Psychology (B.S.)
A major in psychology gives students the opportunity to study the field through examination of significant experiments, theories, and applications. Knowledge of psychology is an important component of a liberal education, in addition to its value in preparing you for graduate work in psychology and related fields. This major will prepare students for an entry-level position in many corporations and government agencies.
NOTES: Students should meet with a Psychology Faculty Advisor ASAP to stay on track toward graduation.
Freshman Year First Semester
Item #
Title
Credits
MATH 006/007
+
3
ENGW 101/102/104
+
3
Humanities Elective
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Freshman Year Second Semester
Item #
Title
Credits
ENGW 103/105
+
3
World Language and Culture Requirement (Options: See Elective Group Descriptions)
+
3
African Diasporic Cluster
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
16
Sophomore Year First Semester
Item #
Title
Credits
World Language and Culture Requirement (Options: See Elective Group Descriptions)
+
3
Psychology Core Course
+
3
Social Science Elective
+
3
Social Science Elective
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
16
Sophomore Year Second Semester
Item #
Title
Credits
Psychology Core Course
+
3
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor)
+
3
3rd Writing
+
3
Philosophy Elective * (Options: Courses under Code PHIL 051, 053, 055, 057 and 059)
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
16
Junior Year First Semester
Item #
Title
Credits
Psychology Core Course
+
3
Humanities Elective
+
3
Social Science Elective
+
3
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor)
+
3
Experiential Learning
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Junior Year Second Semester
Item #
Title
Credits
Psychology Core Course
+
3
Psychology Major Elective Courses
+
3
Humanities Elective
+
3
Social Science Elective
+
3
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor)
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Senior Year First Semester
Item #
Title
Credits
Psychology Major Elective Courses
+
3
Health Education Requirement (Options: Courses under subject code HHPL)
+
1
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor)
+
3
Natural Science Elective
+
3
Humanities Elective
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
14
Senior Year Second Semester
Item #
Title
Credits
Psychology Major Elective Courses
+
3
General Elective (Options: To be determined in consultation with advisor)
+
3
Humanities Elective
+
3
Natural Science Elective
+
3
Health Education Requirement (Options: Courses under subject code HHPL)
+
1
Sub-Total Credits
13
Total credits:
120