Purpose The Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree provides students with a rigorous general background in the field of psychology and allied disciplines. The degree is designed for students who wish to prepare for graduate or professional school training in psychology or related fields. The more extensive requirements in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics have been selected to optimize the student's future opportunities.

Learning Outcomes

• Comprehension of basic psychological principles and theories from a variety of sub-areas and an ability to apply these theories and principles in specific situations.
• Knowledge of the scientific method as it applies to behavioral research.
• A working understanding of data analysis including graphic presentation and statistic (parametric and nonparametric).
• An ability to communicate in writing the rationale, method, results, and significance of research in which the student was an active participant.

Psychology Requirements (Va) (36 cr.)

• PSY-P 103 (3 cr.) prerequisites for all courses
• PSY-P 211 (3 cr.)
• PSY-P 222 (3 cr.)
• PSY-K 300 (3 cr.)
• Area A
  • Select a minimum of 3 of the following
    • PSY-P 325 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 326 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 327 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 329 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 335 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 388 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 407 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 417 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 438 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 461 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 469 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 486 (3 cr.)
• Area B
  • Select a minimum of 2 of the following
    • PSY-B 322 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 303 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 314 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 316 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 319 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 320 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 324 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 339 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 389 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 425 (3 cr.)
    • PSY-P 430 (3 cr.)
• Select 1 from the following which satisfies the capstone requirement
  
  • PSY-P 426 (3 cr.)
  • PSY-P 435 (3 cr.)
  • PSY-P 481 (3 cr.)
  • PSY-B 454 (3 cr.)
  • PSY-B 482 (3 cr.)
• Select 2 additional 300-400 level psychology elective courses (6 cr.)
• Allied Disciplines Requirements (Vb) (20 cr.)
  • Non-psychology courses listed under the category Group IIIA at the 100 level or above, including at least 6 credits at the 200+ level and at least 2 laboratory courses
    
    

In addition to the preceding courses, the student is responsible for fulfilling the core requirements of the Bachelor of Science degree as established by the College of Arts and Sciences.