in physical therapy from the professional program. The optional plans of study available will prepare you to be highly qualified for admission to most schools of physical therapy. However, some professional programs require special prerequisites-either courses or practical experience as a volunteer-before you apply for admission. It is your responsibility to check the admission requirements for programs you wish to attend and, in consultation with your academic advisor, to fulfill any special prerequisites.

You are encouraged to note particularly the opportunities provided by Ohio University School of Physical Therapy. The program, which awards an entry-level master's degree, accepts students on a competitive basis. It is possible to apply for physical therapy school at Ohio University or elsewhere during your senior, or fourth, year, but to be eligible for physical therapy at Ohio University you must have a minimum of three years of undergraduate preparation. If you are accepted, the professional program extends for a minimum of three more years, with successful completion resulting in a Master of Physical Therapy degree from the College of Health and Human Services.

Entering the master's program in the School of Physical Ther-apy requires that you already have your bachelor's degree or that you be able to complete the degree in absentia by the end of your first year in the School of Physical Therapy.

The pre-physical therapy programs in the Departments of Biological Sciences and Psychology provide you with the necessary academic prerequisites so that, if accepted, you can transfer to a professional physical therapy program that requires either two or three years of baccalaureate preparation. However, since many physical therapy programs are now offered at the graduate level, you may choose to earn your bachelor's degree at Ohio University and complete the major. You may also change majors and select another program relevant to your goals. Many students choose to complete a B.S. in biological sciences or a B.A. in psychology. In either case, you must plan for additional courses in Arts and Sciences, including the foreign language requirement.

For additional information, see Biological Sciences or Psychology Pre-Physical Therapy majors in this section, the in absentia degree option in the University-Wide Graduation Requirements section, and �Physical Therapy� in the College of Health and Human Services section.

Physics and Astronomy

The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers majors in physics (B.A. or B.S.); preparation for advanced training for students planning to pursue graduate study in physics or astronomy; applied physics; and premeteorology. If you plan to pursue graduate study, you are urged to complete your foreign language requirement in German, French, or Russian.

Selected students may enroll in the physics tutorial program through the Honors Tutorial College. In this program, you have the option of taking engineering physics, for which a curriculum is listed in the Honors Tutorial College section.

Contact the chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy if you are interested in pursuing any of the programs described below.

Physics Major (B.S. or B.A.)

Major codes BS3331, BA3331

The minimum requirements for the B.S. degree with a major in physics are 56 quarter hours of physics, including

PHYS 210          Physics Seminar 1
PHYS 251, 252, 253  General Physics 15
PHYS 272, 273      Electronics Lab 4
PHYS 311, 312      Mechanics 8
PHYS 351, 352      Mod. and Quantum Physics 8
PHYS 371, 372, 373  Intermediate Labs 6
PHYS 411          Thermodynamics 4
PHYS 427, 428      Electricity and Magnetism 8

The following mathematics courses

MATH 263A, B, C, D  Calculus 16
MATH 340           Differential Equations 4MATH 440           Vector Analysis 4
MATH 441           Fourier Anal. and Partial Differential Equations 4

12 quarter hours of natural sciences other than physics and mathematics (you may use elective courses in astronomy above the 200 level to satisfy portions of this 12-hour requirement)

The minimum requirement for the B.A. degreewith a major in physics is 36 quarter hours, including

PHYS 210           Physics Seminar 1
PHYS 251, 252, 253  General Physics 15
PHYS 351, 352      Mod. and Quantum Physics 8

This degree is recommended if you want a general education with an emphasis on physics; have plans for further education or employment in an interdisciplinary area; or desire a dual major in physics and chemistry, biological sciences, geological sciences, etc.

You can meet the requirements for teaching high school physics by completing the physics major program listed in the College of Education section.

Astronomy Minor

Minor code ORASTR

The minor in astronomy is an option for non-physics majors who wish to study astronomy as a special interest. (Physics majors who are interested in astronomy should enroll in the physics pre-astronomy program.) Students in mathematics, chemistry, engineering, and other fields of study will find a significant science overlap with their major areas of interest.

