Social Science, Psychology Major, B.S.

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The psychology major emphasizes skills that are useful for the student interested in careers where knowledge of human behavior and mental processes are important. However, these skills are especially useful for students who are interested in pursuing graduate studies in psychology and related fields, or careers in mental health services. Students are encouraged to complete a minor in a discipline approved by their advisor and faculty from the chosen discipline. Course requirements are listed below.

Required Core Curriculum – 21 Hours

PSY 1100 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 2000 - Integrated Statistics and Methodology for the Social Sciences Credit(s): 3
PSY 2200 - Abnormal Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 2700 - Life Span Development Credit(s): 3
PSY 3100 - Historical and Contemporary Issues in Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 3220 - Human Sexuality Credit(s): 3
PSY 4990 - Senior Seminar Credit(s): 3

Choose One Course From the List Below – 3 Hours

PSY 3500 - Biopsychology Credit(s): 3
OR
PSY 3550 - Sensation & Perception Credit(s): 3

Choose One Course From the List Below – 3 Hours

PSY 3610 - Social Psychology Credit(s): 3
OR
PSY 3650 - Personality Credit(s): 3

Psychology Electives – 15 Hours

Major Electives 3XXX/4XXX Level – 9 Hours

Psychology Electives (9 Hours) - Students may choose 9 hours of upper division psychology (3XXX/4XXX) coursework.

PSY 3XXX - Elective Course Credit(s):
OR
PSY 4XXX - Elective Course Credit(s):

Major Electives 2XXX/3XXX Level – 6 Hours

Psychology Electives (6 Hours) – Students may choose 6 hours of psychology 2XXX/3XXX level courses.

PSY 2XXX - Elective Course Credit(s):
OR
PSY 3XXX - Elective Course Credit(s):

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Social Science, Psychology Major, B.S.

Required Core Curriculum – 21 Hours

Choose One Course From the List Below – 3 Hours

Choose One Course From the List Below – 3 Hours

Psychology Electives – 15 Hours

Major Electives 3XXX/4XXX Level – 9 Hours

Major Electives 2XXX/3XXX Level – 6 Hours

Total Credit Hours: 42

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Social Science, Psychology Major, B.S.

Required Core Curriculum – 21 Hours

Choose One Course From the List Below – 3 Hours

Choose One Course From the List Below – 3 Hours

Psychology Electives – 15 Hours

Major Electives 3XXX/4XXX Level – 9 Hours

Major Electives 2XXX/3XXX Level – 6 Hours

Total Credit Hours: 42