Major Requirements

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 210: Statistical Analysis in Psychology	4
PSY 320: Research Methods in Psychology	4
Select one of the following: PSY 205: Lifespan Developmental Psychology PSY 227: Social Psychology PSY 256: Abnormal Psychology PSY 285: Theories of Personality	4
Select one of the following: PSY 313: ClinicalNeuropsychology PSY 362: Theories of Motivation PSY 370: Sensation and Perception PSY 388: Cognition PSY 450: Evolutionary Psychology PSY 455: Biological Psychology	4
Two other courses at the 300/400 level	8
PSY 477: History & Systems of Modern Psychology	4
PSY 480: Original Research Projec	4
Total	40

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 PSY 477: History & Systems of Modern Psychology	4
Select one of the following: PSY 227: Social Psychology PSY 205: Lifespan Developmental Psychology PSY 256: Abnormal Psychology PSY 285: Theories of Personality	4
Select one of the following: PSY 313:Clinical Neuropsychology PSY 362:Theories of Motivation PSY 370:Sensation and Perception PSY 388:Cognition PSY 450:Evolutionary Psychology PSY 455:Biological Psychology	4
Two additional courses in psychology. At least four semester hours must be at the 300/400 level	8
Total	20

Minor programs may not include PSY 210, 320, or 480. See a psychology advisor for suggestions about minor courses that best fit the major area.