B.S. in Psychology
Description
The B.S. in Psychology offers students a focused curriculum on the scientific and statistical aspects of psychology. This degree emphasizes the scientific approach to studying human and animal behavior, equipping students with the skills to design, conduct, and analyze research. B.S. students explore subfields like social, cognitive, developmental, and behavioral neuroscience, gaining a strong foundation in data analysis and methodology. Students are encouraged to engage in experiential learning, work closely with faculty on research projects, and explore various career paths through internships and service-learning.
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120
General Education Requirements
See the 'General Education/Core Curriculum' for the College of Liberal Arts.
Course Requirements
A major in psychology for the B.S. degree consists of 39 credit hours, including Psy 201, 202, and 205; at least five of the following six core courses (Psy 301, 309, 311, 319, 320, 321); at least one of the following cultural perspectives courses (Psy 340, 350, 353, 365, 425, 565); at least one of the following advanced statistical courses (Psy 303, Psy 503, or 530), at least one of the following experiential learning research courses (Psy 390, 392, 394, 405, 406, 408, 420, 421, 422, or 506), one of the following capstone courses (Psy 340, 360, 365, 390, 392, 394, 396, 410, 411, 412, 415, 417, 419, 423, 430, 451, 456, 457, 470, 475, or 565); and additional psychology courses to reach 39 hours. No more than 6 combined credit hours from Psy 401, 402, 403, 405, 406, 408, 420, 421, and/or 506 may be counted toward the major.
The same course can satisfy both the cultural perspectives and capstone requirements. Students must still meet the total number of hours required for the major.
Other Academic Requirements
Students must achieve a grade of C or better in all course work counted for the major in psychology. Psychology courses require a grade of C or better in all prerequisite courses, including those prerequisite courses from other departments. The same course can satisfy both the cultural perspectives and capstone requirements. Students must still meet the total number of hours required for the major.
As part of their general education requirements students must complete 3 hours of math not including Math 245 or 246. They also complete 18 hours of related course work from the following departments: Computer Science, Biology, Economics, Math, Philosophy, and Sociology.