Psychology (BS)
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
Degree Requirements
The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to
- change or withdraw courses;
- change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and
- change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.
B.S. in Psychology
General Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following First Year Writing I courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to College Writing | ||
or WRIT 1010 | First-Year Writing I | |
| Select one of the following First Year Writing II courses: | 3 | |
| First-Year Writing II | ||
or LIBA 1020 | First Year Seminar | |
| Select six hours of literature survey from the following: | 6 | |
| Survey in Literary History | ||
| Survey of World Literature to 1650 | ||
| Survey of World Literature since 1650 | ||
| Survey of American Lit to the Civil War | ||
| Survey of American Lit since Civil War | ||
| Survey of British Lit to 18th Century | ||
| Survey of Brit Lit since Romantic Period | ||
| Select twelve hours of Social Science & Humanities from the following: 1 | 12 | |
African American Studies | ||
American Sign Language | ||
Classical Civilization | ||
| Humanities and the Environment | ||
Gender Studies | ||
Greek | ||
History | ||
| Interdisciplinary Humanities | ||
| Interdisciplinary Social Sciences | ||
| Humanities and the Experience of War | ||
| Advanced Interdisciplinary Humanities | ||
| Advanced Interdisc Social Science | ||
Philosophy | ||
Political Science | ||
Psychology | ||
Religious Studies | ||
Any Speech, Rhetoric, or Writing course at the 2000 level or higher | ||
Southern Studies | ||
Any of the languages offered by the Department of Modern Languages | ||
| Select three hours of fine arts from the following: 1 | 3 | |
Art History | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Music Literature | ||
| Fundamentals of Music Theory | ||
| Introduction to Music | ||
| Introduction to World Music Cultures | ||
| Music Theory and Analysis I | ||
| Appreciation of the Theatre | ||
| Introduction to Cinema | ||
| Introduction to the Fine Arts | ||
| Interdisciplinary Arts | ||
| Advanced Interdisciplinary Arts | ||
| Select 6-8 hours of natural science 2 | 6-8 | |
| any Math course at the 1000 level or above 3 | 3 | |
| Related Objects - see footnote 4 | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 54-56 | |
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At least six hours must be chosen from among the social sciences, which consist of anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, and sociology.
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Majors for the B.S. degree must have 2 courses of laboratory science.
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Any MATH course at the 1000 level or above except for MATH 2451 and 2452
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18 hours required; choose from courses listed beside the major.
Anthropology - biology, computer science, English, economics, chemistry, geology, history, mathematics, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology
Biology - anthropology, chemistry, CLSC 2010 Medical Terminology in Greek and Latin, geology, mathematics, physics, psychology
Chemistry - mathematics, physics
Economics - math (may include MATH 2611 Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry I, MATH 2612 Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry II, and MATH 3750 Introduction to Statistics I, but not MATH 2511 Calculus for Business, Econ., & Accy. I, MATH 2512 Calculus for Business, Econ., & Accy. II), finance, political science, computer science
Forensic Chemistry - biology, mathematics, pharmacology, physics; up to 6 hours of pharmacology courses
Mathematics - astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, geology, physics
Physics - mathematics
Political Science - computer science, economics, mathematics, sociology, psychology
Psychology - biology, computer science, economics, mathematics, philosophy, sociology
Sociology - anthropology, computer science, English, economics, history, mathematics, philosophy, political science, psychology
General Education II
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select three hours of Math at the 1000 level or above except for: | 3 | |
| Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I | ||
| Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II | ||
| Select 18 hours of related subjects from the following: | 18 | |
Biology | ||
Computer Science | ||
Economics | ||
Mathematics | ||
Philosophy | ||
Sociology | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Related Subjects Residence
Students must complete at least 6 of the required 18 hours of related subject course work in residence.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 2001 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 2071 | Statistics for Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| PSYC 2073 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| Select five of the following: | 15 | |
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Learning | ||
| Psychopathology: Integrative Approaches | ||
| Brain and Behavior | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Select one advanced statistical course: | 3 | |
| Intermed. Statistical Methods for Psy | ||
| Adv Topics in Statistics for Psychology | ||
| Single Subject & Sm Grp Research Design | ||
| Select three hours of experiential learning research from the following: | 3 | |
| Lab in Psy: Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
| Lab in Psy: Experimental Social Psy | ||
| Lab in Psy: Cognition and Perception | ||
| Research Problems I | ||
| Research Problems II | ||
| Research Internship in Behavior Analysis | ||
| Readings and Research in Psychology I | ||
| Readings and Research in Psychology II | ||
| Research Experience | ||
| Clinical Internship in Applied Behavior | ||
| Select three hours of capstone from the following: | 3 | |
| Multicultural Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Human Sexuality | ||
| Environmental Psychology | ||
| Lab in Psy: Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
| Lab in Psy: Experimental Social Psy | ||
| Lab in Psy: Cognition and Perception | ||
| Laboratory in Psychology | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| Psychopathy & Forensic Psychology | ||
| Memory | ||
| Sports Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Clinical Psychology | ||
| Disasters and Mental Health | ||
| Psychology of Parenting | ||
| Behaviorism: History & Theory | ||
| Positive Psychology | ||
| History and Systems of Psychology | ||
| Integrative Special Topics | ||
| Children and Families: Community Work | ||
| Integrative Special Topics | ||
| Topics in Psychology Abroad | ||
| Psychology of Gender | ||
| Select six hours of additional psychology courses | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 39 | |
No More Than 6 Hours
No more than 6 combined credit hours from PSYC 4801 Undergraduate Internship in Psychology, PSYC 4821 Psychology Teaching Internship I, PSYC 4822 Psychology Teaching Internship II, PSYC 4803 Research Problems I, PSYC 4804 Research Problems II, PSYC 4824 Research Internship in Behavior Analysis, PSYC 4805 Readings and Research in Psychology I, PSYC 4806 Readings and Research in Psychology II, PSYC 5322 Clinical Internship in Applied Behavior and/or PSYC 5060 Clinical Internship in Applied Behavior may be counted toward the major.
Psychology Residency Hours C-min
Student must earn at least 12 hours of their major courses in residence with a grade of C or better.
Overall Major GPA
Please contact your academic advisor for grade point requirements.
Resident Major GPA
Please contact your academic advisor for grade point requirements.
Optional Emphasis - Behavior Analysis
Description
The undergraduate psychology major with an emphasis in behavior analysis provides students with a strong foundation in both general psychology and specialized behavior-analytic training. This curriculum aligns with the requirements for certification as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), equipping students with skills to engage in clinical practice in settings such as schools, centers, and communities.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 3120 | Learning | 3 |
| PSYC 3221 | Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| PSYC 3222 | Experimental Analysis of Behavior | 3 |
| PSYC 3280 | Ethics in Behavioral Practice & Research | 3 |
| PSYC 4621 | Behaviorism: History & Theory | 3 |
| PSYC 4824 | Research Internship in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| or PSYC 5322 | Clinical Internship in Applied Behavior | |
| PSYC 5271 | Single Subject & Sm Grp Research Design | 3 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
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 2451 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I or MATH 2452 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II. They also complete 18 hours of related course work from the following departments: Computer Science, Biology, Economics, Math, Philosophy, and Sociology.