Psychology, BS

The BS with a major in psychology is recommended for students planning graduate work and careers in psychology or related fields.

Requirements

The program of study requires a minimum of 42 hours on a 120-hour degree consisting of:

One of the following:

PSYC 10213	Introduction to Psychology	3
PSYC 10514	Principles of Behavior I	4
PSYC 10524	Principles of Behavior II	4

Plus

PSYC 30503	Research Methods in Psychology	3
PSYC 40993	Senior Seminar in Psychology	3

At least one course must be taken from each of the following five areas, plus at least one additional course from areas A, B, C or D.

Area A:

PSYC 30463	Introductory Neuroscience	3
PSYC 30483	Human Neuropsychology	3
PSYC 50513	Psychopharmacology	3

Area B:

PSYC 30423	Experimental Psychology: Perception	3
PSYC 30433	Experimental Psychology: Motivation	3
PSYC 30473	Comparative Psychology	3
PSYC 30414	Experimental Psychology: Learning	4
PSYC 30513	Fundamentals of Learning	3

Area C:

PSYC 30313	Developmental Psychology	3
PSYC 30453	Memory and Cognition	3
PSYC 30523	Experimental Psychology: Cognition	3
PSYC 40413	Cognitive Development	3
PSYC 30633	Social and Emotional Development	3

Area D:

PSYC 30393	Evolutionary Psychology	3
PSYC 30443	Psychology of Personality	3
PSYC 40493	Introduction to Psychological Measurement	3
PSYC 30353	Social Psychology	3
	OR
PSYC 30343	Social Psychology	3
PSYC 40533	Experimental Psychology: Social	3

Area E:

PSYC 30363	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSYC 30373	Organizational Psychology	3
PSYC 40463	Applied Behavior Analysis	3

Students who will apply to psychology Ph.D. programs are strongly encouraged to take research courses

PSYC 40313	Research in Neuroscience	3
PSYC 40323	Research in Psychology of Learning	3
PSYC 40333	Research in Social Psychology	3
PSYC 40343	Development/Cognitive Research	3

At most 9 hours in these courses may be applied to the 42 minimum required hours in psychology, but additional hours may be taken as electives.

Associated Requirement:

A minor or second major is required for the BS degree in psychology.

MATH 10043

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