Psychology Major B.S.

Core Curriculum Courses
See the Core Curriculum Requirements42
Required courses in the major
Core Courses
Complete each of the core courses listed below. These core courses must be taken by ALL Psychology majors (17 sh).
PSY 2301Introduction to Psychology * 3
PSY 301Understanding Statistics Concepts and Controversies3
PSY 302Statistics and Research Design I4
PSY 305Statistics and Research Design II4
PSY 403Development of Modern Psy3
Natural Science Core
Complete 6 sh from the courses listed below.6
Physiological Psychology
Evolutionary Psychology
Learning Theories and Processes
Cognitive Psychology
Intro to Human Cognition ((For 4 + 1 Accelerated Bachelors/General Masters Program)) 4+1 Accelerated Plan students can take PSY 620 and/or PSY 350.
Social Science Core
If PSY 211 or PSY 310 is selected only one can count towards the Social Science Core.
Complete 6 sh from the courses listed below.6
Psychology of Sexual Behavior
Diversity
Psychology and Sociology of Diverse Populations
Abnormal Psychology
Psychology of Personality
Cognitive Social Psych
Group Processes: The Psychology of Groups
Development Core
Complete 3 sh from the courses listed below.3
Child and Adolescent Development
Psychology of Adolescence
Lifespan Development
Developmental Psychology ((For 4 + 1 Accelerated Bachelors/General Masters Program)) 4+1 Accelerated Plan students can take PSY 545 and/or PSY 322.
Applied Core
Complete 6 sh from the courses listed below.6
Applied Professional Ethics
Forensic Psychology
Industrial/ Organizational Psychology
Advanced Psychological Statistics
Research Apprenticeship
Research Apprenticeship
Research Apprenticeship
Introduction to Clinical Psychology
Health Psychology
Electives
Choose 3 hrs in any PSY course from 100 - 499 except PSY 300 or Development Core Courses not previously used in the major. 3
SPECIAL TOPIC
Independent Study
Required Minor
Minimum 18 hours required in the Minor18
Additional Electives Required
Electives required to meet minimum program hours (4 + 1 Accelerated Bachelors/General Masters students will require 25 university elective hours if they complete 12 SCH graduate hours)19
Total Hours120
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This course should be used to satisfy the Core Curriculum Requirements.

A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all courses in this Major .

4 + 1 Accelerated Program requires a minimum grade of B in PSY 301 and an overall University GPA of 3.5

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First Year
FallHoursSpringHours
ENG 13013ENG 13023
University Math Core -- MATH 1342 Recommended3HIST 13023
HIST 13013University Core -- Creative Arts3
CID 1300 or 23013PSY Social Science Core13
PSY 23013University Core -- Life & Physical Science3
 15 15
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours
University Elective Course3PSY 3013
PSY Developmental Core 23PSY Social Science Core13
University Core -- Life & Physical Science3University Core -- Literature, Philosophy, & Culture3
Degree Pathway - BS3PSY Elective Course (Any PSY course except 300)3
PSCI 23013PSCI 23063
 15 15
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours
PSY 3024PSY 3054
Minor Course3Minor Course3
Minor Course3Minor Course3
PSY Applied Core33PSY Applied Core33
University Elective Course3University Elective Course1
 16 14
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours
PSY 4033PSY Natural Science Core43
PSY Natural Science Core43University Elective Course3
Minor Course3University Elective Course3
Minor Course3University Elective Course3
University Elective Course3University Elective Course3
 15 15
Total Hours: 120
1

Choose from the following: PSY 211 or 310, 316, 317, 327, or 409

2

Choose from the following: PSY 319, 321, 322

3

Choose from the following: PSY 205, 214 (1 credit hour), 338, 339, 404, 411 (1 credit hour), 412 (2 credit hours, 413, 416, or 492

4

Choose from the following: PSY 315, 325, 341, or 350