Psychology B.A./B.S.

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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

Refer to the “University Core Curriculum ” section of this catalog. PSYC 2301 is required for Core 80.

From Communication - Code 10 (3 of 6 hours)

ENGL 1301 - Introduction to Academic Writing and Argumentation 3

From Mathematics - Code 20 (3 hours)

Fourth hour from MATH 2412 or MATH 2413 will count towards Component Area Option (Code 90).

From Social and Behavioral Sciences - Code 80 (3 hours)

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology 3

Psychology Core Requirements

39 semester hours, including:

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology 3 (required for University Core Code 80)
PSYC 2272 - Professional Psychology: Careers, Ethics and Research Methodology 2
PSYC 2308 - Child Development 3 or
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development 3
PSYC 3310 - Introduction to Statistics 3
PSYC 3311 - Experimental Psychology 3
PSYC 4360 - Abnormal Psychology 3 or
PSYC 4355 - Theories of Personality 3

Three courses from:

Nine to ten hours of psychology electives, nine of which must be advanced.

Additional requirement:

B.A. or B.S. Requirements (6-12 hours)

Electives

Take additional electives as needed to total 36 hours of advanced work (3000- or 4000-level courses) from WTAMU and 120 hours overall.

Prerequisite for Advanced Psychology Classes

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

Recommended Courses for Psychology Specializations

These courses follow recommendations from nationwide graduate programs and prepare 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 1407 - Basic and Contemporary Biology II (HAZ) 4
as lab science core curriculum
BIOL 2401 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIOL 2402 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4
as bachelor of science degree requirements.
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology 3 or
ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology 3

Recommended courses for clinical or counseling psychology:

Recommended courses for forensic psychology:

Recommended courses for neuroscience:

Note:

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

Additional recommended courses:

Advising Services Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides

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Psychology B.A. or B.S.