The astronomy minor consists of a set of required courses-PHYS 251 and 252, PHYS 253 or EE 321, PHYS 351 or 254, and ASTR 305-and at least 12 hours from ASTR 310, 401, 402, 403, 410, and 450.

Physics Minor

Minor code OR3331

The minor in physics consists of a minimum of 30 hours with 10 hours at or above the 300 level.

Physics-Prep. for Advances Training Major (B.S.)

Special curriculum; major code BS3334

This is a demanding program for students interested in eventually earning advanced degrees in theoretical or experimental physics. However, courses are included that can equip you for career opportunities in industrial and government laboratories. Consult the chair about this program during your freshman year.

Freshman

MATH 263A, B, C  Calculus 12
PHYS 210         Physics Seminar 1
PHYS 251, 252     General Physics 10
CHEM 151, 152    Fund. of Chemistry 10
                 English composition 5 Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Sophomore

MATH 263D       Calculus 4
MATH 340        Differential Equations 4
MATH 440        Vector Analysis 4
MATH 441        Fourier Analysis and Partial Diff. Equations 4
PHYS 253        General Physics 5
PHYS 272, 273    Electronics Lab 4
PHYS 303*       Digital Computing Methods 4
PHYS 351, 352    Mod. and Quantum Physics 8
PHYS 423*       Optics 4

Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Junior

MATH 410*         Matrix Theory 4
MATH 470*         Applied Complex Variables 4
PHYS 311, 312      Mechanics 8
PHYS 371, 372, 373  Intermediate Labs 6
PHYS 420*         Acoustics (odd years) 3
PHYS 453*         Nuclear and Particle Phys. 4
                   English composition 4

Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Senior

PHYS 411            Thermodynamics 4
PHYS 412*           Kinetic Theory and Statistical Mechanics 4
PHYS 420*           Acoustics (odd years) 3
PHYS 427, 428, 429*   Elec. and Magnetism 11
PHYS 475*           Adv. Lab (three quarters) 3-9
PHYS 451            Quantum Mechanics 4
PHYS 471*           Solid State Physics 4
PHYS 493*           Undergraduate Seminar 1

Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

*Recommended

Physics-Applied Physics Major (B.S.)

Special curriculum; major code BS3332

This four-year program leads to a B.S. in physics and allows an emphasis in experimental techniques together with engineering or other applied sciences. It offers a broad basic education in several areas fundamental to present technology and is aimed at preparing you for many physics career opportunities in industry or government laboratories.

The sequence of courses will vary depending on your interests. Requirements in natural sciences, physics, and mathematics are the same as those listed under Physics. You may then elect a sequence of courses in physics together with courses in engineering, chemistry, or biology that are more applied in nature. Some examples: IT 101 and 102 Engineering Drawing, CHE 331 Principles of Engineering Materials, CE 423 Continuum Mechanics, CE 340 Fluid Mechanics, ME 407 Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering, CHE 433 Physical Metallurgy, PHYS 475 Advanced Lab, PHYS 420 Acoustics, PHYS 471 Solid State Physics, and PHYS 470 Special Problems.

Consult the chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy for assistance in planning your program.

Physics Pre-astronomy Major (B.S.)

Special curriculum; major code BS3335

This challenging program offers a solid foundation in physics along with specialized study for students interested in pursuing advanced degrees in astronomy or astrophysics. Required and recommended courses are listed below by the year in which they are taken by most students. The order is not fixed, but check the course listing for prerequisite requirements. Consult the department chair and pre-astronomy major advisor during your freshman year for help in planning your program.

