Psychology Major (Bachelor of Arts)
The psychology curriculum is sufficiently flexible to meet the needs of students preparing for a wide range of careers in the behavioral sciences or in related professions that involve working with people. Primary emphasis is placed on the applied dynamics of human behavior and relationships rather than on animal or laboratory psychology.
The major requirements and cognate courses are intended to provide a scientific base on which a balanced program of electives may be built in accordance with the individual needs and interests of each student.
Although specific requirements for admission to graduate programs in most universities will be met by the general major, the student should realize that graduate work may be impeded or prolonged in certain areas of psychology if special preparation is not obtained at the undergraduate level. For this reason, students who plan to continue academic work in psychology beyond the bachelor's degree are urged to consult with their advisors very early in their university careers.
A student majoring in psychology must complete 53 quarter hours in the major, the required cognates, the general studies program, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin. Senior students are required to take the Major Field Test (MFT) in psychology.
Required Courses:
| PSYC 120 | Introduction to The Psychology Major | 0 |
| PSYC 140 | Introduction to Psychology: Social Foundations | 4 |
| PSYC 141 | Introduction to Psychology: Biological Foundations | 4 |
| PSYC 215 | Developmental Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 271 | Research Methods and Statistics I | 4 |
| PSYC 272 | Research Methods and Statistics II | 4 |
| PSYC 344 | Social Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 366 | Theories of Personality | 4 |
| PSYC 390 | Cognitive Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 455 | History and Systems of Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 466 | Biological Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 492 | Abnormal Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 495 | Colloquium: Orientation to Degree Completion | 0 |
| | Electives (6 credits must be upper division) | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 53 |
Electives must be chosen in consultation with the student's advisor.
Cognates:
Choose one science sequence with accompanying labs (12 credits):
Advanced courses may be substituted.
Choose one philosophy (4 credits):
| PHIL 204 | Essentials of Critical Reasoning | 4 |
| or | |
| PHIL 205 | Introduction to Philosophy | 4 |