Psychology Major (Bachelor of Science)

First Year - Credits: 32-33

• Quantitative Reasoning General Education Requirement   (Cr: 3)
• Science and Technology General Education Requirement   (Cr. 3-4)
• Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement  (Cr: 3)
• Electives   (Cr: 6)

• ENG 111 - Critical Reading and Writing I (Cr: 3)

• Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.

• ENG 112 - Critical Reading and Writing II (Cr: 3)

• Satisfies the Writing Designated Core requirement.

• INT 100 - Internship I (Cr: 2)
• PSY 100 - General Psychology (Cr: 3)
• PSY 110 - Lifespan Development (Cr: 3)
• SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (Cr: 3)

• Satisfies the Individual & Society General Education Requirement 

Sophomore - Credits: 32

• Global Issues General Education Requirement    (Cr: 3)
• Literary Perspectives General Education Requirement   (Cr: 3)
• Electives (Cr: 12)

• INT 200 - Internship II (Cr: 2)
• PSY 207 - Social Psychology (Cr: 3)
• PSY 212 - Psychopathology and Clinical Science (Cr: 3)
• PSY 235 - Statistical Methods in the Social Sciences (Cr: 3)
• PSY 236 - Research Methods (Cr: 3)

• Satisfies Writing Designated Requirement

Junior - Credits: 31

• Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement    (Cr: 3)
• Electives    (Cr: 6)
• General Education Elective    (Cr: 6)
• Psychology Electives (Must ve at the 300-level)    (Cr: 6)
• World Cultures General Education Requirement    (Cr: 3) 

• PSY 322 - Biological Psychology (Cr: 3)
• PSY 345 - Cognitive Psychology (Cr: 3)
• PSY 379 - Semester Internship Strategies (Cr: 1)

Senior - Credits: 30

• General Education Electives (Must be above the 100-level)   (Cr: 6)
• Psychology Elective (Must be above the 300-level)  (Cr: 3)
• Elective (Cr. 3)

• PSY 480 - Semester Internship (Cr: 12)
• PSY 489 - Senior Research (Cr: 3)
• PSY 490 - Senior Thesis (Cr: 3)

Psychology Electives

Psychology electives are any course with a PSY designation at the 300 level or above and SM 306 Psychology of Sport.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the psychology program, students will:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
• Apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Apply basic psychological concepts and principles in real world settings.
• Communicate effectively in written form within the conventions of the psychology discipline.
• Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in academic discourse within the psychology discipline.