Psychology Major
The Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology introduces students to the major theoretical perspectives and primary empirical techniques of hypothesis testing in psychological science, as well as the application of psychological principles.
The following are required for the major in psychology:
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PSYC 1000 | Introductory Psych | 3 |
| PSYC 3090 | Univariate I & Lab | 4 |
| PSYC 3130 | Experimental Psychology & Lab | 4 |
| Biological Psychology | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Brain and Behavior | ||
| Comp Animal Behavior | ||
| Evolution & Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Child Psychology | ||
| Adolescent Psychology | ||
| Clinical Applications and Assessment | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Psychological Testing | ||
| Educational Psychology | ||
| Clinical Science and Psychological Disorders | ||
| Developmental Psychopathology | ||
| Introduction to Health Psychology | ||
| Cultural, Personality, and Social Psychology | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intro to African American Psychology | ||
| Intro To Social Psychology | ||
| Intro To Personality | ||
| Select a total of 9 additional psychology elective credits must be completed at the 3000 level or above (for a total of 29 hours at/above the 3000 level). 1 | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 32 | |
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Please note that ALL 3000 level courses count towards the 29 credits, including PSYC 3090 Univariate I & Lab (4 c.h.) and PSYC 3130 Experimental Psychology & Lab (4 c.h.), and the departmental distribution requirements
In addition:
Students majoring in psychology must complete the math courses necessary for the B.S. degree, one SSE laboratory course (and its co requisite) outside of (and NOT cross-listed with) PSYC, and one 3 credit non-laboratory SSE courses that is outside (and NOT cross-listed with) PSYC.
No more than 16 credits may be transferred to count towards the Psychology Major.
Psychology majors are limited to taking a maximum of three courses for credit towards the major while studying abroad.
Students must earn at least a 2.0 major GPA.
At least 29 credits must be taken at or above the 3000 level.
S/U graded courses do not count towards the major requirements.