7  Paths through the Psychology Major

The below pathways represent possible pathways through the Major; they are not the only possible paths. Students should note that there may be other requirements for the major not listed here. For example, all SM&C majors are required to take a four-credit course in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics. As this can be taken at any point during the course of study, it is not included here. Additionally, these pathways do not include clusters or other requirements described in the requirements.

The following terms are used to refer to classes:

7.1 Students who begin at Bard

7.1.1 Student who takes intro first semester

---
config:
  gitGraph:
    mainBranchName: "First year"
    mainBranchOrder: 4
---

gitGraph
  commit id:"Intro" tag:"Sem 1"
  commit id:"1st 200-level" tag:"Sem 2"
  branch "Second year" order: 3
  commit id:"PSY 201" tag:"Sem 1"
  commit id:"2nd 200-level"
  commit id:"PSY 202" tag:"Sem 2"
  commit id:"3rd 200-level"
  commit type: HIGHLIGHT id:"Moderation"
  branch "Third year" order: 2
  commit id:"1st 300-level" tag:"Sem 1"
  commit id:"4th 200-level"
  commit id:"2nd 300-level" tag:"Sem 2"
  branch "Fourth year" order: 1
  commit id:"SrProj 1" tag:"Sem 1"
  commit id:"SoCo"
  commit id:"SrProj 2" tag:"Sem 2"

7.1.2 Student who takes intro second semester

---
config:
  gitGraph:
    mainBranchName: "First year"
    mainBranchOrder: 4
---

gitGraph
  commit id:"Intro" tag:"Sem 2"
  branch "Second year" order: 3
  commit id:"PSY 201" tag:"Sem 1"
  commit id:"1st 200-level"
  commit id:"PSY 202" tag:"Sem 2"
  commit id:"2nd 200-level"
  commit type: HIGHLIGHT id:"Moderation"
  branch "Third year" order: 2
  commit id:"3rd 200-level" tag:"Sem 1"
  commit id:"1st 300-level"
  commit id:"2nd 300-level" tag:"Sem 2"
  commit id:"4th 200-level"
  branch "Fourth year" order: 1
  commit id:"SrProj 1" tag:"Sem 1"
  commit id:"SoCo"
  commit id:"SrProj 2" tag:"Sem 2"

7.1.3 Student who takes intro in their first year, but PSY 201 in the second semester of their sophomore year

---
config:
  gitGraph:
    mainBranchName: "First year"
    mainBranchOrder: 4
---

gitGraph
  commit id:"Intro" tag:"Sem 1"
  commit id:"1st 200-level" tag:"Sem 2"
  branch "Second year" order: 3
  commit id:"2nd 200-level" tag:"Sem 1"
  commit id:"PSY 201" tag:"Sem 2"
  commit id:"3rd 200-level"
  commit type: HIGHLIGHT id:"Moderation"
  branch "Third year" order: 2
  commit id:"PSY 202" tag:"Sem 1"
  commit id:"1st 300-level"
  commit id:"2nd 300-level" tag:"Sem 2"
  commit id:"4th 200-level"
  branch "Fourth year" order: 1
  commit id:"SrProj 1" tag:"Sem 1"
  commit id:"SoCo"
  commit id:"SrProj 2" tag:"Sem 2"

7.1.4 Student who takes intro in second year

This student will have a somewhat compressed schedule, but will be able to complete their studies.

