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 51 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 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 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 495	Colloquium: Orientation to Career and Graduate School	0
	Electives (6 credits must be upper division)	9
Total Credit Hours:		51

Electives must be upper division and chosen in consultation with the student's advisor.

Cognates:

BIOL 121	Anatomy and Physiology	4
	and
BIOL 122	Anatomy and Physiology	4
	and
BIOL 123	Anatomy and Physiology	4
	or
BIOL 141	General Biology	4
	and
BIOL 142	General Biology	4
	and
BIOL 143	General Biology	4
MATH 106	Introduction to Statistics	4
PHIL 204	Essentials of Critical Reasoning	4
	or
PHIL 205	Introduction to Philosophy	4

Advanced courses may be substituted.