The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology provides a comprehensive education in the field of psychology. Students who earn the degree will acquire a thorough understanding of the core disciplines in psychology, gain the ability to apply psychological principles, and develop proficiency in conducting and assessing empirical research. Students also will receive general training in key elements of a liberal arts education, including essential critical thinking and writing skills.
Students who are considering a career involving therapy or social work are strongly encouraged to complete the minor in Counseling along with the psychology degree.
Curriculum
College Core Curriculum (31-44)
English (3-8 credits)
Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum
Study and Technology Skills (0-2 credits)
Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum
Mathematics (3-5 credits)
Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum
Natural Sciences (7-8 credits)
Refer to the Natural Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Social Sciences (3 credits)
Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum
Humanities (6 credits)
Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum
Constitution-3-6-credits
Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum
Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum
Additional College requirements (6)
| ANTH 101 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3.00 |
| Another Social Science course: COM (except 101 or 250), COU, ECON, PSC, SOC, WMST | 3.00 |
Major Requirements (36-37)
Introductory course (3 credits)
Methods (6 credits)
Methods courses should be completed by the end of a student’s sophomore year.
| PSY 210 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3.00 |
| PSY 240 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3.00 |
Foundations and Principles (12 credits)
Choose four courses from the following:
| PSY 403 | Physiological Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY 405 | Perception | 3.00 |
| PSY 416 | Cognitive Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY 420 | Psychology of Learning | 3.00 |
| PSY 430 | Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood | 3.00 |
| PSY 434 | Developmental Psychology: Adolescence and Adulthood | 3.00 |
| PSY 460 | Social Psychology | 3.00 |
Applied Methods and Populations (3 credits)
Choose one course from the following:
| PSY 307 | Principles of Educational Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY 435 | Personality | 3.00 |
| PSY 436 | Drugs, Addiction, and Mental Disorders | 3.00 |
| PSY 441 | Abnormal Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY 466 | Psychology of Sex | 3.00 |
| PSY 481 | Principle of Psychological Assessment | 3.00 |
Direct Learning (3-4 credits)
Choose one course from the following:
| PSY 375 | Advanced Undergraduate Research | 3.00 |
| or | |
| PSY 497 | Supervised Field Experience | 4.00 |
Psychology Electives (9 credits)
Except for PSY 101 and PSY 210, all psychology courses, including those listed above, may be considered electives. At least 18 credits in the major field must be upper division.