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
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
Psychology of Individual Characteristics
Psychology of Various 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
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 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 hours19
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 .

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Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallHours
ENG 1301 College Reading & Writing 3
University Math Core -- MATH 1342 Recommended 3
HIST 1301 History of the United States through Reconstruction 3
CID 1300
The Student and The University
or The Human Experience
3
PSY 2301 Introduction to Psychology 3
 Hours15
Spring
ENG 1302 Written Argument/Research 3
HIST 1302 History of the United States Since Reconstruction 3
University Core -- Creative Arts 3
PSY Social Science Core 1 3
University Core -- Life & Physical Science 3
 Hours15
Second Year
Fall
University Elective Course 3
PSY Developmental Core 2 3
University Core -- Life & Physical Science 3
Degree Pathway - BS 3
PSCI 2301 Princ of US and Tex Gov 3
 Hours15
Spring
PSY 301 Understanding Statistics Concepts and Controversies 3
PSY Social Science Core 1 3
University Core -- Literature, Philosophy, & Culture 3
PSY Elective Course (Any PSY course except 300) 3
PSCI 2306 Texas Government and Politics 3
 Hours15
Third Year
Fall
PSY 302 Statistics and Research Design I 4
Minor Course 3
Minor Course 3
PSY Applied Core 3 3
University Elective Course 3
 Hours16
Spring
PSY 305 Statistics and Research Design II 4
Minor Course 3
Minor Course 3
PSY Applied Core 3 3
University Elective Course 1
 Hours14
Fourth Year
Fall
PSY 403 Development of Modern Psy 3
PSY Natural Science Core 4 3
Minor Course 3
Minor Course 3
University Elective Course 3
 Hours15
Spring
PSY Natural Science Core 4 3
University Elective Course 3
University Elective Course 3
University Elective Course 3
University Elective Course 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours120
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