Psychology, BA

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Requirements for the Major

The major in psychology (39 or 41 credit hours) sets three goals for student development: to master a central core of psychological knowledge, to acquire basic methodological and computer skills, and to attain a sophisticated knowledge of at least one area within psychology. Students must take the following courses:

Content Core

SW 250-PS - Psychological Inquiry Min Units: 3
OR
NW 220-PS - Behavioral Science Min Units: 5
PS 202 - Learning Min Units: 3
PS 235 - Biological Bases of Behavior Min Units: 3
PS 320 - Life Span Developmental Psychology Min Units: 3
PS 350 - Social Psychology Min Units: 3
PS 385 - Cognitive Processes Min Units: 3
PS 440 - Psychology of Personality Min Units: 3

Methodological Core

PS 210 - Research Methods/Statistics I Min Units: 3
PS 211 - Research Methods/Statistics II Min Units: 3
PS 310 - Advanced Statistics in Psychology Min Units: 3

Specialized Courses

Psychology majors are encouraged to include courses in anthropology, the biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, philosophy, physics, and sociology as they plan their undergraduate career.

One additional psychology elective at the 300-400 level
One additional psychology elective at the 400 level
One 400-level seminar (from the list of advanced seminars or seminar-equivalent classes, e.g., PS 412 , PS 413 , PS 415 , PS 420 )