The Behavioral Sciences Department includes the allied disciplines of psychology, sociology, anthropology, criminal justice, and rehabilitation science, including minors in each area, an Associate of Science in criminal justice and in Ozark-Ouachita Studies. The student is offered the opportunity to develop an understanding of human behavior via the distinctive approach of each discipline as well as an integrated view of interpersonal, social, and cultural activities.
The department has several distinctive goals. It gives basic preparation which may lead to advanced study; it provides a career line for work in state and local agencies and programs; it provides practical experience and skills in human services; and it offers electives to support other programs of study in the University.
The student may select a major in psychology, sociology, rehabilitation science, or criminal justice. In addition, the student may select an Associate of Science in criminal justice or a minor in anthropology, psychology, sociology, rehabilitation science, or criminal justice.
While each area outlines a complete program below, one of the objectives of the department is to maintain maximum flexibility of planning with each student within the context of the broad range of offerings. Each student is encouraged to consult with a departmental advisor at the earliest opportunity to develop a program appropriate to his/her interests and goals.
The Psychology curriculum is designed to (1) prepare students for advanced study in psychology; (2) support, through electives, programs of study in other disciplines; (3) give a basis for entry into the job market; (4) arouse the curiosity of all students regarding human behavior; (5) provide opportunities for experiences outside the classroom by way of field programs and practical experiences.
The student majoring in psychology must, in addition to meeting the general education requirements:
Basic Core (12 hours):
Topical Core (12 hours must be chosen from these classes):
Other:
Curriculum in Psychology |
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| Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Fall Semester | |||||||
| Freshman | Sophomore | ||||||
| Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring | ||||
| ENGL 10131,T | 3 | ENGL 10231,T | 3 | Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 6 | Second Field of Study2,T | 3 |
| U.S. History/Government1,T | 3 | Science with Lab1,T | 4 | Science with Lab1,T | 4 | PSY Topical Core4 | 3 |
| MATH 1113T or higher | 3 | PSY 2003T | 3 | PSY 2053T | 3 | PSY 2063T | 3 |
| TECH 1001 | 1 | Elective3,T | 6 | Elective3,T | 6 | ||
| Elective3,T | 6 | ||||||
| Total Hours | 16 | Total Hours | 16 | Total Hours | 13 | Total Hours | 15 |
| Junior | Senior | ||||||
| Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring | ||||
| SOC 1003T | 3 | ANTH 1213 or ANTH 2003T | 3 | PSY (3000-4000 level) | 6 | PSY 4003 | 3 |
| Second Field of Study2 | 3 | Second Field of Study2 | 6 | Second Field of Study2 | 3 | Elective3 | 12 |
| PSY Topical Core4 | 6 | PSY Topical Core 4 | 3 | Elective3 | 6 | ||
| Elective3 | 3 | Elective3 | 3 | ||||
| Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 15 |
| Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Spring Semester | |||||||
| Freshman | Sophomore | ||||||
| Spring | Fall | Spring | Fall | ||||
| ENGL 10131,T | 3 | ENGL 10231,T | 3 | Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 6 | Second Field of Study2,T | 3 |
| U.S. History/Government1,T | 3 | Science with Lab1,T | 4 | Science with Lab1,T | 4 | PSY Topical Core4 | 3 |
| MATH 1113T or higher | 3 | PSY 2003T | 3 | Elective3,T | 3 | PSY 2053T | 3 |
| TECH 1001 | 1 | Elective3,T | 6 | Elective3,T | 6 | ||
| Elective3,T | 6 | ||||||
| Total Hours | 16 | Total Hours | 16 | Total Hours | 13 | Total Hours | 15 |
| Junior | Senior | ||||||
| Spring | Fall | Spring | Fall | ||||
| SOC 1003T | 3 | ANTH 1213 or ANTH 2003T | 3 | PSY (3000-4000 level) | 6 | PSY 4003 | 3 |
| PSY 2063T | 3 | Second Field of Study2 | 6 | Second Field of Study2 | 3 | Second Field of Study2 | 3 |
| PSY Topical Core4 | 6 | PSY Topical Core4 | 3 | Elective3 | 6 | Elective3 | 9 |
| Elective3 | 3 | Elective3 | 3 | ||||
| Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 15 |
| 1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements". 2A minor may be used to fulfill the 2nd field of study. 3At least 40 of the total hours required for graduation must be 3000 - 4000 level courses. 4See appropriate options in "Topical Core". TDesignates a block of courses that would provide for a seamless transfer into this program if equivalent courses are taken at another college or university. |
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The psychology minor is designed for students of any major who want to pursue an understanding of human behavior through psychology. Many majors could benefit from the psychology minor, but majors that are especially compatible include biology, business education, nursing, pre-med, pre-law, rehabilitation science, and sociology. The minor in psychology requires 18 hours of courses:
PSY 2003 General Psychology
PSY Electives (3 hours)
PSY Electives (12 hours of 3000 or 4000 level)
The Rehabilitation Science curriculum is designed to produce undergraduate rehabilitation generalists who have training and experience conducive to successful careers in various rehabilitation service programs. Within the Rehabilitation Science major six areas of emphasis are offered: 1) Addictions, 2) Aging, 3) Child Welfare, 4) Corrections, 5)Social Services, and 6) Vocational Rehabilitation.
