Psychology Major
35 credit hours
Achievement of a grade of C- or higher is required for all major courses.
Required Courses:
Three courses chosen from the following options:
Four Elective Courses
| PSYC | Four PSYC Elective Courses | 12-16 |
Only three credits from PSYC 393, PSYC 394 and PSYC 498 may count as electives toward the minimum requirements for the major.
Psychology Sample Plan of Study
Following is one possible way to complete the major.
Students should fill in gaps with coursework required for the core curriculum and other majors/minors to take an average of 14 credit hours each fall and spring, and 3-4 credit hours each Interim. Total credit hours needs to be 124 for degree completion.
First Year
Fall Semester
| FYS 110 | First Year Seminar I | 4 |
| | Core, Major, Minor or Elective Course | 3-4 |
Interim
Spring Semester
Second Year
Fall Semester
Interim
Spring Semester
Third Year
Fall Semester
Interim
Spring Semester
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
Interim
Spring Semester
Honors in Psychology:
A student may graduate with Honors in Psychology by: 1) earning a cumulative college grade point average of 3.0 or higher; 2) maintaining a department grade point average of 3.50 or higher; and 3) successfully completing a senior research project (PSYC 498).