Psychology Major, BA (60 credits)

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The 60-credit major is intended to provide a foundation for professional careers and/or graduate training in psychology. It requires substantial coursework in the methodological, statistical, and content areas of psychology, while still allowing for individualized student interests and choice. Students enrolled in the 60-credit major also have the opportunity to receive credit toward their degree for participation in professional development and research experiences.

Required Courses for the 60-credit major

PSY 101 - General Psychology Credits: (5)
PSY 200 - Introduction to the Major Credits: (1)
PSY 300 - Research Methods in Psychology Credits: (5)
PSY 362 - Introductory Statistics Credits: (5)
PSY 363 - Intermediate Statistics and Research Methods Credits: (5)
PSY 489 - Senior Assessment Credits: (2)

Select at least one course from each of the following groups:

Department-Approved Electives Credits: 14-17

May include a maximum of five lower division credits. In addition to the classes listed above, other 300 and 400-level psychology classes may also qualify for elective credits.

**Not more than 10 hours of PSY 295 and PSY 495 combined may be applied to a psychology major.

Total Credits: 60

College and Department Information

Psychology Department
College of the Sciences

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Psychology Major, BA (60 credits)

Required Courses for the 60-credit major

Select at least one course from each of the following groups:

Group I

Group II

Group III

Group IV

Group V

Department-Approved Electives Credits: 14-17

Total Credits: 60

College and Department Information