Psychology Major, BA

General Education Curriculum: (38-39 Semester Hours)

See General Education Curriculum Requirements  

BA Degree Requirements:

Foreign Language (one area - minimum of 6 hours at the 200-level or above) 

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
• PSY 495 - Graduation Assessment

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
• PSY 442 - Behavorial Genetics
• Or a biological psychology course offered at the 200-level or above.

Major Electives: (Select Three; 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: FSC 330 - Human Sexuality  is an approved option for this category.

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

Additional Requirements

• MA 123 - Statistics (3 semester hours; minimum grade of D)
• Psychology Exit Exam (no score requirement) and Psychology Exit Survey (completed through PSY 495 )

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