Psychology Major (Bachelor of Science)

This major is recommended for students who plan to pursue graduate studies in psychology. A student majoring in psychology must complete 63 quarter hours in the major, consisting of the core requirements and at least six quarter hours of approved electives. In addition, the student must complete 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.

Although specific requirements for admission to graduate programs in most universities will be met by this 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 advisers very early in their university careers.

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	Child and Adolescent Development	4
PSYC 216	Adult Development and Aging	3
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 464	Introduction to Counseling	4
PSYC 466	Biological Psychology	4
PSYC 471	Research Methods I: Design and Statistics	2
PSYC 472	Research Methods II: Project Development	2
PSYC 473	Research Methods III: Research Project	2
PSYC 492	Abnormal Psychology	4
PSYC 493	Psychology Practicum	3
PSYC 495	Colloquium: Orientation to Career and Graduate School	0
PSYC 498	Senior Project in Psychology	2
	or
PSYC 499	Senior Thesis in Psychology	2
	Electives	6
Total Credit Hours:		63

Electives: Must be upper division and chosen in consultation with the student's adviser.

Cognates:

BIOL 121	Anatomy and Physiology	4
BIOL 122	Anatomy and Physiology	4
BIOL 123	Anatomy and Physiology	4
	or
BIOL 141	General Biology	4
BIOL 142	General Biology	4
BIOL 143	General Biology	4
MATH 206	Applied Statistics	4
PHIL 204	Essentials of Critical Reasoning	4
	or
PHIL 205	Introduction to Philosophy	4

Advanced courses may be substituted.