The primary objective of the program is to develop personnel for careers with state and private agencies providing rehabilitation services to individuals with a disability. Until such time as the student enters graduate school, he/she may work in a variety of roles such as caseworker, evaluator, parole officer, probation officer, juvenile intake officer, children and family service worker, or a number of rehabilitation service-provider roles in direct service agencies or institutions. Examples of these agencies and institutions are state rehabilitation services, departments of social services, mental retardation centers, mental hospitals, correctional facilities, nursing homes, halfway houses, sheltered workshops, employment security divisions, disability determination, and occupational skills training schools.
The student majoring in rehabilitation science must, in addition to completing the general education requirements:
Curriculum in Rehabilitation Science |
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| Suggested Sequence of Courses | |||||||
| Freshman | Sophomore | ||||||
| Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring | ||||
| ENGL 10131,T | 3 | ENGL 10231,T | 3 | Science with Lab1,T | 4 | PSY 2063 or SOC 2063 | 3 |
| MATH 1113T or higher | 3 | Science with Lab1,T | 4 | PSY 2053 or SOC 2053 T | 3 | RS 3004 | 4 |
| SOC 1003T | 3 | ANTH 1213 or ANTH 2003 | 3 | PSY 3063T | 3 | Elective or Emphasis Area2,T | 8 |
| TECH 1001 | 1 | PSY 2003T | 3 | RS 3013 | 3 | ||
| RS 2003 | 3 | ElectiveT | 2 | ElectiveT | 2 | ||
| ElectiveT | 2 | ||||||
| Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 15 |
| Junior | Senior | ||||||
| Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring | ||||
| Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 3 | Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 3 | RS 3133 | 3 | U.S. History/Government1,T | 3 |
| RS 3023 | 3 | PSY 3003T | 3 | RS 40_43 | 4 | RS 40_43 | 4 |
| RS 3073 | 3 | RS 3123 | 3 | Elective or Emphasis Area2 | 8 | Elective or Emphasis Area2 | 8 |
| Elective or Emphasis Area2 | 6 | RS 40_43 | 4 | ||||
| Elective or Emphasis Area2 | 2 | ||||||
| Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 15 |
| 1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements". 218 hours of emphasis area courses are required. 12 hours in a primary emphasis and 6 hours in a secondary emphasis. 3Students who choose to complete a 12 hour internship (RS 4012) will do so either their last or next to last semester and will not take the three field placements RS 40_4. TDesignates a block of courses that would provide for a seamless transfer into this program if equivalent courses are taken at another college or university. |
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The rehabilitation science minor is designed primarily for psychology and sociology majors who want to add an applied dimension to their degree and are interested in working in a human services setting after completing degree requirements. It may also be of interest to business majors interested in working in human resources, nursing majors, education majors, and other degree programs. The minor in rehabilitation science requires 18 hours of courses:
RS 2003 Introduction to Rehabilitation Services
RS 3023 Principles and Techniques of Rehabilitation Science
*RS Electives (12 hours)
*Students who choose to complete a minor in rehabilitation science should consult with a rehabilitation science faculty member to discuss course selection and how they want their RS minor to supplement their major.
