Psychology B.A.

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

Recommended Schedule

A recommended course sequence for Psychology B.A. is provided for students as guidance to complete their major in four years.

College Core Curriculum (31-45)

English (3-8 credits)

Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum

Study and Technology Skills (0-3 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. (Excluding PSY 101)

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. (Excluding ANTH 101)

Additional College requirements (6)

Students must earn a C- or higher in courses used to fulfill the additional college requirements below.

Anthropology or Sociology

Choose one course from the following:
ANTH 101Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

3.00

SOC 101Principles of Sociology

3.00

Another Social Science Course

For the Additional Social Science course, choose a different prefix from the core social science course above.
Another Social Science Course: ANTH, COM (except 101 or 250), COU, CRJ (except 301 or 302), ECON (except 261 or 262), PSC, SOC (except 210 or 240), WMST

3.00

Major Requirements (45-46)

Introductory course (3 credits)

PSY 101General Psychology

3.00

Methods (6 credits)

Methods courses are only offered as in-person courses. These courses should be completed by the end of a student’s sophomore year.
PSY 210Introduction to Statistical Methods

3.00

PSY 240Introduction to Research Methods

3.00

Foundations and Principles (15 credits)

Choose five courses. Two courses must be selected from Group I and two courses must be selected from Group II.
Group I
Choose at least 2 courses from the following:
PSY 403Physiological Psychology

3.00

PSY 405Perception

3.00

PSY 416Cognitive Psychology

3.00

PSY 420Psychology of Learning

3.00

Group II
Choose at least 2 courses from the following:
PSY 201Lifespan Development

3.00

PSY 435Personality

3.00

PSY 441Abnormal Psychology

3.00

PSY 460Social Psychology

3.00

Applied Methods and Specific Populations (6 credits)

Choose two course from the following:
COU 320Drugs and Behavior

3.00

PSY 307Principles of Educational Psychology

3.00

PSY 450Industrial & Organizational Psychology

3.00

PSY 466Psychology of Sex

3.00

PSY 468Psychology of Inequality

3.00

PSY 469Psychology and the Legal System

3.00

PSY 470Health Psychology

3.00

PSY 481Principles of Psychological Assessment

3.00

Direct Learning (3-4 credits)

Choose one course from the following:
PSY 375Advanced Undergraduate Research

3.00

or

PSY 497Supervised Field Experience

4.00

PSY 375 and PSY 497 are only offered as in-person courses. They are available in the Fall and Spring semesters only.

Psychology Electives (12 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.

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

 College Core Curriculum
 31-45
 Additional College Requirement
 6
 Major Requirements
 45-46
 Electives (at least 21 credits must be Upper Division)
 23-38
 Total Credits
 120