Freshman

                   English composition 5
MATH 263A, B, C   Calculus 12
PHYS 210          Physics Seminar 1
PHYS 251, 252      General Physics 10

Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Sophomore

MATH 263D     Calculus 4
MATH 340      Differential Equations 4
MATH 410*     Matrix Theory 4
CS 220*        Intro to Computing 5
PHYS 253      General Physics 5
PHYS 351, 352  Mod. and Quantum Physics 8

Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Junior

                   English composition 4
MATH 440          Vector Analysis 4
MATH 441          Fourier Analysis and Partial Diff. Equations 4
ASTR 305          Fund. of Astrophysics 3
ASTR 401          Stellar Astrophysics 3
ASTR 402          Galactic and Interstellar Astrophysics 3
PHYS 311, 312      Mechanics 8
PHYS 371, 372, 373  Intermediate Lab 6

Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.***

Senior

               Tier III 4
ASTR 403      Extragalactic Astrophysics and Cosmology 3
ASTR 410**    Observ. Astrophysics 3
ASTR 301**    Astronomy Lab 1-3
ASTR 450**    Studies in Astronomy 1-3
PHYS 411      Thermodynamics 4
PHYS 412*     Kinetic Theory and Stat. Mechanics 4
PHYS 427, 428  Elec. and Magnetism 8
PHYS 429*     Electromag. and Relativity 3
PHYS 451*     Quantum Mechanics 4

Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.***

If you are in the Honors Tutorial Program, special combinations of some of the above courses are available. Consult with the pre-astronomy advisor.

* Strongly recommended.

** A total of at least six hours in combined coursework from ASTR 310, 410, and 450 is required.

*** Beneficial PHYS electives include 303 Computing Methods in Physics, 423 Optics, and 453 Nuclear and Particle Physics.

Physics-Premeteorology Major (B.S.)

Special curriculum; major code BS3336

The following interdisciplinary program in the Departments of Geography, Mathematics, and Physics is designed to prepare you for graduate training in the fields of meteorology, climatology, and atmospheric physics. The program can be taken with an emphasis in geography, mathematics, or physics (see department listings in this section). If you choose the mathematics emphasis, contact the Department of Mathematics for advising.

Freshman

CHEM 151               Fund. of Chemistry 5
CHEM 152               Fund. of Chemistry 5
GEOG 101               Elements of Physical Geog. 5
GEOL 101               Intro to Geology 5
MATH 263A 263B, 263C   (or advanced placement), Analytic Geom. and Calc. 12
                        English composition 5

Sophomore

GEOG 201           Environmental Geography 4
GEOL 211            Oceanography 4
MATH 263D         Analytic Geom. and Calc. 4
MATH 340          Differential Equations 4
MATH 440          Vector Analysis 4
MATH 441          Fourier Series and Partial Diff. Equations 4
PHYS 251, 252, 253  General Physics 15

Junior

GEOG 302      Meteorology 5
GEOG 303      Climatology 5
GEOG 304      Observations in Meteorology 2
PHYS 311, 312  Mechanics 8
               English composition 4

Senior

Two courses in computer programming or quantitative methods (see advisor for approved list) 10

GEOG 405   Pract. in Meteorological Forecasting 2-10PHYS 411   Thermodynamics 4

Physics emphasis requirements

CE 340         Fluid Mechanics 5
PHYS 272, 273  Electronic Lab 4
PHYS 316      Contemporary Physics 3
PHYS 412      Kinetic Theory and Statistical Mechanics 4
or PHYS 423    Optics

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Political Communication Certificate Program

The Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Communication jointly sponsor a certificate in political communication for students who wish to supplement their undergraduate major with an inquiry into the arena of political communication. Political communication encompasses the interactions of political figures, political interests, the press, and the public in their efforts to persuade and influence political outcomes. The program is open to any undergraduate student in the university.

To receive a certificate in political communication, you must complete POCO 201 Introduction to Political Communication and POCO 401 Seminar in Political Communication, as well as 22 quarter hours from the courses listed below. No more than two courses from any one department can be counted toward the certificate.

A Political Communication Certificate is awarded upon completion of the requirements and graduation from the university. Notation of the award is recorded on your transcript. Consult the director of the Center for Political Communication before the deadline for graduation to ensure that the certificate will be awarded.

