Curriculum
Recommended Schedule
A recommended course sequence to complete the major in four years.
Degree Sheet
A degree sheet for the Psychology B.A. is provided with the curriculum below for students’ convenience.
This sample degree checklist is intended to be used as a planning tool for students enrolled in the program for this academic year. It is recommended that students review the Academic Requirements report in their Student Center and meet regularly with an Academic Advisor to verify degree progression.
College Core Curriculum
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. Classes in the major may be used to fulfill this Core requirement. Consult an Academic Advisor.
Social Sciences (3 credits)
Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum. Classes in the major may be used to fulfill this Core requirement. Consult an Academic Advisor.
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. Classes in the major may be used to fulfill this Core requirement. Consult an Academic Advisor.
Major Requirements (58-59)
At least 18 credits in the major field must be upper division.
Introductory course (3 credits)
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 210 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3.00 |
| PSY 240 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3.00 |
Additional Major requirements (10 credits)
Anthropology or Sociology
Choose one course from the following:
| ANTH 101 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3.00 |
| SOC 101 | Principles 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. The selected course may only be used to satisfy this requirement.
| 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 |
Biology (4 credits)
Biology course must include a laboratory.
| BIOL 101A | Biology for Non-Majors | 3.00 |
| BIOL 101L | Biology for Non-Majors Lab | 1.00 |
| BIOL 189A | Fundamentals of Life Science Lecture | 3.00 |
| BIOL 189L | Fundamentals of Life Science Lab | 1.00 |
| BIOL 190A | Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lecture | 3.00 |
| BIOL 190L | Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lab | 1.00 |
Foundations and Principles (12 credits)
Choose four courses. Two courses must be selected from Group I and two courses must be selected from Group II.
Group I
Choose two courses from the following:
| PSY 303 | Foundations of Neuroscience | 3.00 |
| PSY 305 | Foundations of Perception | 3.00 |
| PSY 416 | Cognitive Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY 420 | Psychology of Learning | 3.00 |
Group II
Choose two courses from the following:
| PSY 201 | Lifespan Development | 3.00 |
| PSY 341 | Foundations of Abnormal Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY 360 | Foundations of Social Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY 435 | Personality | 3.00 |
Applied Methods and Specific Populations (6 credits)
Choose two course from the following:
| COU 320 | Drugs and Behavior | 3.00 |
| PSY 307 | Principles of Educational Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY 450 | Industrial & Organizational Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY 466 | Psychology of Sex | 3.00 |
| PSY 468 | Psychology of Inequality | 3.00 |
| PSY 469 | Psychology and the Legal System | 3.00 |
| PSY 470 | Health Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY 481 | Principles of Psychological Assessment | 3.00 |
Direct Learning (3-4 credits)
Choose one course from the following:
| PSY 375 | Advanced Undergraduate Research | 3.00 |
| PSY 490 | Capstone in Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY 497 | Supervised Field Experience | 4.00 |
Note: All Direct Learning course options are only offered as in-person courses during Fall and Spring semesters.
Psychology Electives (18 credits)
Except for PSY 101, PSY 210, and PSY 240, all psychology courses may be considered electives.
General Electives
General elective courses are taken to complete the 120 credits needed for graduation.
Upper Division Electives
At least 18 credits must be upper division.