The Sociology curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in a range of careers or for advanced study in sociology, law, criminology, criminal justice, counseling, education, research, population, social work or other related fields. Sociology prepares majors to deal with the constant social change that is today’s world. In addition to understanding the organization of social groups and the human behaviors that comprise everyday social life, sociologists remain important contributors to the collection of data pertaining to these levels of human behavior. The undergraduate sociology major learns to identify problems, formulate appropriate questions, search for answers, analyze data, organize information, and express themselves in written and spoken communication. The undergraduate major provides a strong liberal arts degree for entry-level positions throughout the business, social service, and government worlds. In addition to the general education requirements, a student majoring in sociology must complete: (1) 30 hours of sociology including SOC 1003, SOC 2053, SOC 2063, SOC 2073, SOC 2083, SOC 3163, SOC 4283 and 15 credit hours of 3000-4000 level Sociology courses; (2) Complete a minor or major in a second field of study; (3) PSY 2003; and (4) RS 2003; and ANTH 1213 or ANTH 2003.
Curriculum in Sociology |
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| Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Fall Semester | |||||||
| Freshman | Sophomore | ||||||
| Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring | ||||
| ENGL 10131,T | 3 | ENGL 10231,T | 3 | PSY 2003T | 3 | U.S. History/Government1,T | 3 |
| Science with Lab1,T | 4 | Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 3 | Science with Lab1,T | 4 | Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 3 |
| TECH 1001 | 1 | ANTH 1213 or ANTH 2003T | 3 | SOC 2053T | 3 | SOC 2083T | 3 |
| SOC 1003T | 3 | MATH 1113T or higher | 3 | SOC 2063T | 3 | General Elective2 | 6 |
| General Elective2 | 3 | General Elective2 | 3 | SOC 2073T | 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 14 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 16 | Total Hours | 15 |
| Junior | Senior | ||||||
| Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring | ||||
| RS 2003T | 3 | SOC 3163 | 3 | SOC Elective (3000-4000 level) | 3 | SOC 4283 | 3 |
| SOC Elective (3000-4000 level) | 3 | SOC Elective (3000-4000 level) | 3 | Elective- Minor | 6 | Elective- Minor | 3 |
| Elective- Minor | 6 | Elective- Minor | 3 | General Elective2 | 6 | General Elective2 | 9 |
| General Elective2 | 3 | General Elective2 | 6 | ||||
| Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 15 |
| Degree Completion Plan Beginning in Spring Semester | |||||||
| Freshman | Sophomore | ||||||
| Spring | Fall | Spring | Fall | ||||
| ENGL 10131,T | 3 | ENGL 10231,T | 3 | U.S. History/Government1,T | 3 | Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 3 |
| Science with Lab1,T | 4 | Fine Arts & Humanities1,T | 3 | SOC 2053T | 3 | Science with Lab1,T | 4 |
| TECH 1001 | 1 | ANTH 1213 or ANTH 2003T | 3 | SOC 2063T | 3 | PSY 2003T | 3 |
| SOC 1003T | 3 | MATH 1113T or higher | 3 | SOC 2083T | 3 | SOC 2073T | 3 |
| General Elective2 | 3 | General Elective2 | 3 | General Elective2 | 3 | General Elective2 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 14 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 16 |
| Junior | Senior | ||||||
| Spring | Fall | Spring | Fall | ||||
| SOC 3163 | 3 | RS 2003T | 3 | SOC 4283 | 3 | Elective- Minor | 6 |
| SOC Elective (3000-4000 level) | 3 | SOC Elective (3000-4000 level) | 3 | SOC Elective (3000-4000 level) | 3 | General Elective2 | 9 |
| Elective - Minor | 3 | Elective- Minor | 3 | Elective- Minor | 6 | ||
| General Elective2 | 6 | General Elective2 | 6 | General Elective2 | 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 15 | Total Hours | 15 |
| 1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements". 2To be chosen in consultation with advisor. Students are strongly encouraged to pursue a foreign language. At least 40 of the total hours required for graduation must be 3000 - 4000 level courses. TDesignates a block of courses that would provide for a seamless transfer into this program if equivalent courses are taken at another college or university. |
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The sociology minor is designed to prepare students for employment in a range of careers that require an understanding of social processes and institutions. In addition, the sociology minor is provided for students whose major department requires a minor. The minor in sociology requires 18 hours of courses:
SOC 1003 Introductory Sociology
SOC 3133 Self and Society or CJ 2033/SOC 2033 Social Problems
SOC Electives (12 hours)
The Associate of Science degree program in criminal justice is designed primarily for students interested in police work at levels other than Federal. This degree will provide the basic, foundational, knowledge to supplement the police academy experience.
