Psychology Major (Bachelor of Science)
This major is recommended for students who plan to pursue graduate studies in psychology. A student majoring in psychology must complete 63 quarter hours in the major, consisting of the core requirements and at least six quarter hours of approved electives. In addition, the student must complete 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.
Although specific requirements for admission to graduate programs in most universities will be met by this 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 advisers very early in their university careers.
Required Courses:
| PSYC 120 | Introduction to The Psychology Major | 0 |
| PSYC 140 | Introduction to Psychology: Social Foundations | 4 |
| PSYC 141 | Introduction to Psychology: Biological Foundations | 4 |
| PSYC 215 | Child and Adolescent Development | 4 |
| PSYC 216 | Adult Development and Aging | 3 |
| PSYC 344 | Social Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 366 | Theories of Personality | 4 |
| PSYC 390 | Cognitive Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 455 | History and Systems of Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 464 | Introduction to Counseling | 4 |
| PSYC 466 | Biological Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 471 | Research Methods I: Design and Statistics | 2 |
| PSYC 472 | Research Methods II: Project Development | 2 |
| PSYC 473 | Research Methods III: Research Project | 2 |
| PSYC 492 | Abnormal Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 493 | Psychology Practicum | 3 |
| PSYC 495 | Colloquium: Orientation to Career and Graduate School | 0 |
| PSYC 498 | Senior Project in Psychology | 2 |
| | or | |
| PSYC 499 | Senior Thesis in Psychology | 2 |
| | Electives (6 credits must be upper division) | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 63 |
Electives: Must be upper division and chosen in consultation with the student's adviser.
Cognates:
Advanced courses may be substituted.