Psychology (B.A. or B.S.)
PSYC 1101 and PSYC 2180 must be completed with a grade of C or better and a minimum cumulative 2.50 GPA must be attained for students seeking upper-division standing in the department. To graduate with a degree in psychology, a 2.50 GPA must be attained.
Required course work includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3), the general requirements for either the B.A. or B.S. degree, and the following courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 2010 | Survey of Contemporary Psychology | 1 |
| PSYC 2150 | Quantitative Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| or STAT 2510 | Statistical Methods | |
| PSYC 2180 | Introduction to Research in the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| A grade of C or above in at least three courses from each of the following groups: | 18 | |
Personal/Social Bases of Behavior: | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Personality | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Social Psychology | ||
| Tests and Measurements | ||
Biological/Experimental Bases of Behavior: | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Physiological Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Learning | ||
| Psychology of Action | ||
| Sensation and Perception | ||
| Psychology of Emotion | ||
| Select at least 12 additional upper-division psychology credits | 12 | |
Up to 6 of these credits may be earned by taking: | ||
| Persuasion | ||
| Organizational Communication | ||
| Conflict Management | ||
| Gender and Communication | ||
Only 3 of these credits may come from: | ||
| Seminar | ||
| Psychology Research Training | ||
| Practicum in Instruction | ||
| Internship | ||
| Directed Study | ||
| Total Hours | 41 | |
Courses to total 120 credits for this degree
Psychology (B.A.)
| Fall Term 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| PSYC 1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Mathematical Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Oral Communication Course | 3 | |
| CHIN 1010 OR FREN 1101 OR GERM 1101 OR JAPN 1010 OR SPAN 1101 OR AIST 1010 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 1102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| PSYC 2010 | Survey of Contemporary Psychology | 1 |
| Scientific Ways of Knowing Course | 4 | |
| CHIN 1020 OR FREN 1102 OR GERM 1102 OR JAPN 1020 OR SPAN 1102 OR AIST 1020 | 4 | |
| PSYC 2150 OR STAT 2510 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| PSYC 2180 | Introduction to Research in the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| PSYC 3050 OR PSYC 3100 OR PSYC 3110 OR PSYC 3200 OR PSYC 4300 | 3 | |
| CHIN 2010 OR FREN 2010 OR GERM 2010 OR JAPN 2010 OR SPAN 2010 OR AIST 2010 | 4 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| PSYC 3050 OR PSYC 3100 OR PSYC 3110 OR PSYC 3200 OR PSYC 4300 | 3 | |
| PSYC 3250 OR PSYC 3720 OR PSYC 3900 OR PSYC 4250 OR PSYC 4440 OR PSYC 4560 | 3 | |
| CHIN 2020 OR FREN 2020 OR GERM 2020 OR JAPN 2020 OR SPAN 2020 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| UPDV Psychology, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| UPDV Psychology, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| American Experience Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 2 | |
| PSYC 3250 OR PSYC 3720 OR PSYC 3900 OR PSYC 4250 OR PSYC 4440 OR PSYC 4560 | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Term 3 | ||
| UPDV Psychology, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| B.A. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| International Course | 3 | |
| Scientific Ways of Knowing Course | 4 | |
| PSYC 3050 OR PSYC 3100 OR PSYC 3110 OR PSYC 3200 OR PSYC 4300 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fall Term 4 | ||
| PSYC 4150 | History and Systems of Psychology | 3 |
| B.A. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| PSYC 3250 OR PSYC 3720 OR PSYC 3900 OR PSYC 4250 OR PSYC 4440 OR PSYC 4560 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 4 | ||
| UPDV Psychology, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| B.A. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 2 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Psychology (B.S.)
| Fall Term 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| PSYC 1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Mathematical Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Oral Communication Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 2 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 1102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| PSYC 2010 | Survey of Contemporary Psychology | 1 |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Scientific Ways of Knowing Course | 4 | |
| PSYC 2150 OR STAT 2510 | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| PSYC 2180 | Introduction to Research in the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| PSYC 3050 OR PSYC 3100 OR PSYC 3110 OR PSYC 3200 OR PSYC 4300 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| B.S. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| PSYC 3050 OR PSYC 3100 OR PSYC 3110 OR PSYC 3200 OR PSYC 4300 | 3 | |
| PSYC 3250 OR PSYC 3720 OR PSYC 3900 OR PSYC 4250 OR PSYC 4440 OR PSYC 4560 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| UPDV Psychology, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| B.S. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| American Experience Course | 3 | |
| UPDV Psychology, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| PSYC 3250 OR PSYC 3720 OR PSYC 3900 OR PSYC 4250 OR PSYC 4440 OR PSYC 4560 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 3 | ||
| International Course | 3 | |
| UPDV Psychology, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Scientific Ways of Knowing Course | 4 | |
| PSYC 3050 OR PSYC 3100 OR PSYC 3110 OR PSYC 3200 OR PSYC 4300 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fall Term 4 | ||
| PSYC 4150 | History and Systems of Psychology | 3 |
| B.S. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| PSYC 3250 OR PSYC 3720 OR PSYC 3900 OR PSYC 4250 OR PSYC 4440 OR PSYC 4560 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 4 | ||
| UPDV Psychology, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| B.S. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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1. The student will demonstrate knowledge of biological and cognitive bases of behavior.
2. The student will demonstrate knowledge of developmental, personal, and social bases of behavior.
3. The student will ethically apply psychological theory and research to real-world contexts.
4. The student will recognize importance of respect for members of diverse groups with sensitivity to issues of power, privilege, and discrimination.
5. The student will critically evaluate information by applying psychological research and statistical principles.