Completion of the requirement for the associate’s degree will provide the necessary background for those continuing study towards a bachelor’s degree. To qualify for the Associate of Arts in criminal justice, the student must satisfy the associate degree requirements, see "General Education Requirements" of this catalog and complete the following curriculum:
Curriculum in Criminal Justice |
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| Suggested Sequence of Courses | |||||||
| Freshman | Sophomore | ||||||
| ENGL 10131 | 3 | ENGL 10231 | 3 | U.S. History/Government1 | 3 | Social Sciences1 | 6 |
| Science with Lab1 | 4 | Science with Lab1 | 4 | Fine Arts & Humanities1 | 3 | General Elective | 6 |
| MATH 1113T or higher | 3 | Fine Arts & Humanities1 | 3 | CJ 2033 | 3 | CJ Elective | 3 |
| TECH 1001 | 1 | Social Sciences/Fine Arts/Humanities/Speech1 | 3 | CJ Elective | 6 | ||
| CJ 2003 | 3 | CJ 2043 | 3 | ||||
| Total | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | |||
| 1See "General Education Requirements". | |||||||
The criminal justice minor is designed to prepare students for a career in the field of criminal justice, e.g. police work, probation/parole or corrections. In addition, the criminal justice minor is provided for students whose major department requires a minor. The minor in criminal justice requires 18 hours of courses:
CJ 2003 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJ 2043 Crime and Delinquency
CJ Electives (12 hours)
Arkansas Tech University (ATU) and Northwestern State University (NSU) have agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding for a 2+2 program between the two institutions. The 2+2 program will allow students to complete the Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice at ATU and transfer in to the Bachelor of Art Degree in Criminal Justice at NSU. More information may be obtained from the Department of Behavioral Sciences.
This program is designed to enhance the educational experience of students wishing to remain in the state after graduation and was derived from student interest (across academic disciplines) in a variety of topics related to the Ozark-Ouachita region. This new Associate of Science program offers the opportunity for students from three separate colleges pursuing a diversity of majors to focus their academic energy on issues of importance to Arkansas and its citizens. One goal of the program is to foster academic collaboration between the University’s colleges with the hope of developing long-term research projects that combine the theories and methodologies of both the natural and social sciences. Another goal of the program is to make students uniquely employable to Arkansas businesses and to federal and state agencies targeted at cultural preservation, natural resource protection, and social services.
To qualify for the Associate of Science in Ozark-Ouachita studies, the student must satisfy the associate degree requirements of this catalog and complete the following curriculum:
Curriculum in Ozark-Ouachita Studies |
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| Suggested Sequence of Courses | |||||||
| Freshman | Sophomore | ||||||
| ENGL 10131 | 3 | ENGL 10231 | 3 | Fine Arts & Humanities1 | 3 | Social Sciences1 | 6 |
| Science with Lab1 | 4 | Science with Lab1 | 4 | U.S. History/Government1 | 3 | Approved Electives2 | 9 |
| Mathematics1 | 3 | Fine Arts & Humanities1 | 3 | HIST 2153 or HIST 4153 | 3 | ||
| TECH 1001 | 1 | Social Sciences1 | 3 | SOC 2023 | 3 | ||
| ANTH 1213 or ANTH 2003 | 3 | ANTH 2103 | 3 | General Elective | 3 | ||
| Total | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | |||
| 1See "General Education Requirements ". 2Apporved list of electives include: ANTH 3103, ANTH 3303, ANTH 3313, ANTH 4206, BIOL 1004, ENGL 4213, FW 2003, GEOL 1014, GEOL 2024, RP 1002, RP 1011, RP 1013, SOC 3063, SOC 3173. |
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The minor in anthropology concentrates on the areas of cultural anthropology. Within this subdivision, the emphasis concerns historic and contemporary cultures (ethnography) and prehistoric cultures (archeology). The Russellville Station of the Arkansas Archeological Survey is located on the Arkansas Tech University campus and offers traditional opportunities in the state for students interested in anthropology. The minor in anthropology requires 18 hours of courses:
ANTH 1213 Introduction to Anthropology
ANTH 2003 Cultural Anthropology
ANTH Electives (12 hours)
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