Psychology B.A.
General Degree Requirements
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Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
- Students must complete a minimum of 60 credits in non-psychology courses.
- PSYX 290, PSYX 292, and PSYX 298 are limited to 6 credit hours.
- PSYX 390, PSYX 392 and PSYX 398 are limited to 3 credit hours.
- PSYX 330, PSYX 340, PSYX 360, and PSYX 385 may only count towards one category within the Psychology major.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Core Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| PSYX 100S | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYX 120 | Introduction to Psychological Research Methods | 3 |
| PSYX 222 | Psychological Statistics | 3 |
| or STAT 216 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| Foundation Courses | ||
| Complete four of the following courses: | 12 | |
| Fundamentals of Psychology of Aging | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Psychological Disorders | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Personality | ||
| Fundamentals Courses | ||
| Complete two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Fundamentals of Biological Psychology | ||
| Fundamentals of Psychology of Learning | ||
| Fundamentals of Memory and Cognition | ||
| Upper-Division Electives 1 | ||
| Complete five of the following courses: | 15 | |
| Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity in Psychology: LGBTIQ+ People and Health | ||
| Advanced Psychological Research Methods | ||
| Child Development (may only count once) | ||
| Psychology of Gender | ||
| Psychological Disorders (may only count once) | ||
| Child & Adolescent Psych Disorders | ||
| Trauma and Resilience | ||
| Comparative Psychology | ||
| Human Neuropsychology | ||
| Social Psychology (may only count once) | ||
| Multicultural Psychology | ||
| Evidence-Based Cognitive and Behavioral Treatments | ||
| Intro to Clinical Psychology | ||
| Forensic Psychology | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Personality (may only count once) | ||
| Advanced Supervised Research | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| History & System in Psychology | ||
| Counseling Theories in Context | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Seminar/Workshop | ||
| Addiction Studies | ||
| Math Requirement | ||
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3-4 | |
| Probability and Linear Mathematics | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Applied Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Total Hours | 45-46 | |
Four Year
Consider these add-ons to the Psychology major: Research, Internship, Service learning Minors, and/or another major
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Hours | |
| PSYX 100S | Intro to Psychology 1 | 3 |
| M 115 | Probability and Linear Mathematics | 4 |
| WRIT 101 | College Writing I | 4 |
| Foreign Language | 4 | |
| COLS 101 | First Year Seminar | 2 |
| This is a lot of credits for a first semester, which is why the conversation with your professional academic advisor is important. You will discuss the best plan for YOU so that you are learning and not overwhelmed. | ||
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSYX 120 | Introduction to Psychological Research Methods | 3 |
| General Education 1 | 9 | |
| Foreign Language | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Autumn | ||
| PSYX 222 | Psychological Statistics | 3 |
| PSYX fundamental or foundational courses 1 | 6 | |
| Intermediate Writing or General Education 1 | 3 | |
| General Education 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSYX fundamental or foundational course 1 | 6 | |
| General Education 1 | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Autumn | ||
| PSYX fundamental or foundational course 1 | 6 | |
| Advanced Writing course 2 | 3 | |
| General Education 1 | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Upper Division PSYX elective | 6 | |
| General Education 1 | 3 | |
| Elective | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Autumn | ||
| Upper Division PSYX elective | 6 | |
| Upper Division elective | 6 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Upper Division PSYX elective | 3 | |
| Upper Division elective | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 123 | |
Last Updated Autumn 2024
Three Year
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Hours | |
| PSYX 100S | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| M 115 | Probability and Linear Mathematics (or higher) | 4 |
| WRIT 101 | College Writing I | 4 |
| General Education Requirements | 6 | |
| COLS 194 | Seminar/Workshop | 1-6 |
| Hours | 18-23 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSYX 222 | Psychological Statistics | 3 |
| PSYX 120 | Introduction to Psychological Research Methods | 3 |
| Intermediate Writing Course | 3 | |
| General Education Requirements | 6 | |
| PSYX fundamental course | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Summer | ||
| Foreign Language 101 | 4 | |
| Foreign Language 102 | 4 | |
| Hours | 8 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Autumn | ||
| PSYX fundamental or foundational course | 9 | |
| General Education Requirement | 9 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSYX fundamental or foundational course | 6 | |
| Upper Division elective | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement | 6 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Summer | ||
| Upper Division PSYX elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Autumn | ||
| Upper Division PSYX elective | 6 | |
| PSYX 320 | Advanced Psychological Research Methods (Advanced Writing Course) | 3 |
| Upper Division elective | 6 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| Upper Division PSYX elective | 6 | |
| Upper Division elective | 6 | |
| PSYX 430 | Counseling Theories in Context (if PSYX 320 not completed) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 122-127 | |
Last Updated Autumn 2024