Psychology Major (Bachelor of Arts)

The psychology curriculum is sufficiently flexible to meet the needs of students preparing for a wide range of careers in the behavioral sciences or in related professions that involve working with people. Primary emphasis is placed on the applied dynamics of human behavior and relationships rather than on animal or laboratory psychology.

The major requirements and cognate courses are intended to provide a scientific base on which a balanced program of electives may be built in accordance with the individual needs and interests of each student.

Although specific requirements for admission to graduate programs in most universities will be met by the general major, the student should realize that graduate work may be impeded or prolonged in certain areas of psychology if special preparation is not obtained at the undergraduate level. For this reason, students who plan to continue academic work in psychology beyond the bachelor's degree are urged to consult with their advisors very early in their university careers.

A student majoring in psychology must complete 53 quarter hours in the major, the required cognates, the general studies program, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin. Senior students are required to take the Major Field Test (MFT) in psychology.

Required Courses:

PSYC 120Introduction to The Psychology Major

0

PSYC 140Introduction to Psychology: Social Foundations

4

PSYC 141Introduction to Psychology: Biological Foundations

4

PSYC 215Developmental Psychology

4

PSYC 271Research Methods and Statistics I

4

PSYC 272Research Methods and Statistics II

4

PSYC 344Social Psychology

4

PSYC 366Theories of Personality

4

PSYC 390Cognitive Psychology

4

PSYC 455History and Systems of Psychology

4

PSYC 466Biological Psychology

4

PSYC 492Abnormal Psychology

4

PSYC 495Colloquium: Orientation to Degree Completion

0

Electives (6 credits must be upper division)

9

Total Credit Hours:53

Electives must be chosen in consultation with the student's advisor.

Cognates:

Choose one science sequence with accompanying labs (12 credits):

BIOL 121Anatomy and Physiology

4

BIOL 121LAnatomy and Physiology Biology Lab

0

BIOL 122Anatomy and Physiology

4

BIOL 122LAnatomy and Physiology Biology Lab

0

BIOL 123Anatomy and Physiology

4

BIOL 123LAnatomy and Physiology Biology Lab

0

or

BIOL 141General Biology

4

BIOL 141LGeneral Biology Lab

0

BIOL 142General Biology

4

BIOL 142LGeneral Biology Lab

0

BIOL 143General Biology

4

BIOL 143LGeneral Biology Lab

0

Advanced courses may be substituted.

Choose one philosophy (4 credits):
PHIL 204Essentials of Critical Reasoning

4

or

PHIL 205Introduction to Philosophy

4