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  Degree Requirements - Bachelor of Arts with a major in Developmental Psychology (120 credits)

  A minimum of 120 total credit hours in relevant coursework is required for the Bachelor of Arts with a major in Developmental Psychology. To obtain the undergraduate degree, a degree candidate must successfully complete the University's Core Curriculum and all department-designated major program courses, reaching a minimum of 90 credits within three years and have earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 by the end of their junior year. After successful completion of their first-year classes at òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ Law, credits will transfer back to the undergraduate institution to count as general electives.

  In addition to the òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ Core Curriculum, students majoring in Developmental Psychology for the Accelerated 6-year (3+3) Law Program are required to complete the following courses:

  The following three courses are required for the Accelerated 6-Year (3+3) Law Scholars Program:

  • LST 2000 Introduction to Legal Studies (3 credits) OR  POL 2010 Introduction to Law and the Judiciary (3 credits)
  • POL 2020 Criminal Law and Procedure (3 credits)

  • POL 3420 American Constitution and Public Law (3 credits)

  Requirements for the Developmental Psychology Major (36 credits)

  To obtain this undergraduate degree, the student must fulfill the requirements of the University Core Curriculum, any course prerequisites, the requirements for the 36-credit program major and must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours.

  Foundation Psychology Courses for all Psychology majors (18 credits)

  • PYC 1000 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
  • PYC 2010 Research Methods I (3 credits)
  • PYC 2020 Research Methods II (3 credits)
  • PYC 2500 Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
  • PYC 2600 Social Psychology (3 credits)
  • PYC 3420 Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)

  Developmental Psychology Major (15 credits)

  • PYC 2550 Child Development: Infancy through Adolescence (3 credits)
  • PYC 3140 Learning and Behavior (Lecture course only)
  • PYC 3400 Family Development and Parenting (3 credits)
  • PYC 4510 Psychology of Death and Dying (3 credits)
  • PYC 3540 Sex Differences and Sex Roles (3 credits) OR PYC 4400 Cross-Cultural Socialization (3 credits)

  Developmental Psychology Capstone (3 credits)

  • PYC 4730 Basic Practicum (3 credits)
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  Admission Requirements

  New students enrolling in the Accelerated 6-Year (3+3) Law Scholars Program must be seniors in high school with a 3.5 grade point average and 1280 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT.

  Candidates who meet the above criteria will be invited to continue to the next phase of the admissions process, which includes completing an admission interview or essay and submitting an additional letter of recommendation.

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  Information for Undergraduate Students in this Program

  A student who has enrolled in the Accelerated 6-Year (3+3) Law Scholars Program must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate majoring in Developmental Psychology at òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ each fall and winter term.

  All necessary undergraduate course work must be completed at the McNichols Campus within the three calendar years immediately prior to beginning the law school phase of the program at the University of òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ School of Law. Students must fulfill the requirements of the University Core Curriculum, as well as the required courses in the major and must have a minimum of 90 credits in this area.
  
  Apply to the School of Law during your junior year
  Students will be eligible to apply for the law school phase of the program in their third year of undergraduate studies. The following requirements must be met:

  • The College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences must certify that the student has or will have completed and passed all of the University and major requirements necessary for the conferral of his/her undergraduate degree (other than general elective credits) by the end of the junior year.
  • The student must:
    • Have an overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.5 at the end of the junior year.
    • Take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) no later than December of the junior year and obtain a score of at least 154.
    • Complete the òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ Law admission application with all required components by Feb. 1 of the junior year.
    • Meet the character and fitness requirements for admission to òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ Law.
    • Interview with the òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ Law Admission Committee.
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  Law School Admission Requirements

  Third-year òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ undergraduate students in this program will be eligible for admission into the University of òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ School of Law by meeting the following criteria, which include having:

  • Completed at least three years of appropriate coursework at University of òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ;
  • Completed the undergraduate major and Core Curriculum requirements with a minimum of 90 course credits;
  • Earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 by the end of their junior year;
  • Scored at least a 154 on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT);
  • Remained in good academic and disciplinary standing;
  • Completed the application process for òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ Law; and
  • Met all of the fitness, character and other criteria for admission required by òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ Law.

  Participating in the Accelerated 6-Year (3+3) Law Scholars Program does not guarantee entrance to the law school. If òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ Law does not grant admission, then a student remains in the undergraduate program to complete the bachelor’s degree. The student may then apply to law school through the regular law school admission process. The student will need to consult with his/her academic advisor for the best course of action

  Eligible students may apply only to the American J.D. Program. Students are not eligible for admission to the Canadian and American Dual J.D. (Dual J.D.) Program. If a student is interested in the Dual J.D. Program, he/she must apply through the regular admissions process. Students who do not meet all of the criteria for admission under the program or who are denied admission are welcome to apply for regular admission at the University of òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ School of Law in their senior year.

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  Financial Considerations

  In accordance with University policy on similar joint programs, students admitted under the program are considered graduate/professional students for financial aid purposes and will be considered for scholarship consideration at the time of admission to the University of òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ School of Law.
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  Example Undergraduate Course Schedule (Years 1-4)

  The Schedule below is intended only as a guide.  Course availability may vary by semester.  To achieve the minimum 90 credits from the University Core Curriculum and the major within three years, students must maintain full-time status each fall and winter semester and take 15 credits per semester. 

  Year 1

  Fall Semester  (15 credits) - Year 1
  PYC 1000: Introduction to Psychology
  LST 2000: Introduction to Legal Studies 
  Core A2 - ENL 1310
  Core B1 - MTH 1010
  Core D1 - PHL 1000

  Winter Semester (15 credits) - Year 1
  PYC 2500: Lifespan Development
  POL 2020: Criminal Law and Procedure
  Core B2 - STA 2250
  Core A1 - CST 1010
  Core C1

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  Year 2

  Fall Semester (15 credits) - Year 2
  PYC 2010: Research Methods I
  PYC 2550: Child Development
  PYC 2600: Social Psychology
  POL 3420: American Constitution & Public Law
  Core D2

  Winter Semester (15 credits) - Year 2
  PYC 2020: Research Methods II
  PYC 3400: Family Development &Planning
  PYC 2620: Exploring Leadership
  Core E1
  Core IT2

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  Year 3

  Fall Semester (15 credits) - Year 3
  PYC 3140: Learning and Behavior
  PYC 3420: Abnormal Psychology
  Core E2
  Core D3
  Core F1

  Winter Semester (15 credits) - Year 3
  PYC Diversity Option
  PYC 4730: Basic Practicum (3 credits)
  PYC 4510: Death and Dying 
  Core E3
  Elective

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  Year 4

  Year 4 is the first year of law school courses.
  After the successful completion of first-year courses at University of òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ School of Law, up to 30 credits transfer back to fulfill general electives requirements of the undergraduate degree.

  Example first year law school classes:
  Introduction to Legal Research and Communication (2 credits)
  Applied Legal Theory and Analysis I (3 credits)
  Civil Procedure I and II (6 credits)
  Contracts I and II (6 credits)
  Criminal Law (3 credits)
  Property I and II (6 credits)
  Torts (4 credits)

  Core Curriculum Flex (These classes can be taken in any order. Course recommendations
  included in select areas):

  • B1
  • B2: Recommended STA 2250
  • C1
  • C2: Recommended ECN or POL
  • D1 : Recommended PHL 1000
  • D2
  • D3: Recommended PHL 2500 or PHL 4240
  • E1: Recommended HIS 2500 or HIS 2510
  • F1
  • IT3: Recommended ECN 4355 oe ECN 4705
  • IT5