---
config:
  gitGraph:
    mainBranchName: "First year"
    mainBranchOrder: 4
---

gitGraph
  commit id:"Other courses"
  branch "Second year" order: 3
  commit id:"Intro" tag:"Sem 1"
  commit id:"PSY 201" tag:"Sem 2"
  commit id:"1st 200-level"
  commit type: HIGHLIGHT id:"Advising"
  branch "Third year" order: 2
  commit id:"PSY 202" tag:"Sem 1"
  commit id:"2nd 200-level"
  commit type: HIGHLIGHT id:"Moderation"
  commit id:"3rd 200-level" tag:"Sem 2"
  commit id:"1st 300-level"
  branch "Fourth year" order: 1
  commit id:"2nd 300-level" tag:"Sem 1"
  commit id:"SrProj 1"
  commit id:"SoCo"
  commit id:"SrProj 2" tag:"Sem 2"
  commit id:"4th 200-level" tag:"Sem 2"

7.2 Transfer Students

7.2.1 Second-year transfer

Students who transfer in their second year without Psychology courses should follow the example above of a student who takes intro in their second year. If they have already taken a course that counts for Introduction to Psychological Science, they should share the syllabus with the Psychology Program to get it approved. They should then follow the example above of a student who took intro in their first year—dependent on there being seats in PSY 201 or other 200-level classes.

7.2.2 Third-year transfer who has taken Statistics or Research Methods

These courses must be approved by the Psychology Program. Students should share syllabi for their Introduction to Psychological Science course, as well as Statistics and/or Research Methods, with their Psychology advisor to have them approved. If they need to take PSY 201 or PSY 202 at Bard, they should note that there may not be seats in those courses in their first semester, but they should consult with their advisor.

If a student in this situation has already taken other courses that would count as a 200-level Psychology course, they should also get those syllabi approved by the Psychology Program.

---
config:
  gitGraph:
    mainBranchName: "First year"
    mainBranchOrder: 4
---

gitGraph
  commit id:"Intro transfer"
  commit id:"Other courses"
  branch "Second year" order: 3
  commit id:"PSY 201/202 transfer"
  commit id:"Other PSY course transfers"
  branch "Third year—at Bard" order: 2
  commit id:"PSY 201/202" tag:"Sem 1"
  commit id:"1st 200-level (as needed)"
  commit id:"2nd 200-level"
  commit type: HIGHLIGHT id:"Moderation"
  commit id:"3rd 200-level" tag:"Sem 2"
  commit id:"1st 300-level"
  branch "Fourth year" order: 1
  commit id:"2nd 300-level" tag:"Sem 1"
  commit id:"SrProj 1"
  commit id:"SoCo"
  commit id:"SrProj 2" tag:"Sem 2"
  commit id:"4th 200-level"

7.2.3 Third-year transfer student who has NOT completed Statistics or Research Methods

Assuming such a student has already taken a course that counts for Introduction to Psychological Science, they should share the syllabus with the Psychology Program to get it approved. These students should note that there may not be seats in PSY 201 or PSY 202 in their first semester, but they should consult with their advisor.

If a student in this situation has already taken other courses that would count as a 200-level Psychology course, they should also get those syllabi approved by the Psychology Program.

Such students should also note that they must complete requirements to Moderate before Moderating, and that they will likely be at Bard for at least five semesters.

---
config:
  gitGraph:
    mainBranchName: "First year"
    mainBranchOrder: 5
---

gitGraph
  commit id:"Other courses"
  branch "Second year" order: 4
  commit id:"Intro transfer"
  branch "Third year—at Bard" order: 3
  commit id:"PSY 201" tag:"Sem 1"
  commit id:"1st 200-level"
  commit type: HIGHLIGHT id:"Moderation"
  commit id:"PSY 202" tag:"Sem 2"
  commit id:"2nd 200-level"
  commit id:"3rd 200-level"
  branch "Fourth year" order: 2
  commit id:"1st 300-level" tag:"Sem 1"
  commit id:"4th 200-level"
  commit id:"2nd 300-level" tag:"Sem 2"
  commit id:"SrProj 1"
  commit id:"SoCo"
  branch "Fifth year" order: 1
  commit id:"SrProj 2" tag:"Sem 2"

7.2.4 Third-year transfer who has NOT taken any Psychology courses

Such transfer students should plan to take more than four semesters at Bard, and should follow the example above of a student who takes intro in their second year. Where possible, such students may take extra courses in some semesters to finish in five semesters (rather than six).