BS Psychology

The undergraduate program in the Department of psychology and Counseling acquaints students with a wide range of subfields within the discipline while providing a solid foundation in the major theoretical perspectives of psychology and its scientific approach. Upon completion of the program, students are prepared for graduate study in any area of psychology and for entry level work in research or mental health settings.

Students begin study in the major during the sophomore year with completion of a survey course in psychology. The next semester they enroll in a skills development course designed to strengthen the critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and writing skills needed for more advanced study. In the junior and senior years, students take advanced courses in several course areas: 1. neuroscience/learning/sensation and perception/cognitive psychology; 2. social/personally/developmental psychology; and 3. abnormal/community psychology.

In addition, courses in statistics and experimental psychology are completed. At the senior level, students are encouraged to participate in research or to undertake supervised independent study projects. In the final semester, seniors take a seminar course, a capstone experience which integrates knowledge acquired in courses, practica, and independent research. Honors students may select the thesis option and, upon successful completion of their project, qualify for graduation with honors in psychology.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Total Credit Hours of College-Level Courses Required for Graduation: 120
Total Credit Hours Required for Major: 43

Primary Core Requirements

Secondary Core Requirements:

Select two of the following three (3) courses:

Select two of the following four (4) courses:

Select one of the following two (2) courses:

Psychology Electives:

Select nine (9) credit hours:

Requirements from Other Departments:

Additional Requirements:

Select one of the three (3) options below:

Additional Comments or Requirements:

Psychology majors must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher in psychology courses to meet departmental requirements for graduation.