Psychology

Freshman YearCredits
PSYX 100IS - Intro to Psychology4
Choose one of the following Math options:
Math placement exam at level 400 or higher
M 105Q - Contemporary Mathematics
M 121Q - College Algebra
STAT 216Q - Introduction to Statistics
University Core and Psychology Electives26
Year Total: 30
Sophomore YearCredits
PSYX 222 - Psychological Statistics4
PSYX 225 - Research Design and Analysis3
University Core and Psychology Electives23
Year Total: 30
Junior YearCredits
PSYX 490R - Undergraduate Research
or PSYX 495 - Field Pract in Applied Psy
3
University Core and Psychology Electives27
Year Total: 30
Senior YearCredits
PSYX 499R - Senior Thesis/Capstone3
University Core and Psychology Electives27
Year Total: 30
Total Program Credits: 120
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior & Senior Years
REQUIRED COURSES LISTED ABOVE44
PSYCHOLOGY ELECTIVES (as noted above):
Choose at least one course from each of the following four groups (12 credits):
Biological/Emotion/Motivation/Learning
Physiological Psychology
Health Psychology
Psychology of Learning
Cognitive
Sensation & Perception
Memory & Cognition
Consciousness
Judgment & Decision Making
Social/Personality
Social Psychology
Social Cognition
Psychology of Personality
Psychology of Prejudice
Developmental/Psychopathology
Developmental Psychology
Psychology of Aging
Abnormal Psychology
Choose at least four of the following courses (12 credits). Courses listed above in the four groups are also available:
Contemporary Issues in Human Sexuality
The Psychology of Film
Psychological Testing and Assessment
Psychology of Gender
Comparative Psychology
Drugs and Behavior
Behavior Modification
Forensic Psychology
History & System in Psychology
Integrated Mental Health Practices
Eating Disorders
Collective Memory
Indust & Organiz Psych
Advanced Behavior Analysis
Science of Psych Well-Being
Psycholinguistics
Special Topics
Seminar
University CORE, PSYX, and General Electives76
Total Credits120

A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation; 42 of these credits must be in courses numbered 300 and above.

Students should consider developing a minor or second major in an area that enhances career interests.  Information regarding these options is available through Psychology Faculty Advisors, and the Psychology Department website.