Psychology, B.A.

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Psychology Major

All requirements for psychology majors are outlined below.

Total minimum hours for the major 37

(This does not include STAT 200 which is a required course to be counted toward Core Curriculum OR B.S. degree requirements).

Prerequisite Survey (3 credits)

PSYC 121 - Introduction to Psychology

Foundation Courses (7 credits)

Core Courses (pick two from each area) (12 credits)

Area I: Social Sciences (SS)

Area II: Natural Sciences (NS)

Integrative Research Experience – Lab Courses (pick one) (3 credits)

This requirement should be chosen in connection with a course successfully completed or in which you are currently enrolled from the Social or Natural Science area of the major, i.e. successfully completed PSYC 343, Social Psychology Spring 2014, enroll in PSYC 443, Research in Social Psychology in a future semester.

Integrative Capstone Course (3 credits)

PSYC 470 - History and Systems of Psychology

Elective Psychology Courses (9 credits)

Any of the courses listed above beyond the minimum requirements or any other psychology courses not listed above but which are in the catalog, including independent studies.

Electives

Students should consult with their academic advisors in selecting elective courses to complete the 120 semester hours required for graduation.

Total Credits Needed for Degree 120

B.A. Requirements (6-8 credits)

The Bachelor of Arts degree requires completion of the B.A. language requirements described here .

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a major in Psychology, a student must earn a grade of “C-” or better in PSYC 301 and PSYC 302, and have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher in all courses taken with a PSYC prefix.