BS Degree in Psychology

Presents a broad study of human behavior and insight into psychology as a scientific discipline and professional career. Graduate work is required to certify for practice in most agencies and for licensure as a private therapist.

Requirements for the BS in Psychology
General Education Core		49
PSY 2013 General Psychology (Human Inst/Beh. requirement)	3
Psychology Major		36
PSY 3303 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences	3
PSY 3323 Research Methods in the Social Sciences	3
PSY 4893 Psychology Seminar	3
PSY 4943 Ethics in Behavioral Science	3
Non-laboratory Core: choose 9 hours PSY 2113 Psychology of Adjustment PSY 2223 Life Span Development PSY 3013 Psychology of Personality PSY 3033 Abnormal Psychology PSY 3043 Brain and Behavior PSY 3053 Health Psychology PSY 3093 History and Systems of Psychology PSY 3123 Social Psychology PSY 3143 Psychology of Religion	9
Laboratory Core: choose 7 hours PSY 3503 Cognitive Psychology PSY 3514 Learning and Memory PSY 3524 Sensation and Perception	7
Advanced Core: choose 8 hours PSY 3203 Child Development PSY 3213 Adolescent Development PSY 3223 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging PSY 3313 Introduction to Psychological Assessment PSY 3403 Introduction to Psychotherapy and Counseling PSY 3423 Diversity and Cross-Cultural Psychology PSY 3433 Industrial/Organizational Psychology PSY 4423 Psychology of Group Processes PSY 4911, 4912, or 4913 Directed Research PSY 4921, 4922, or 4923 Directed Readings Other PSY approved by Department Chair	8
Minor (recommended)		18
Electives		24
TOTAL FOR PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR		128