Psychology - Undergraduate Program Requirements
The department offers two undergraduate degree programs in psychology, a bachelor of arts (B.A.) and a bachelor of science (B.S.). The B.S. degree emphasizes science, math and research-related courses to a greater extent than the B.A. If you are considering applying for graduate programs in psychology, or a career in research, you should choose the B.S.
Psychology (B.A.)
Required courses: 11
Psych 101: Psych & Society (3)
Psych 301: Res Methods & Analysis 1 (4)
Psych 302: Res Methods & Analysis 2 (4)
Other Requirements: 20
Choose courses as indicated below in consultation with the major adviser:
Choose at least one course from each of groups A, B, C and D below, including at least two (2) laboratory or techniques/methods courses. Take both courses in group E.
A) Social
Psych 321: Social Psychology: Theories & Research(3)
Psych 322: Techniques in Social Psychology Research (1)
(Corequisite: Psych 321)
Psych 430: Gender Roles (3)
B) Personality
Psych 324: Abnormal Psychology (3)
Psych 328: Theories of Personality (3)
Psych 329: Techniques in Personality Research (1)
(Corequisite: Psych 328)
C) Learning and Cognitive Processes
Psych 317: Learning: Basic Processes (3)
Psych 318: Experimental Techniques in Learning (1)
(Corequisite: Psych 317)
Psych 319: Memory & Cog. Processes (3)
D) Psychobiological
Psych 408: Drugs and Behavior (3)
Psych 410: Physiological Psychology (3)
Psych 411: Techniques in Physiological Psychology (1)
(Corequisite: Psych 410)
Psych 340: Developmental Psychology (3)
Psych 433: History of Psychology (3)
E) Other Required Courses
Psych 340: Developmental Psychology (3)
Psych 433: History of Psychology (3)
In addition, the student may select two other elective psychology courses to complete the 36 credits for a psychology major.
Additional requirements for this major (not counted toward the 36 credit minimum):
In the core curriculum, select the courses Social 152 (or 210 or 215) and Anthro 103 (or 221 or 241), or substitutes approved by the major adviser. For computer proficiency, select CompS 101 or an equivalent approved by the discipline. Completion of Math 120, 140, 150 and 211 is also recommended.
Major Total: 36
Psychology (B.S.)
For the bachelor of science in psychology, complete the bachelor of arts ( B.A.) program described above, with the following changes:
- Complete 3 credits of Psych 499: Independent Research.
- Select within the science options of the core curriculum either one year of biology or chemistry.
- Complete Math 140, 150, & Math 211, and select an academic minor in one of the science fields.
Major Total: 36
Available Minors
Sociology
Anthropology
Psychology