Psychology (B.A. or B.S.)
PSYC 101 and PSYC 218 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:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 201 | Survey of Contemporary Psychology | 1 |
| PSYC 215 | Quantitative Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| or STAT 251 | Statistical Methods | |
| PSYC 218 | 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 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Mathematical Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Oral Communication Course | 3 | |
| CHIN 101 OR FREN 101 OR GERM 101 OR JAPN 101 OR SPAN 101 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| PSYC 201 | Survey of Contemporary Psychology | 1 |
| Scientific Ways of Knowing Course | 4 | |
| CHIN 102 OR FREN 102 OR GERM 102 OR JAPN 102 OR SPAN 102 | 4 | |
| PSYC 215 OR STAT 251 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| PSYC 218 | Introduction to Research in the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| PSYC 305 OR PSYC 310 OR PSYC 311 OR PSYC 320 OR PSYC 430 | 3 | |
| CHIN 201 OR FREN 201 OR GERM 201 OR JAPN 201 OR SPAN 201 | 4 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| PSYC 305 OR PSYC 310 OR PSYC 311 OR PSYC 320 OR PSYC 430 | 3 | |
| PSYC 325 OR PSYC 372 OR PSYC 390 OR PSYC 425 OR PSYC 444 OR PSYC 456 | 3 | |
| CHIN 202 OR FREN 202 OR GERM 202 OR JAPN 202 OR SPAN 202 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| UPDV Psychology, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| UPDV Psychology, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| American Diversity Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 2 | |
| PSYC 325 OR PSYC 372 OR PSYC 390 OR PSYC 425 OR PSYC 444 OR PSYC 456 | 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 305 OR PSYC 310 OR PSYC 311 OR PSYC 320 OR PSYC 430 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fall Term 4 | ||
| PSYC 415 | History and Systems of Psychology | 3 |
| B.A. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| PSYC 325 OR PSYC 372 OR PSYC 390 OR PSYC 425 OR PSYC 444 OR PSYC 456 | 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 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Mathematical Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Oral Communication Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 2 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| PSYC 201 | Survey of Contemporary Psychology | 1 |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Scientific Ways of Knowing Course | 4 | |
| PSYC 215 OR STAT 251 | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| PSYC 218 | 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 305 OR PSYC 310 OR PSYC 311 OR PSYC 320 OR PSYC 430 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| B.S. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| PSYC 305 OR PSYC 310 OR PSYC 311 OR PSYC 320 OR PSYC 430 | 3 | |
| PSYC 325 OR PSYC 372 OR PSYC 390 OR PSYC 425 OR PSYC 444 OR PSYC 456 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| UPDV Psychology, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| B.S. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| American Diversity Course | 3 | |
| UPDV Psychology, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| PSYC 325 OR PSYC 372 OR PSYC 390 OR PSYC 425 OR PSYC 444 OR PSYC 456 | 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 305 OR PSYC 310 OR PSYC 311 OR PSYC 320 OR PSYC 430 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fall Term 4 | ||
| PSYC 415 | History and Systems of Psychology | 3 |
| B.S. Course Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| PSYC 325 OR PSYC 372 OR PSYC 390 OR PSYC 425 OR PSYC 444 OR PSYC 456 | 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 | |
The degree map is a guide for the timely completion of your curricular requirements. Your academic advisor or department may be contacted for assistance in interpreting this map. This map is not reflective of your academic history or transcript and it is not official notification of completion of degree or certificate requirements. Please contact the Registrar's Office regarding your official degree/certificate completion status.
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.