Required Courses

POCO 201   Intro to Political Comm. 3POCO 401   Seminar in Political Comm. 5

Courses in the Curriculum

ECON 316    Economics and the Law 4
ECON 430    Public Finance 4
INCO 250    Intro to Rhetorical Theory 4
INCO 342    Comm. and Persuasion 4
INCO 352    Political Rhetoric 4
INCO 430    Com. and the Campaign 5
INCO 442    Resp. and Freedom of Speech 4
JOUR 411    Communication Law 4
JOUR 412    Mass Media and Society 3
JOUR 464    Public Affairs Reporting 3
JOUR 471    Public Relations Reporting 5
LING 280    Language in America 5
LING 420S   Linguistics and Semiotics 4
PHIL 240    Social and Political Philosophy 4
PHIL 442    Philosophy of Law 5
POLS 250    International Relations 5
POLS 304    State Politics 300-400 4
POLS 405    American Political Parties 4
POLS 406    Elections and Campaigns 4
POLS 410    Public Policy Analysis 4
POLS 415    The American Presidency 4
POLS 417    Legislative Processes 5
POLS 418    nterest Groups 4
POLS 420    Women, Law, and Politics 4
POLS 424    Intergovernmental Politics 4
POLS 476A   American Political Thought 4
POLS 476B   American Political Thought 4
POLS 481    Modern Political Analysis 4
POLS 490B   Studies in Amer. Pub. Opinion 4
PSY 304     Human Learning and Cognitive Processes 4
PSY 336     Social Psychology 4
SOC 412     Public Opinion Processes 4
SOC 413     Mass Communication 4
SOC 414     ontemporary Social Movements 4
SOC 432     Political Sociology 4
SOC 465     Social Change 4
TCOM 370    Mass Communication Theories 4
TCOM 371    Effects of Mass Communication 4
TCOM 453    Law and Regulation 4
TCOM 475    Politics and the Electronic Media 4

Political Science

Political Science Major (B.A.)

Major code BA4201

The major requirement is a minimum of 52 hours including

POLS 101   Amer. Natl. Government 4
POLS 150   Current World Problems 4
POLS 270   Political Theory 4

Two additional 200-level courses

At least four 300- and 400-level courses in one of the following tracks:

American politics

POLS 301, 304, 306, 310, 319, 323, 401, 402, 405, 406, 407, 415, 417, 418, 420, 424, 425, 476A, 476B

Comparative politics

POLS 331, 333, 340, 429, 432, 434, 435, 438, 439, 441, 442, 445, 446, 447A, 447B, 463, 464

International relations

POLS 354, 427, 433, 452, 455, 456, 457, 459, 463, 464

Political theory

POLS 371, 372, 373, 404, 475, 476A, 476B, 477, 478, 479

Public policy and administration

POLS 304, 310, 320, 407, 408, 410, 412, 413, 414, 424, 425, 484, 486, 487, 488

Public law

POLS 301, 374, 401, 402, 404, 409, 413, 420, 455, 477

Identity and social movements

POLS 319, 323, 418, 420, 478

General Politics

One 300- or 400-level course from each of four different tracks

All majors are encouraged to take additional courses designed to develop skills, including POLS 305J, 390, 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, and 495.

Political Science Minor

Minor code OR4201

The minor in political science requires a minimum of 28 hours, including POLS 101, 150, 270, and at least 16 hours at the 300-400 level.

Political Science Pre-Foreign Service Major (B.A.)

Special curriculum; major code BA4202

To prepare for the annual foreign service officer examinations, you are advised to acquire as broad an education as possible. Facility in written and spoken English; competency in a foreign language; and a good background in economics, history, political science, business, or public administration are essential. A pre-foreign service major is available through the Departments of Economics, History, or Political Science. You can obtain de-tailed information about foreign service officer examinations, including sample questions from previous examinations, from these departments.

Political Science-Prelaw (B.A.)

Special curriculum; major code BA4203

If you are in the College of Arts and Sciences and plan to enter law school, complete the specific requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree. No special curriculum is prescribed. As a prelaw major, you may complete a major of your principal interest. The Departments of Economics, English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology have designated prelaw advisors. For further information, see �Law� in this section of the catalog.

Political Science-Public Policy and Administration Major (B.A.)

Special curriculum; major code BA4200

The interdisciplinary program in public policy and administration is designed to provide broad training in preparation for a career with local, state, or federal government in the areas of budgeting, personnel administration, intergovernmental relations, program planning and evaluation, and general administration.

