PSYC-FPX3700 Statistics for Psychology PSYC-FPX3700 Statistics for Psychology –

Learners apply quantitative statistics to the study of human behavior. Learners systematically examine and test hypotheses and relationships using statistical software; interpret, display, and present statistical data; and analyze the validity of arguments based on statistics. In particular, learners gain and demonstrate skills required to conduct statistical sampling, define statistical assumptions and requirements, test statistical differences between and among groups, evaluate correlations, calculate effect size, and determine practical and statistical significance. Learners also consider career contingencies as they relate to statistics. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or prior learning assessment.

Program Points

3

Prerequisite

MAT-FPX2150, PSYC-FPX1010

BS in Psychology, General Psychology, FlexPath option

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Undergraduate learners in the General Psychology specialization integrate psychological knowledge with associated skills by engaging in a curriculum that presents fundamental and applied psychological concepts, theories, empirical findings, and historical trends. In addition to core courses, learners may take electives related to social media, workplace psychology, counseling and psychotherapy, gender and sexuality, abnormal psychology, criminal behavior, cognition and education, motivation and performance, positive psychology, and stress and trauma.

Successful graduates of this specialization are prepared to build on their knowledge and skills at the graduate level or pursue careers in a variety of settings, including education, public service, law enforcement and corrections, business, human development, and rehabilitation and mental health. Learners who pursue this specialization through the FlexPath option earn a BS in Psychology through self-paced demonstrations of competencies.

General Education Requirements

Choose 22.5 program points with a minimum of 2 program points from each category; see General Education Courses, FlexPath option.†

Required courses

Additionally, choose a minimum of 2 program points from English (ENG-FPX) courses.

Additional Program Requirements

Specialization courses: PSYC-FPX3700 Statistics for Psychology

At least 15 program points Choose an additional 6 program points of psychology courses. † Choose an additional 9 program points of upper division psychology courses. †

In addition, choose one of the following three courses.

Core courses

At least 21 program points