Psychology Major, B.S. (General Psychology Concentration)
Course Overview
The primary goals of the Department of Psychology are to encourage and support the scientific investigation of behavior and mental processes. The department’s undergraduate curriculum provides general and intensive courses of study within psychology, with concentrations in general psychology, clinical psychology, child psychology, and health professions. All programs of study provide a well-rounded education within psychology, both for students interested in pursuing post-baccalaureate employment in psychological and human service related professions, and for students interested in pursuing postgraduate study in psychology and related fields. The Health Professions concentration prepares students for medical school applications.
In addition to the requirements listed, a student majoring in psychology must complete requirements for the General Education Core and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements for the B.A. or B.S., listed in this catalog under the College of Arts and Sciences. Students are expected to read the catalog to determine requirements for the degree they are seeking. Students are responsible for knowing the program requirements.
Course Structure
Total Requirements for Psychology Major: 38 credits
Grade Requirement: No grade of C- or below will be accepted in the Psychology major courses that begin with the PSYC prefix.
Psychology Major Core Requirement: 32 credits
PSYC 1310 - Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
PSYC 2000 - Social Psychology (3 credits)
PSYC 2800 - Child Psychological Science (3 credits)
PSYC 3050 - Design and Analysis I (3 credits)
PSYC 3051 - Design and Analysis I Lab (1 credit)
PSYC 3060 - Design and Analysis II (3 credits)
PSYC 3061 - Design and Analysis II Lab (1 credit)
PSYC 3707 - Behavioral Neuroscience (3 credits)
PSYC 4010 - History and Systems of Psychology (3 credits)
PSYC 4320 - Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)
Choose one of the following:
PSYC 4100 - An Introduction to the Study of Personality (3 credits)
PSYC 4817 - Psychological Measurement (3 credits)
Choose one of the following:
PSYC 2500 - Behavior Analysis: Theory and Practice (3 credits)
PSYC 4247 - Cognitive Science (3 credits)
PSYC 4317 - Sensation and Perception (3 credits)
Take the following zero (0) credit course six (6) times:2
PSYC 2020 - Psychological Speaker Series (0 credit)
2 The number of times PSYC 2020 must be taken may be reduced depending on how many credits a student has earned at the time the major in Psychology is declared.
General Psychology Concentration: 6 credits
PSYC Electives (6 credits)
Minor: 18-24 credits
Free Electives: 15-24 credits
Entry Requirement
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| Academic Entry Requirements | For first-time freshman applicants, official high school transcripts are required. Transfer applicants must send transcripts from every post-secondary institution that has been attended. Specific GPA requirements can be found below (based on a 4.0 scale) Freshmen GPA Requirements
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| Language Requirement | |
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| TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) | The minimum requirement is 61. |
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | The minimum requirement is 5.5. |
Career Opportunities
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
- Psychologists, All Other
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Postsecondary Teachers
- Managers, All Other
- Social Science Research Assistants