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Students may study psychology as a social/behavioral discipline and an experimental science. Major theories and methodological approaches are stressed. Field experiences are provided through international, national, and local placements in facilities such as psychiatric rehabilitation and mental health centers, residential institutions, community residences, research institutes, corporations, special education classes, etc.
Those who study psychology assist in the improvement of the lives of those who are mentally ill, addicted, emotionally disabled, developmentally disabled, physically disabled and/or elderly. Psychology also provides a valuable background in the fields of human services, human resources, business, personnel, law and education.
Course Requirement Definitions:
Elective Requirement: Additional courses necessary to earn enough credits for a degree outside of Major and STAGE requirements.
First Year Seminar (FYS): Introductory course to the academic experience, emphasizing the skills necessary for academic success.
Major Requirement: Courses are core to this major and are subject matter-specific.
Stage Requirement: Courses are part of our STAGE General Education program, and must be taken to earn a degree. Learn more here>
Fall One – first year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 103 | General Psychology Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Foundation Course | Quantitative Literacy OR Scientific Reasoning Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 1 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 101 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar Stage Requirement / Foundations 1 | 3 CR |
| WRT 101 | Academic Writing I Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 16 FALL CREDITS |
Spring One – first year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 105 | Reading / Writing Psychology Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| PSYC 2XX | S/C, Developmental, or Applied Psych Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Foundation Course | Quantitative Literacy OR Scientific Reasoning Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 2 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| WRT 102 | Academic Writing II Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall Two – sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 2XX | S/C, Developmental, or Applied Psych Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| PSYC 3XX | S/C, Developmental, or Applied Psych Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 3 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 4 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Two – sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 3XX | S/C, Developmental, or Applied Psych Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| PSYC 3XX | S/C, Developmental, or Applied Psych Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 5 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway Course 1 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall three – junior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 310 | Statistics Major Requirement (Earliest this course may be taken) | 3 CR |
| PSYC Elective | Major Requirement (All majors must have at least 5 PSYC courses at 300/400 level) | 3 CR |
| Gateway Course 2 | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement OR Minor | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement OR Minor | 3 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring three – junior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 409 | Experimental Psychology Major Requirement (Earliest this course may be taken) | 3 CR |
| PSYC Elective | All majors must have at least 5 PSYC courses at 300/400 level Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway Course 3 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement OR Minor | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement OR Minor | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC Elective | Major Requirement (All majors must have at least 5 PSYC courses at 300/400 level) | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC Elective | Major Requirement (All majors must have at least 5 PSYC courses at 300/400 level) | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Elective | Free Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 SPRING CREDITS |