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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 CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
PSYC 103General Psychology
Major Requirement
3 CR
Foundation Course Quantitative Literacy OR Scientific Reasoning
Stage Requirement
3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 1 Stage Requirement3 CR
STAC 101 Elective Requirement1 CR
FYS 101 First Year Seminar
Stage Requirement / Foundations 1
3 CR
WRT 101Academic Writing I
Stage Requirement
3 CR
16 FALL CREDITS

Spring One – first year

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
PSYC 105Reading / Writing Psychology
Major Requirement
3 CR
PSYC 2XXS/C, Developmental, or Applied Psych
Stage Requirement
3 CR
Foundation Course Quantitative Literacy OR Scientific Reasoning
Stage Requirement
3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 2 Stage Requirement3 CR
WRT 102 Academic Writing II
Stage Requirement
3 CR
15 SPRING CREDITS

Fall Two – sophomore

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
PSYC 2XXS/C, Developmental, or Applied Psych
Major Requirement
3 CR
PSYC 3XXS/C, Developmental, or Applied Psych
Major Requirement
3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 3Stage Requirement3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 4Stage Requirement3 CR
Elective Free Elective Requirement3 CR
15 FALL CREDITS

Spring Two – sophomore

Course CodeCourse NameCredit 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 Requirement3 CR
Breadth & Proficiency 5 Stage Requirement3 CR
Gateway Course 1 Stage Requirement3 CR
15 SPRING CREDITS

Fall three – junior

Course CodeCourse NameCredit 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 Minor3 CR
Elective Free Elective Requirement OR Minor3 CR
15 FALL CREDITS

Spring three – junior

Course CodeCourse NameCredit 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 Requirement3 CR
ElectiveFree Elective Requirement OR Minor3 CR
Elective Free Elective Requirement OR Minor3 CR
15 SPRING CREDITS

Fall four – senior

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
PSYC ElectiveMajor Requirement (All majors must have at least 5 PSYC courses at 300/400 level)3 CR
Elective Free Elective Requirement3 CR
Elective Free Elective Requirement3 CR
Elective Free Elective Requirement 3 CR
Elective Free Elective Requirement 3 CR
15 FALL CREDITS

Spring Four – senior

Course CodeCourse NameCredit Hours
PSYC Elective Major Requirement (All majors must have at least 5 PSYC courses at 300/400 level)3 CR
Elective Free Elective Requirement3 CR
Elective Free Elective Requirement 3 CR
Elective Free Elective Requirement 3 CR
Elective Free Elective Requirement 3 CR
15 SPRING CREDITS
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