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 (13 hours):
- PSY 2003 General Psychology 5
- PSY 2053 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences/SOC 2053 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 5
- PSY 2063 Research Design for the Behavioral Sciences/SOC 2063 Research Design for the Behavioral Sciences 5
- PSY 3191 Careers in Psychology
- Capstone (choose one of the following courses):
Topical Core (15 hours must be chosen from these classes):
- PSY 3003 Abnormal Psychology OR PSY 3153 Personality Psychology
- PSY 3053 Behavioral Neuroscience OR PSY 4053 Sensation and Perception
- PSY 3063 Developmental Psychology: Childhood OR PSY 3183 Development Psychology: Adolescence
- PSY 3073 Psychology of Learning OR PSY 4073 Cognitive Psychology
- PSY 4043 Social Psychology/SOC 4043 Social Psychology OR PSY 3123 Evolutionary 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 Major
Curriculum
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1013 Composition I 1 |
3 |
| USHG 1XXX U.S. History and Government 1 |
3 |
| MATH XXXX Mathematics 1 |
3 |
| TECH 1001 Orientation to the University | 1 |
| Elective 2, 3 | 6 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1023 Composition II 1 |
3 |
| SCIL 1XXX Science with Laboratory 1 |
4 |
| PSY 2003 General Psychology 5 | 3 |
| Elective 2, 3 | 6 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| FAH 1XXX Fine Arts and Humanities Courses 1 |
6 |
| SCIL 1XXX Science with Laboratory 1 |
4 |
| PSY 2053 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences/SOC 2053 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 5 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 13 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSY Topical Core 4 |
3 |
| PSY 2063 Research Design for the Behavioral Sciences/SOC 2063 Research Design for the Behavioral Sciences 5 | 3 |
| PSY 3191 Careers in Psychology | 1 |
| Elective 2, 3 | 8 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| SOC 1003 Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| PSY Topical Core 4 |
6 |
| Elective 2, 3 | 6 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANTH 1213 Introduction to Anthropology or ANTH 2003 Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| PSY Topical Core 4 |
6 |
| Elective 2, 3 | 6 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSY (3000- 4000 level) | 6 |
| Elective 2, 3 | 9 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| CAPSTONE: PSY 4003 Capstone: Advanced Research Method and Lab for Psychology or PSY 4103 Capstone: Advanced Psychological Science or PSY 4203 Capstone: Psychology in the Community 5 | 3 |
| Elective 2, 3 | 12 |
| 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" above.
5Psychology majors must earn a grade of 'C' or higher.