Required Courses (15 hours):

• PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology (Foundations F4c) 3-0-3
• PSY 260 - Research Methods and Statistics I 3-0-3
• PSY 261 - Research Methods and Statistics II 3-0-3
• PSY 362 I - Research Seminar in Psychology 3-0-3
• PSY 470 I - History and Systems of Psychology 3-0-3

Neuroscience, Learning, and Cognition (3 hours):

Complete at least three hours chosen from the following courses:

• PSY 405 I - Learning 3-0-3
• PSY 406 I - Cognitive Psychology 3-0-3
• PSY 410 - Sensory and Perceptual Processes 3-0-3
• PSY 411 - Behavioral Neuroscience 3-0-3
• PSY 441 - Seminar on Neuroscience, Learning, and Cognition 3-0-3

Social Processes and Individual Differences (3 hours):

Complete at least three hours chosen from the following courses:

• PSY 207 - Psychology of Personality 3-0-3
• PSY 304 - Social Psychology 3-0-3
• PSY 355 - Psychology of Interpersonal Relations 3-0-3
• PSY 442 - Seminar in Social Processes and Individual Differences 3-0-3

Human Development (3 hours):

Complete at least three hours chosen from the following courses:

• PSY 211 - Human Sexuality 3-0-3
• PSY 221 - Life-Span Developmental Psychology 3-0-3
• PSY 342 - Child and Adolescent Psychology 3-0-3
• PSY 390 - Adulthood and Aging 3-0-3
• PSY 443 - Seminar in Human Development 3-0-3

Behavioral and Cultural Diversity (3 hours):

Complete at least three hours chosen from the following courses:

• PSY 303 - Health Psychology in Sociocultural Context 3-0-3
• PSY 318 - Abnormal Psychology 3-0-3
• PSY 385 - Psychology of Women 3-0-3
• PSY 432 - Autism Spectrum Disorder/Developmental Disabilities 3-0-3
• PSY 434 I - Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children and Youth 3-0-3
• PSY 444 - Seminar in Behavioral and Cultural Diversity 3-0-3

Applications of Psychology (3 hours):

Complete at least three hours chosen from the following courses:

• PSY 222 - Concepts/Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis 3-0-3
• PSY 240 - Educational Psychology 2-2-3
• PSY 298 - Research Practicum 1 to 3 hours
• PSY 315 - Counseling Theory 3-0-3
• PSY 316 - Counseling Practice 1-6-3
• PSY 350 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology 3-0-3
• PSY 371 - Ethics & Professional Issues in Behavior Analysis & Psychology 3-0-3
• PSY 401 - Psychological Testing 3-0-3
• PSY 445 - Seminar in the Applications of Psychology 3-0-3
• PSY 496 - Academic Internship 3 to 6 hours
• PSY 498 - Directed Study 1 to 3 hours

Free Electives (6 hours):

Complete two classes (6 credit hours) selected from any of the above areas or

Complete PSY 352  and one additional course selected from any of the above areas. 

Special Qualifications

Participation in a research practicum (PSY 298 ) requires at least sophomore status. Participation in an internship (PSY 496 ) and directed study (PSY 498 ) requires at least junior status. The internship consists of from three to six semester hours of credit and may, with permission, be repeated for a total of 12 hours of credit. No more than six internship credit hours may be applied to the psychology major, and no more than three internship credit hours may be applied to the psychology minor.

All psychology majors must complete the Educational Testing Service’s Major Field exam in psychology during their last semester.