2017-2018 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

Psychological Science, B.A.

A minor is required for this major.

Requirements: (42 credits)

Required Courses:

PSY 112Introduction to Psychology

3

PSY 113Exploring Psychology

1

PSY 221Research Methods in Psychology I

4

PSY 222Research Methods in Psychology II

4

PSY 236Life-Span Development

3

PSY 330Abnormal Psychology

3

PSY 490History & Systems of Psychology

3

One course is required from each of the following categories:

Social/personality:

PSY 372Social Psychology

3

Biological:

PSY 342Sensation & Perception

3

PSY 450Biopsychology

3

Experimental:

PSY 200Learning & Memory

3

PSY 281Cognitive Psychology

3

Diversity:

PSY 420Cross-Cultural Psychology

3

PSY 430Intergroup Relations

3

and 9 credits of psychology electives

Total Credit Hours: 42

In addition, in order to graduate, students must take the Psychology Assessment test. The test will be administered by the department every semester; students may take the test only once.

Note: PSY 112 (C- or higher) and STAT 215 (C- or higher) are prerequisites for PSY 221.