B. S. in Psychology

Curriculum Requirements

Prospective Psychology majors should take PC201 to satisfy the core social science requirement. PC201 is the pre-requisite for most upper-level psychology courses. Note that MA135 or higher is a pre-requisite for PC300, and ideally will be completed by the end of the sophomore year. MA151 – College Algebra is often the pre-requisite for PY, CH, and MA classes.

Although an internship is not required, it is strongly recommended for (and counts as) a PC upper-level elective for the B.A. in Psychology, B.S. in Psychology and the minor in Psychology.

Any course numbered above PC201 is considered an upper-level PC course.

It is the student’s responsibility to see that all degree requirements for graduation are fulfilled.

The Core Curriculum (48-53 hours)

Please reference the Core Curriculum Requirements 

In addition to the other Core Curriculum requirements, the following are specific core requirements:

PC201	Introduction to Psychology	3
MA135	Math for Liberal Arts	3
	Or higher	3

MA135 and or higher:- N.B.: MA 151 is often a prerequisite for students taking CH, PY, MA courses.

Major Program Requirements (47-48 hours)

PC215W	Science & Practice of Psychology	3
PC225	Integration of Psychology	3
PC300	Fundamental Statistics for Soc. Sci.	3
PC301	Developmental Psychology	3
PC305	Biological Psychology	3
PC306	Cognitive Psychology	3
PC360	Social and Cultural Psychology	3
	Or
PC308	Theories of Personality	3
PC313	Abnormal Psychology	3
PC307W		3
PC407	Testing and Assessment	3

PC300: Fall.

Capstone Requirements

PC410W	Senior Thesis	3
	Or
PC411W	Practicum in Applied Psychology	3
	Or
PC412W	Senior Seminar in Psychology	3

Upper Level Psychology Electives (6 hours)

Two PC courses above the level of PC201

Supplemental Cluster Requirements

BI, EV, CH, PY, SC300 or MA (beyond core)1

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Other Courses (19-24 hours)

An Internship is Encouraged (1-6 hours)

General Elective Hours (earning a minor is encouraged) (14-19 hours)