Department of Behavioral Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

The Psychology curriculum is designed to (1) prepare students for advanced study in psychology; (2) support, through electives, programs of study in other disciplines; (3) give a basis for entry into the job market; (4) arouse the curiosity of all students regarding human behavior; (5) provide opportunities for experiences outside the classroom by way of field programs and practical experiences.

The student majoring in psychology must, in addition to meeting the general education requirements:

Basic Core (12 hours):

• PSY 2003 General Psychology
• PSY/SOC 2053 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
• PSY/SOC 2063 Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences
• PSY 4003 Advanced Research Methods for Psychology

Topical Core (12 hours must be chosen from these classes):

• PSY 3003 Abnormal Psychology
• PSY 3053 Physiological Psychology
• PSY 3063 Developmental Psychology I
• PSY 3073 Psychology of Learning
• PSY 3153 Theories of Personality
• PSY/SOC 4043 Social Psychology
• PSY 4073 Cognitive Psychology

Other:

• Upper Division Elective, PSY 6 hours
• ANTH 2003 Cultural Anthropology or ANTH 1213 Introduction to Anthropology and SOC 1003 Introductory Sociology
• Minor or Second Degree

Curriculum

The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.

•  Freshman

  Fall		Spring
  ENGL 1013 Composition I1	3	ENGL 1023 Composition II1	3
  U.S. History/Government1	3	Science with Lab1	4
  Mathematics1	3	PSY 2003 General Psychology	3
  TECH 1001 Orientation to the University	1	Elective2,3	6
  Elective2,3	6
  Total Hours	16	Total Hours	16

•  Sophomore

  Fall		Spring
  Fine Arts & Humanities1	6	PSY Topical Core4	3
  Science with Lab1	4	PSY/SOC 2063 Research Design for the Behavioral Sciences	3
  PSY/SOC 2053 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences	3	Elective2,3	9
  Total Hours	13	Total Hours	15

•  Junior

  Fall		Spring
  SOC 1003 Introductory Sociology	3	ANTH 1213 Introduction to Anthropology or ANTH 2003 Cultural Anthropology	3
  PSY Topical Core4	6	PSY Topical Core4	3
  Elective2,3	6	Elective2,3	9
  Total Hours	15	Total Hours	15

•  Senior

  Fall		Spring
  PSY (3000-4000 level)	6	PSY 4003 Advanced Research Method and Lab for Psychology	3
  Elective2,3	9	Elective2,3	12
  Total Hours	15	Total Hours	15

¹See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
²A minor or second degree must be completed.
³At least 40 of the total hours required for graduation must be 3000 - 4000 level courses.
⁴See appropriate options in "Topical Core".