Psychology B.A./B.S.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/ Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree

(May be either depending on option selected.)

Major in Psychology

(Major Code: 119)

University core curriculum requirements as outlined below in the curriculum guide for major in psychology.

Psychology Core Requirements

39 semester hours, including:

Three courses from:

Plus nine to 10 hours of psychology electives

Nine of which must be advanced; and SOCI 1301 or ANTH 2351 also are required.

Prerequisite for Advanced Psychology Classes

PSYC 2301 is the prerequisite for all advanced (3000- and 4000-level) courses except PSYC 3310 .

Options in Psychology

Option I—Professional Psychology

The Professional Psychology Option follows recommendations from nationwide graduate programs and prepares students to pursue a master’s or a doctoral degree in various psychology specializations.

Recommended courses for any graduate specialization:

BIOL 1406 - Basic and Contemporary Biology I (HAZ) 4
BIOL 1406L
BIOL 1407 - Basic and Contemporary Biology II (HAZ) 4
BIOL 1407L
as lab science core curriculum
BIOL 2401 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIOL 2401L
BIOL 2402 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BIOL 2402L
as bachelor of science degree requirements.
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology 3 or
ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology 3

Additional recommended courses for clinical or counseling psychology:

Additional recommended courses for forensic psychology:

Additional recommended courses for neuroscience:

Note:

Students should consult with departmental faculty for recommendations on other psychology specializations.

Option II—General Psychology

The General Psychology Option provides a background for students whose career goals are in psychology-related fields (e.g., entering law school or the ministry) but not in becoming a psychologist.

Recommended courses:

Advising Services Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides

The following Degree Checklist and Curriculum Guide (suggested course sequence) are available by linking to Advising Services Degree Checklists:

Psychology B.A. or B.S.