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
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

Overview

Program

Psychology

Type

B.S.