Psychological Science, B.A.

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The minimum requirements for a psychology major are 36 hours of psychology (16 hours must be completed in residence), 33 of which must be upper-level (30000 - 40000) as specified below, with a grade of C or higher in all psychology courses counted toward the major. Students pursuing a professional career in psychology are advised that a master’s degree is the minimum level of training required. Prospective psychology majors, regardless of whether they plan to attend graduate school or not, should select courses with early and continuing advice from the department faculty. Students must plan their course program carefully. A wide range of courses is recommended as preparation for the requirements of different schools.

General: 120 minimum total hours, including 45 hours of upper-level courses (30000-40000 level), and 30 hours in residence

First-Year Colloquium (0-3 hours)

Required of full-time freshmen entering college for the first time and transfer students with less than 12 hours of credit.

University Core (35 hours)

See General Education Requirements.

Cultural Awareness: (0-6 hours)

Completion of one second-semester foreign language course ( SPAN 10203 - (was 1312) Elementary Spanish II , INTR 12103 - (was 1321) American Sign Language II , or equivalent) or demonstrate equivalent proficiency.

One 3-credit course in a foreign language (SPAN 10103 - (was 1311) Elementary Spanish I , INTR 12003 - (was 1320) American Sign Language I , or equivalent) or demonstrate equivalent proficiency AND one 3-credit course from the list below, as long as it does not satisfy any other curricular requirement.

Completion of two 3-credit courses from the list below, as long as they do not satisfy any other curricular requirement.

Major (36 hours)

Required Courses (18 hours)

Focus Areas (9 hours)

Students are required to take at least one upper-level course in each of the following three focus areas:

Focus Area A (3 hours)

Focus Area B (3 hours)

Focus Area C (3 hours)

Psychology Electives (9 upper-level hours in PSYC)

A maximum of six hours (combined) of these courses can be applied toward the major:

**These courses require instructor consent and must be arranged in advance.

Minor

(12-29 hours-Typical minor requires 18 hours)

Unrestricted General Electives

Remaining hours, if any, to reach 120 minimum total hours, 45 hours of upper-level courses (30000-40000 level), and/or 30 hours in residence.