This major prepares students for graduate school in both research and applied psychology and for entry-level employment in many fields of human services.
Note that a prerequisite for this program is PSY 112 Introduction to Psychology (4 credits) taken either as a University Core Curriculum requirement or an Open Elective.
Major Completion Summary
Major Completion Summary
Requirement |
Credits |
University Core Requirements |
44-55 |
Major Requirements |
47 |
Open Electives |
25-37 |
Total Credits |
128 |
University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 44-55 |
Total Credits | 44-55 |
Major Requirements (47 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
PSY 205 | Statistics in Psychology and Allied Fields | 4 |
PSY 304 | Social Psychology | 4 |
PSY 308 | History of Psychology | 4 |
PSY 311 | Biological Psychology | 4 |
PSY 315 | Cognitive Psychology | 4 |
or PSY 323 | Psychology of Learning |
PSY 375 | Lifespan Development Psychology | 4 |
PSY 380 | Experimental Psychology I | 4 |
PSY 381 | Experimental Psychology II | 4 |
| 15 |
Total Credits | 47 |
Open Electives (25-37 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
1 | 25-37 |
Total Credits | 25-37 |
General Track
In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.
Plan of Study Grid
First Year |
Fall |
ENG 110 |
Composition |
3 |
UNV 101 |
First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community |
1 |
PSY 112 |
Introduction to Psychology () |
4 |
CHP 101 |
Wellness and Physical Fitness () |
2 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 16 |
Spring |
ENG 120 |
Critical Writing |
4 |
COM 200 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
PSY 205 |
Statistics in Psychology and Allied Fields |
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 17 |
Second Year |
Fall |
CS 121
|
Introduction to Computer Science
or Computers for Human Empowerment or Introduction to Computing |
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
PSY 304 |
Social Psychology |
4 |
| Credits | 17 |
Spring |
PSY 308 |
History of Psychology |
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
PSY 233 |
Psychology of Civic Engagement |
3 |
| Credits | 16 |
Third Year |
Fall |
ENG 201 |
Writing in the Disciplines |
3-4 |
PSY 311 |
Biological Psychology |
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 16-17 |
Spring |
PSY 315 |
Cognitive Psychology |
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 16 |
Fourth Year |
Fall |
PSY 380 |
Experimental Psychology I |
0-4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 12-16 |
Spring |
PSY 381 |
Experimental Psychology II |
0-4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 12-16 |
| Total Credits | 122-131 |
Psychology/Mental Health Counseling-MS (PMG) Track
In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.
Plan of Study Grid
First Year |
Fall |
ENG 110 |
Composition |
3 |
UNV 101 |
First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community |
1 |
PSY 112 |
Introduction to Psychology () |
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
MAT 104
|
Finite Mathematics ()
or Elementary Calculus I or Calculus I or Introduction to Probability and Statistics or Introduction to Discrete Mathematics or Introductory Statistics for the Life Sciences |
3 |
| Credits | 17 |
Spring |
ENG 120 |
Critical Writing |
4 |
COM 200 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
PSY 205 |
Statistics in Psychology and Allied Fields |
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 17 |
Second Year |
Fall |
CS 121
|
Introduction to Computer Science
or Computers for Human Empowerment or Introduction to Computing |
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
PSY 304 |
Social Psychology |
4 |
| Credits | 17 |
Spring |
PSY 308 |
History of Psychology |
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
PSY 233 |
Psychology of Civic Engagement |
3 |
| Credits | 16 |
Third Year |
Fall |
ENG 201 |
Writing in the Disciplines |
3-4 |
PSY 311 |
Biological Psychology |
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 16-17 |
Spring |
PSY 315 |
Cognitive Psychology |
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 16 |
Fourth Year |
Fall |
PSY 380 |
Experimental Psychology I |
0-4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
MHC 687
|
Foundations of Mental Health Counseling and Consultation
or Human Growth and Development or Psychopathology and Personality Disorders |
3 |
MHC 630 |
Helping Relationships: Counseling Theories and Techniques I |
3 |
| Credits | 12-16 |
Spring |
PSY 381 |
Experimental Psychology II |
0-4 |
MHC 631 |
Helping Relationships: Counseling Theories and Techniques II |
3 |
MHC 687
|
Foundations of Mental Health Counseling and Consultation
or Human Growth and Development or Psychopathology and Personality Disorders |
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
| Credits | 12-16 |
| Total Credits | 123-132 |