The Bachelor of Science in Psychology provides our most comprehensive education in the field of psychology. Relative to those who acquire a B.A. degree, students who earn the B.S. degree will receive more advanced training in research methodology and statistical analysis along with a more thorough understanding of the natural sciences. This degree is strongly recommended for students who are planning to attend graduate school. 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
Core Curriculum (35-47)
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 (4 credits)
Mathematics requirement should be completed by the end of a student’s sophomore year.
Natural Sciences (10-12 credits)
| One course in Biological Science (prefix: BIOL) | |
| One course in Physical Science (prefix: AST, CHEM, or PHYS) | |
| One course in Earth Science (prefix: GEOG – excluding GEOG 106, GEOL, ENV, or NRES) | |
Among the above requirements, one course must include a laboratory component.
Social Sciences (3 credits)
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 credits)
| Another Social Science Course: ANTH, COM (except 101 or 250), COU, ECON, PSC, SOC, WMST | 3.00 |
| PHIL 102 | Critical Thinking and Reasoning | 3.00 |
Major Requirements (46)
Introductory course (3 credits)
Methods (9 credits)
PSY 210 and PSY 240 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 |
| PSY 375 | Advanced Undergraduate Research | 3.00 |
Foundations and Principles (15 credits)
Choose five 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 (6 credits)
Choose two courses 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 (4 credits)
| 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.