Psychology, Bachelor of Arts

Program Requirements for Psychology B.A.

It is recommended that psychology majors take MTH 10, 50 or 51 (GS-IIIE) in preparation for PSY 40 Basic Statistical Methods.

In addition to fulfilling general studies requirements, all psychology majors are required to take the following courses.

Fundamental Courses

PSY 1Introduction to Psychology

3

PSY 12Child/Human Development

3

PSY 52Biological Psychology

3

PSY 52LBiological Psychology Lab

1.0-3.0

PSY 187Careers in Psychology

3

Methods Courses

PSY 40Basic Statistical Methods

3

PSY 106Basic Research Methods

3

PSY 106LBasic Research Methods Lab

1.0-3.0

Core Theoretical Courses

PSY 125Basic Communication Skills

3

PSY 132Personality Theory

3

PSY 145Social Psychology

3

PSY 168Abnormal Psychology

3

 

PSY 134Learning and Memory Processes

3

or

PSY 160Cognition and Perception

3

Specialization Courses (15)

Total Credit Hours:50

PSY 1 is a prerequisite to all other psychology courses.