You must meet general requirements for the B.A. and those for a major in political science. Be careful to meet the prerequisites for all courses. You are encouraged to gain as broad an understanding of politics as political science majors, since politics is a crucial element in public administration.

For further information and advice, consult the public administration advisor in the Department of Political Science.

Required courses

ECON 103    Microeconomics 4
ECON 104    Macroeconomics 4
CS 120       Computer Literacy 4
PSY 221      Elem. Stat. for Beh. Sciences 5
or QBA 201   Intro to Business Statistics or 4
or POLS 482  Quant. Political Analysis or 5
POLS 102    Issues in American Politics 4
POLS 210    Public Administration 4
POLS 310    American Domestic Policy 4
POLS 304    State Politics 4
or POLS 320  Urban Politics

Any five of the following:

POLS 407   Politics of Urban Dev. 4
POLS 408   Urban Public Admin. 4
POLS 410   Public Policy Analysis 4
POLS 412   Public Personnel Admin. 4
POLS 413   Administrative Law 4
POLS 414   Org. Theory and Politics 4
POLS 424   Intergovernmental Relations in the U.S. 4
POLS 425   Environ. and Natural Res. Politics and Policy 4
POLS 429   Comparative Public Admin. 4
POLS 484   Mgt. Skills for Public Admin. 5
POLS 486   Public Budgeting 4
POLS 487   Financial Mgt. in Govt. 4
POLS 488   Public Dispute Resolution 4

Select additional courses in political science to satisfy the requirement for a political science major. The major consists of a total of at least 52 hours in political science, including POLS 101, 150, and 270.

Recommended electives

ACCT 201   Financial Accounting 4
ACCT 202   Managerial Accounting 4
ECON 425   Public Policy Economics 4
ECON 430   Public Finance 4
FIN 325     Managerial Finance 4
GEOG 201   Environmental Geography 4
GEOG 326   Urban Geography 4
GEOG 350   Land Use Planning 4
POLS 409   Criminal Procedure 4
POLS 495   Internship 4
SOC 430    Soc. of Organizations 4

Psychology

Psychology Major (B.A.)

Major code BA4101

The major requirement for the B.A. in psychology consists of a minimum of 50 quarter hours and a maximum of 72 hours. All majors are required to take

PSY 101   General Psychology 5
PSY 221   Stat. for Beh. Sciences 5
PSY 226   Experimental Psychology 4

Biological-at least one of the following:

PSY 201    Sensation and Perception 4
PSY 203    Learning 4
PSY 312    Physiol. Psychology 4
PSY 314    Comp. Psychology 5
PSY 327    Human Psychophysiol. 4
PSY 490*   Seminars 3-5

Cognitive-at least one of the following:

PSY 304    Human Learning and Cognitive Processes 4
PSY 305    Human Memory 4
PSY 307    Psycholinguistics 4
PSY 308    Human Judgment and Decision Making 4
PSY 490*  Seminars 3-5

Developmental-at least two of the following:

PSY 273    Child and Adoles. Psych. 4
PSY 275    Educ. Psychology 4
PSY 315    Behavior Genetics and Individual Differences 5
PSY 374    Psych. of Adulthood and Aging 4
PSY 376    Psychological Disorders of Childhood 4
PSY 378    Psychology of Gender 4
PSY 470    Prenatal Influences on Development 4
PSY 490*  Seminars 3-5

Clinical-at least two of the following:

PSY 233    Psych. of Personality 4
PSY 332    Abnormal Psychology 4
PSY 341    Tests and Measurements 4
PSY 351    Intro to Clinical and Counseling Psychology 4
PSY 380    Psych. of Health and Illness 4
PSY 430    Psychoactive Drugs 4
PSY 490*  Seminars 3-5

Social-Organizational-at least two of the following:

PSY 261    Industr. and Org. Psych. 4
PSY 310    Motivation 4
PSY 335    Environ. Psychology 5
PSY 336    Social Psychology 4
PSY 337    Social Psych. of Justice 4
PSY 361    Adv. Org. Psychology 4
PSY 362    Personnel Psych. 4
PSY 490*  Seminars 3-5

At least four courses at the 300 level or above(if you plan to attend graduate school in psychology, you should include PSY 233, 273, 312, 304, 321, 332, 336, and 418.)

