Major Program Requirements
Psychology Core (18 hours)
| PSYC 100 | General Psychology (3) |
| PSYC 211 | Statistics for Psychology (4) |
| PSYC 265 | Research Methods for Majors (4) |
| PSYC 329 | History of Psychology (3) |
| PSYC 444 | Advanced Research (2) |
| PSYC 445 | Capstone: Senior Research (2) |
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
(32 hours)
Psychology Core (18 hours)
Psychology B.A. Electives (14 hours)
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
(32 hours)
Psychology Core (18 hours)
Psychology B.S. Electives (14 hours)
Two of the following courses:
| PSYC 206 | Health Psychology (3) |
| PSYC 303 | Abnormal Psychology (3) |
| PSYC 313 | Cognitive Psychology (3) |
| PSYC 322 | Learning Theory (3) |
| PSYC 341 | Biopsychology (3) |
Psychology B.S. Cognates (16 hours)
16 semester hours from one or more of the following departments: BIOL, CHEM, CIS, MATH and PHYS.
For either the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, students must complete the Psychology Core. No more than 3 hours of internship credit (PSYC 199 or 399) may be applied toward the 32-semester hour requirement. PSYC 216 does not count towards the 32-semester hour requirement.
Psychology majors must complete PSYC 100 no later than the fall of their sophomore year, and must complete PSYC 211 by the end of their sophomore year. PSYCH 265 must be completed no later than the fall of their junior year. All psychology majors will design an individual research project in PSYC 444 and execute that project in PSYC 445. PSYC 444 is to be taken in the spring semester of the junior year and PSYC 445 during the fall of the senior year. All psychology majors, including double majors, are required to seek departmental guidance regarding the proposed program for their major.
A grade of C or better is required in the course prerequisites for any psychology course.
Minor and Associate Program Requirements
The Associate of Arts degree in psychology requires a minimum of 22 semester hours in the discipline, including PSYC 100, 211, 265, and 11 hours of electives in the department. PSYC 216 does not count towards the 22-semester hour requirement. No more than 3 hours of internship credit (PSYC 199 or 399) may be applied toward the 22-semester hour requirement.
A minor in Psychology consists of a minimum of 21-semester hours, including PSYC 100, 212, and 14 additional hours in Psychology. PSYC 216 does not count towards the 21-semester hour requirement. No more than 3 hours of internship credit (PSYC 199 or 399) may be applied toward the 21 semester-hour requirement.
For information about Pre-Art Therapy, see the Pre-professional section of the catalog.