Due to the interdisciplinary nature of our subject, students who are considering the psychology major should work closely with their academic advisors in selecting General Educationand elective courses that will provide them with necessary background knowledge. Courses in the humanities and the natural sciences are particularly appropriate.
Major Requirements: Psychology (BA)
Course Number And Title |
Sem. Hrs. |
---|---|
PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology I | 4 |
PSY 102: Introduction to Psychology II | 4 |
PSY 202: Scientific Literacy in Psychology | 4 |
Developmental Psychology Select one of the following: |
4 |
Applied Psychology Select one of the following: |
4 |
Biological Foundations of Psychology Select one of the following: |
4 |
Social and Theoretical Foundations of Psychology Select one of the following: |
4 |
Diversity Select one of the following: |
4 |
Two other course at the 300/400 level | 8 |
PSY 495: Ethics and Professional Issues | 4 |
Total | 44 |
Major Requirements: Psychology (BS)
Course Number And Title |
Sem. Hrs. |
---|---|
PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology I | 4 |
PSY 102: Introduction to Psychology II | 4 |
PSY 202: Scientific Literacy in Psychology | 4 |
Developmental Psychology Select one of the following: |
4 |
Applied Psychology Select one of the following: |
4 |
Biological Foundations of Psychology Select two of the following: |
8 |
Social and Theoretical Foundations of Psychology Select one of the following: |
4 |
Diversity Select one of the following: |
4 |
PSY 319: Statistics & Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
PSY 495: Ethics and Professional Issues | 4 |
PSY 480: Original Research Project | 4 |
One other PSY course at the 300/400 level | 4 |
MATH 210 Introductory Statistics | 4 |
Natural Science and Math – Choose any two BIO 221: Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
8 |
Total | 64 |
Note: Students who wish to complete a research project as part of the B.A. should take PSY 319, Statistics & Methods in Psychology, and PSY 480, Original Research Project in Psychology.
Minor Requirements: Psychology
Course Number And Title |
Sem. Hrs. |
---|---|
Select one of the following: PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology I PSY 102: Introduction to Psychology II |
4 |
Developmental Psychology Select one of the following: |
4 |
Applied Psychology Select one of the following: |
4 |
Biological Foundations of Psychology Select one of the following: |
4 |
Social and Theoretical Foundations of Psychology Select one of the following: |
4 |
Diversity Select one of the following: |
4 |
Total | 24 |
Certificate Program in Childhood Studies
This interdisciplinary certificate program centers on the ideas, issues, concepts, and debates that define the study of children and childhood in the twenty-first century. Incorporating courses in the humanities and social sciences, it provides a flexible curriculum for those who want to study the child audience, creative representations of children, and children themselves.
Certificate Requirements: Childhood Studies
Course Number And Title |
Sem. Hrs. |
---|---|
Select four of the following: Additional special topics courses, designated each semester, that center on topics in childhood studies |
16 |
Total | 16 |