Psychology Major, BS

General Education Curriculum: (38-39 Semester Hours)

See General Education Curriculum Requirements  

BS Degree Requirements:

Bachelor of Science Requirements  

Major Courses (minimum grade of C)

• PSY 101 - General Psychology
• PSY 110 - Orientation to the Psychology Major
• PSY 201 - Introduction to APA Style
• PSY 206 - Human Growth and Development
• PSY 290 - Introduction to Research (Also listed as FSC 290  )
• PSY 304 - Abnormal Psychology
• PSY 315 - Cognitive Psychology
• PSY 320 - Physiological Psychology
• PSY 370 - Social Psychology
• PSY 454 - Applied Statistics
• PSY 455 - Research in Human Behavioral Sciences

Developmental: (Select One: 3 Semester Hours; minimum grade of C)

• PSY 302 - Child Psychology
• PSY 325 - Adult Development
• PSY 328 - Adolescent Development
• FSC 250 - Introduction to Aging (or a developmental psychology course targeting a particular age group and offered at the 200-level or above.)

Biological Bases of Behavior: (Select One: 3 Semester Hours; minimum grade of C)

• PSY 406 - Cognitive Neuroscience
• PSY 440 - Sensation and Perception
• a biological psychology course offered at the 200- level or above.

Major Electives: (Select 3; 9 Semester Hours; minimum grade of C)

NOTE 1: At least 6 of these hours must be at the 300-level or above.

NOTE 2: No more than 3 hours may come from PSY 449 - Practicum in Psychology  .

NOTE 3: FSC330 - Human Sexuality   is an approved option for this category.

NOTE 4: Students are encouraged to work with their advisor to choose elective that will best prepare them for their post-baccalaureate plans.

Additional Required Course: (3 Semester Hours)

• MA 123 - Statistics

Total Hours Required for a BS in Psychology: 120 Semester Hours