A three-course sequence in one of seven natural science areasas outlined below. These courses were chosen to provide a basic foundation in at least one science area, while allowing flexibility in the choice of area. All of these courses also count as natural sciences options for Arts and Sciences area requirements.

Biological Sciences: BIOS 170, 171, and any BIOS or MICR course at the 200 level or above
or
BIOL 101, BIOS 103, and any BIOS or MICR course at the 200 level or above
or
BIOS 103 and any two BIOS or MICR courses at the 200 level or above

Chemistry: 121, 122, and 123 or 151, 152, and 153.

Environmental and Plant Biology: 101, and either 220, 225, 247, or 248, and any 300- level course or 110, 111, and any 300-level course.

Geography: 101, 302, and 303.

Geology: 101, 211, and 215, or 221.

Physics: 201, 202, and 203.

Two courses in either math or computer scienceas outlined below. These courses were chosen to ensure that you have at least a basic literacy in math or computer science. Both the math and computer science courses allow you to choose from a wide range of levels. Three of the courses (MATH 113, 115, and CS 220) do not count as natural sciences options for Arts and Sciences area requirements.

Math: 113, 115, 150, 163A, 163B, 211, 263A, 263B, 263C, or 263D. See the Courses of Instruction section for math prerequisites and sequence restrictions (e.g., no credit for MATH 250 if you have taken PSY 221). Computer Science: Any course numbered 200 or above.

For qualified students, the department offers a departmental honors program. A detailed description is available from the department; apply to the assistant chair for undergraduate affairs.

Requirements for all psychology programs are structured to provide you with exposure to several areas of psychology, while providing latitude in selecting courses to fit your needs and interests. Consult your academic advisor early in your program to plan appropriate course selections, particularly if you are considering graduate work in psychology.

At the graduate level, the department offers doctoral programs in clinical, experimental, and industrial-organizational psychology and a master's program in experimental psychology. Information about the graduate programs is available from the assistant chair for graduate affairs.

*490 seminars that apply to these area requirements are approved by the assistant chair for undergraduate affairs when the seminar is offered. Some 490s do not apply to any area.

Note: All students are required to obtain experience with the methodology of psychological research through participation in psychology experiments or through the completion of an equivalent option. According to ethical guidelines, you may withdraw, without penalty, at any time from an experiment in which you are participating.

Psychology Minor

Minor code OR4101

The minor in psychology consists of a minimum of 28 hours, with at least two courses at the 300 level or above. PSY 101 and 120 or 221 are required. In addition, at least one course is required in four of the following five areas:

A Biological: 201, 203, 312, 314, 327, 490*
B Cognitive: 304, 305, 307, 308, 490*
C Developmental: 273, 275, 315, 374, 376, 378, 470, 490*
D Clinical: 233, 332, 341, 351, 380, 430, 490*
E Social-Organizational: 261, 310, 335, 336, 337, 361, 362, 490*

*490 seminars that apply to these area requirements are approved by the assistant chair for undergraduate affairs when the seminar is offered. Some 490s do not apply to any area.

Psychology Pre-Physical Therapy Major (B.A.)

Special curriculum; major code BA4105

This program prepares you to transfer to a physical therapy professional program after your junior year. Students not accepted into a physical therapy program or those who wish to complete a B.A. in psychology pre-physical therapy before applying should plan sufficient time to complete the courses listed below, plus additional Arts and Sciences requirements including the B.A. degree foreign language requirement.

The following program will not prepare you to complete a degree in biological sciences. If you are not accepted into the physical therapy program but desire to pursue a career in medicine or certain allied health fields, you should consider a major from the programs offered in biological sciences and chemistry, or from those offered through the College of Health and Human Services.

For further information about physical therapy, see the Physical Therapy listing in this section. See also the pre-physical therapy program listed under Biological Sciences in this section.

