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Psychology Major, B.A. or B.S.

The B.A. and B.S. Psychology degrees prepare students for two broad possible post-graduate objectives: (1) Entry into a graduate school program in psychology or a related field as well as into other professional schools such as law, medicine, business, or theology. Since some graduate schools require proficiency in a foreign language or the use of computers, students may wish to include such courses among their general electives. (2) Placement in psychologically-oriented positions in human service, business, industrial, government, or mass media occupations. Students pursuing this objective are strongly advised to earn an additional major or its equivalent in a related area in order to enhance employment opportunities.

I. Required Courses

PSY 1100 Introductory Psychology (4 credits)
PSY 3301 Introduction to Statistics and Research (4 credits)
PSY 3302 Advanced Statistics (4 credits)
PSY 3312 Advanced Research Methods (3 credits)
PSY 4447 Research Laboratory (3 credits)
PSY 4487 History and Systems of Psychology (3 credits)

Subtotal 21 Credits

II. Required Electives

Select 9 credits of Psychology courses at the 4000 level, except PSY 4870 Pre-Internship Seminar, and PSY 4970 Internship in Psychology.

Select 13 credits of additional courses from the following:

Additional psychology courses, any level (may include 7 credits of PSY 4970
Internship in Psychology)
Advanced Biology course (up to 3 credits, with consent of advisor)
or Advanced Computer Science course (up to 3 credits, with consent of advisor)

Subtotal 22 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Major 43 Credits

A Total of 128 Semester Credits is Required for a Bachelor's Degree

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SUGGESTED SEMESTER SCHEDULE FOR PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR, B.A. OR B.S.

Freshman

PSY 1100 Introductory Psychology
Liberal Education Math requirement
Other Liberal Education requirements

Sophomore

PSY 3301 Introduction to Statistics and Research
Psychology electives
Liberal Education requirements

Junior

PSY 3302 Advanced Statistics
PSY 3312 Advanced Research Methods
Psychology electives

Senior

PSY 4447 Research Laboratory
PSY 4487 History and Systems of Psychology
Complete Psychology electives
Independent research (optional, see advisor)