Psychology (B.S.)
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 111 & PSY 112 | INTRODUCTN TO PSYCHOLOGY and INTRODUCTN TO PSYCHOLOGY | 6 |
| PSY 211 & PSY 212 | STATISTICS I and STATISTICS II | 6 |
| PSY 214 | DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSY 216 | ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSY 310 | PERSONALITY | 3 |
| PSY 314 | SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSY 315 | PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY I | 3 |
| PSY 411 | LEARNING | 3 |
| PSY 415 | EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | 4 |
| Psychology Electives | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 46 | |
Curriculum Map
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| BIO 111 & BIOL 111 |
GENERAL BIOLOGY and GENERAL BIOLOGY LAB |
4 |
| ENG 104 |
COMPOSITION I or COMPOSITION & LITERATURE FOR L or English Composition I with Co-requisite Support |
3 |
| MATH 114 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| PSY 111 | INTRODUCTN TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| UNIV 100 | UNIVERSITY SUCCESS | 2 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts Option | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIO 112 & BIOL 112 |
GENERAL BIOLOGY and GENERAL BIOLOGY LAB |
4 |
| ENG 105 or ENG 112 |
COMPOSITION II or COMPOSITION |
3 |
| PSY 112 | INTRODUCTN TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts Option | 3 | |
| Pathway Option | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSY 211 | STATISTICS I | 3 |
| PSY 214 | DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| Natural Science Option | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Science Option | 3 | |
| Pathway Option | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 213 | PROFESSIONAL WRITING | 3 |
| PHIL 301 | INTRODUCTN TO PHILOSOPHY | 3 |
| PSY 212 | STATISTICS II | 3 |
| UNIV 200 | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | 1 |
| Pathway Option | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSY 216 | ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSY 315 | PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY I | 3 |
| Psychology Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Science Option | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 310 | PERSONALITY | 3 |
| PSY 314 | SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| Speech Option | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSY 411 | LEARNING | 3 |
| Psychology Elective | 3 | |
| Psychology Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective (300 Level or Above) | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSY 415 | EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | 4 |
| Psychology Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective (300 Level or Above) | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Notes:
- Candidates that transfer 12 or more hours of college credit are exempt from UNIV 100 UNIVERSITY SUCCESS; however, the student must take 2 hours of general electives to replace the UNIV course
- Online Graduation Clearance (to be completed during the graduating semester only).
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to recognize and recall major constructs, theoretical perspectives, empirical research findings, and historical trends in psychology.
- Students will develop skills in analytical reasoning, scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and the use of the scientific methods in investigating behaviors and mental processes through various research experiences.
- Students will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in their discussion of various psychological topics and perspectives.
- Students will be able to analyze psychological principles and ideas associated with multicultural competency, ethical conduct and social responsibility at a developmentally appropriate level.