Freshman

CHEM 121, 122, 123*    Principles of Chemistry 12
                      English composition 5
MATH 163A, B         Calculus 7
PSY 101              General Psychology 5
PSY 221              Statistics 4
PT 259A               Intro to Phys. Therapy 2
SOC 101              Intro to Sociology 5
BIOS 170, 171          Intro to Zoology 10

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, and/or electives.

Sophomore-Junior

PHYS 201, 202,  Intro to Physics 10
PSY 226        Experimental Psychology 4
PSY 273       Child and Adolescent Psychology 4
PSY 312       Physiological Psychology 4
PSY 332       Abnormal Psychology 4
BIOS 302      Human Anatomy (soph) 6
BIOS 345, 346  Human Physiology and Lab (soph) 7
BIOS 352      Biomechanics 4
or PESS 302    Biomechanics (must be section for pre-physical therapy majors) 4
BIOS 445, 446  Physiol. of Exercise, Lab 7
PHIL 101      Fund. of Philosophy 5
PHIL 130      Intro. to Ethics 4
or PHIL 331    Moral Problems in Medicine or 5
ENG 305J     Technical Writing (jr) 4
or ENG 308J   Adv. Composition (jr) 4
             Tier II (A or T area) 4-5

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, and/or electives. BIOS 402, Human Neuroscience, is not required by Ohio University's School of Physical Therapy but may be required for admission to other programs.

Junior-Senior

PSY 374    Adulthood and Aging 4

one of:

PSY 201    Sensation and Perception 4
PSY 203    Learning 4
PSY 304    Human Learning 4
PSY 308    Human Judgment and Decision Making 4
PSY 327    Human Psychophysiol. 4

one of:

PSY 233    Psych. of Personality 4
PSY 351    Clinical and Counseling Psychology 4PSY 380    Psych. of Health and Illness 4
PSY 430    Psychoactive Drugs 4

one of:

PSY 275    Educational Psychology 4
PSY 315    Behavior Genetics and Individual Differences 5
PSY 376    Psychological Disorders of Childhood 4

two of:

PSY 261    Industrial and Organizational Psychology 4
PSY 336    Social Psychology 4PSY 337    Social Psych. of Justice 4
          Tier III (sr) 4-5

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, major courses, General Education courses, and/or electives.

*The 120 chemistry sequence is usually sufficient for physical therapy programs. Other biomedical and allied health areas may require the 150 chemistry sequence. The regular psychology major does not require chemistry.

If you are completing the B.A. in psychology pre-physical therapy and plan to start college-level foreign language with a course beyond 111, you are advised to begin foreign language in your freshman year and to complete PSY 101, PSY 221, and/or SOC 101 in the sophomore year. If you are starting foreign language with 111, begin language courses no later than the junior year.

#PHYS 203 may be required for admission to certain graduate and professional schools of physical therapy.

Degree in Absentia for Psychology Pre-Physical Therapy Students

To be considered for in absentia status, you must obtain written permission from the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. To obtain a degree in absentia, you must complete:

all Ohio University General Education Requirements, including Tier III all College of Arts and Sciences area distribution requirements and the language requirement

a minimum of 192 quarter hours, including the first year of the master's program in physical therapy and the following courses:

CHEM 121, 122, and 123 (or 151, 152, and 153); ENG 151, 152, or 153; MATH 163A and 163B; PHIL 101 and 130; BIOS 170, 171, 302, 345, 346, 352, 445, and 446; PHYS 201 and 202; PSY 101, 221, 226, 312, 273, and 332; two of PSY 275, 315, 374, 376, 378, 489*; one of PSY 233, 341, 351, 380, 430; one of PSY 304, 305, 307, 308; two of PSY 261, 310, 335, 336, 337, 361, 362; PT 259A; ANTH 101; SOC 101; ENG 305J or 308J.

*You may receive up to five hours of credit for volunteer work in a physical therapy setting. Volunteer hours are required for application to many physical therapy programs.

University Publications and Computer Services revised this file ( https://www.ohio.edu/catalog/98-99/colleges/majors6.htm ) on May 21, 1999.

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