Psychology Major, B.A.

Required:

• PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology
• PSYC 211 - Child Developmental Psychology
• PSYC 212 - Adolescent and Adult Developmental Psychology
• PSYC 303 - History & Systems of Psychology
• PSYC 331 - Basic Research and Statistics
• PSYC 398 - Career Paths in Psychology

Plus completion of 15 additional upper-division hours of Psychology including 3 courses selected from the following:

• PSYC 321 - Social Psychology
• PSYC 332 - Advanced Research and Statistics
• PSYC 343 - Learning and Behavior Modification
• PSYC 345 - Physiological Psychology
• PSYC 346 - Cognitive Psychology
• PSYC 361 - Theories of Personality
• PSYC 362 - Psychological Testing
• PSYC 368 - Abnormal Psychology
• PSYC 433 - Quantitative Research Project

Note:

We recommend students preparing for a master’s degree in a mental health field, such as counseling, take the following courses:

• PSYC 361 - Theories of Personality
• PSYC 461 - Counseling Process and Technique
• PSYC 467 - Psychotherapy
• and/or  PSYC 474 - Group Counseling
• PSYC 368 - Abnormal Psychology

Typical Courses for Students Choosing a Major within the Department of Behavioral Sciences