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Psychology Major (B.A.)

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology emphasizes student choice in survey courses and focuses on an applied thesis experience.

Major Requirements

46-48 credits

Required Introductory Courses (12 credits)

MATH-1025Data Analysis and Statistics

4 credits
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or
MATH-2025Multiple Regression Analysis

4 credits
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PSYC-1000General Psychology

4 credits
PSYC-1120Critical Thinking in Psych Science

4 credits

Survey Courses (12 credits)

Complete three courses (12 credits) from the following:

PSYC-2010Developmental Psychology

4 credits
PSYC-2020Biological Psychology

4 credits
PSYC-2030Cognitive Psychology

4 credits
PSYC-2040Social Psychology

4 credits

Advanced Required Courses (10 credits)

PSYC-3120Research Design and Analysis

4 credits
PSYC-3950Professional Pathways in Psychology

2 credits
PSYC-4850Thesis Seminar

4 credits

Advanced Topical Courses (8 credits)

Complete 8 credits from the following:

PSYC-3350Sensation and Perception

4 credits
PSYC-3600Environmental Psychology

4 credits
PSYC-3640Community Psychology

4 credits
PSYC-3700Health Psych and Behavioral Medicine

4 credits
PSYC-3800Psychological Counseling

4 credits
PSYC-4000Advanced Topics in Psychology

4 credits
PSYC-4040Psychopathology

4 credits
PSYC-4070Legal Psychology

4 credits
PSYC-4120Infants, Health, and Society

4 credits
PSYC-4250Multicultural Psychology

4 credits
PSYC-4444Intergroup Relations

4 credits

Additional Options

These 2-credit courses can also be used to complete the Advanced Topical Courses requirement.

PSYC-3220Qualitative Inquiry

2 credits
PSYC-3250Relationships/Helping Professions

2 credits
PSYC-3500Winter Term Topics

2 credits
PSYC-4140Childhood

2 credits
PSYC-4150Adolescent Development

2 credits

Thesis (4-6 credits)

Complete at least 2 credits each of INTR-4997 and PSYC-4870 during the graduating year (as defined by the Graduation Application). Students should thoroughly discuss the optimal scheduling for INTR-4997 and PSYC-4870 with their psychology advisor. Psychology students with a double major are encouraged to select an internship that fulfills the requirements for both majors. Alternatively, students may request instructor permission for PSYC-4860 Research Thesis (4 credits) to fulfill this thesis requirement.

INTR-4997Internship

1-4 credits
PSYC-4870Internship Thesis

2 credits
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or
PSYC-4860Research Thesis

4 credits

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this major, students will be able to:

  1. Engage in scientific inquiry and critical thinking through psychological research;
  2. Describe key concepts, themes, and applications of psychology's content domains;
  3. Demonstrate effective writing and presentation skills;
  4. Practice ethical and social responsibility to evaluate psychological phenomena in a diverse world; and
  5. Demonstrate teamwork and self-regulation capacities that support using psychological skills to sustain growth during college and beyond.