Majors & Minors

GUIDELINES FOR A MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY

Those planning to major in psychology must consult with a psychology advisor to ensure timely completion of requirements.


1. Requirements for this program are a minimum of 36 credits, including the following core courses:

  • Introductory Psychology, PSYC 100 (3 credits)
  • Biological Bases of Behavior, PSYC 222 (3 credits), or Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience, PSYC 224 (4 credits)
  • Experimental Psychology, PSYC 212 (4 credits)
  • Statistics, PSYC 314 (4 credits)
  • Literature Review Seminar, PSYC 317 (3 credits)
  • History of Psychology Seminar, PSYC 484 (3 credits)
  • History of Psychology Seminar, PSYC 484 (3 credits)

2. One additional laboratory course, selected from:

  • Behavioral Neuroscience, PSYC 322 (4 credits)
  • Sensation and Perception, PSYC 332 (4 credits)
  • Psychology of Learning, PSYC 334 (4 credits)
  • Techniques of Behavior Change, PSYC 335 (4 credits)
  • Cognitive Psychology, PSYC 336 (4 credits)
  • Clinical Communication, PSYC 376 (4 credits)

3. At least 12 units of electives in psychology at the 100-level or above.
4. One additional laboratory science course outside the field of psychology (4 credits).

NOTE: Due to prerequisites, the following course sequence is strongly recommended:

  • Freshman year - 100, 222;
  • Sophomore year - 212, 314 (preferably concurrently)
  • Junior year - 317, one additional laboratory course
  • Senior year - 484

GUIDELINES FOR A MINOR IN PSYCHOLOGY

Those planning to minor in Psychology must consult with a Psychology faculty member to ensure timely completion of requirements. Required for a minor are 16-20 credits including:

  • PSYC 100;
  • One laboratory course chosen from: PSYC 212, 322, 332, 334, 335, 336, 376;
  • Nine credits chosen from: PSYC 212; 222 or 224; 242; 334 or 335; 336; 352;
    362; 372; and
  • One additional 3-credit or 4-credit course at the 200-level or above.