Psychology Major

The following is only one source of information regarding a student’s program of study for a B.A. in Psychology. Note: Some courses required in the major will also fulfill requirements for the University core curriculum. Students should always meet with a faculty advisor for information on course scheduling, rotation, and selection and for planning an effective and efficient program of study. The total number of hours for a B.A. in Psychology is 124, including 37 hours of selected psychology courses as listed below, university general education requirements, and at least 6 hours of a Foreign Language at the 200 level or above. A grade of C or above is required in all courses taken to meet major requirements.

In addition to the University general education and degree requirements, the student must satisfactorily complete the following courses:

Major Courses

PSY 101 General Psychology (3)

PSY 201 Introduction to APA Style (1)

PSY 206 Human Growth and Development (3)

PSY 304 Abnormal Psychology (3)

PSY 454 Applied Statistics (3)

PSY 455 Research in Human Behavioral Sciences (3)

PSY 490 History and Systems of Psychology (3)

Social & Personality—Select two from the following: (6)

FS 330 Human Sexuality and Socialization (3)

PSY 305 Personality (3)

PSY 350 / WS 352 Psychology of Women (3)

PSY 370 Social Psychology (3)

PSY/WS 425 Gender Development (3)

Developmental—Select one from the following: (3)

PSY 302 Child Psychology (3)

PSY 328 Adolescent Development (3)

FS 421 Adult Development (3)

Experimental—Select one from the following: (3)

PSY 320 Physiological Psychology (3)

PSY 340 Sensation and Perception (3)

PSY 405 Cognitive Psychology (3)

PSY 406 Cognitive Neuroscience (3)

Applied—Select two from the following: (6)

PSY 360 Educational Psychology (3)

PSY 407 Psychology of Criminal Behavior (3)

PSY 408 Introduction to Counseling and Clinical Psychology (3)

PSY 410 Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3)

PSY 430 Basic Counseling Skills (3)