Psychology Major
| Code | Title | SHs |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Psychological Science | ||
| PSY 250/250C/250H | General Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY 350 | Prof Dev & Careers in Psychology (Course must be completed in the fall semester following declaring Psychology major) | 3.00 |
| NS 260/260C/260H | Introduction to Brain and Behavior | 3.00 |
| NS 261 | Intro to Brain and Behavior Laboratory | 1.00 |
| PSY 422 | Research Methods & Behavioral Statistics | 3.00 |
| PSY 423 | Research Methods & Behavioral Stats II | 3.00 |
| PSY 424 | Research Methods & Behavioral Stats Lab | 1.00 |
| Upper Division Requirements | ||
| Required Breadth Courses (26 credits minimum) | ||
| Students must take one class per Group (except Group A), and two laboratories. 1 | ||
| Group A – Developmental Science | 6.00 | |
| Developmental Psychology I | ||
| Developmental Psychology II | ||
| Group B – Cognitive and Behavioral Science | 3.00 | |
| Learning and Memory | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Group C - Biological Basis of Psychological Science | 3.00 | |
| Behavioral Genetics | ||
| Sensation and Perception | ||
| Neurological Disorders | ||
| Neuropharmacology | ||
| Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology | ||
| Group D - Person and Society Science | 3.00 | |
| Social Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Racism | ||
| Psychology of Gender | ||
| Cultural Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Personality | ||
| Group E - Applied Psychological Science | 3.00 | |
| Educational Psychology | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| Community Psychology | ||
| Clinical and Counseling Psychology | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Developmental Disabilities | ||
| Psychological Disorders | ||
| Forensic Psychology | ||
| Clinical Neuropsychology | ||
| Group F - Professional Development | 3.00 | |
| Research in Psychology: 2 | ||
| Senior Capstone | ||
| Internship in Psychology: | ||
| Laboratory Science | 2.00 | |
| Social Psychology Lab | ||
| Cognitive Psychology Laboratory | ||
| Developmental Psychology Laboratory | ||
| Sensation and Perception Laboratory | ||
| Clinical Neuropsychology Laboratory | ||
| Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology Lab | ||
| Additional Psychological Science Courses | 3.00 | |
| Independent Study/Psychology: 2 | ||
| Arrupe Science Mentorship A | ||
Additional course from groups A-E | ||
| Total SHs | 43 | |
- 1
The major advisor should be consulted about the best combination of courses to take from each group based on the student’s educational and career goals.
- 2
No more than 3 semester hours of PSY 490E-W Independent Study/Psychology: or PSY 491E-W Research in Psychology: can count towards the completion of the major.
Honors-in-Psychology Major
In addition to the major requirements listed previously, students who complete the following requirements may graduate with an Honors-in-Psychology major:
| Code | Title | SHs |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 491E-W | Research in Psychology: | 2.00 |
| PSY 499 | Senior Thesis | 2.00 |
| Total SHs | 4 | |
- Maintenance of an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher at the time of thesis proposal.
- Select a thesis committee comprised of an advisor and reader, and submit a preliminary thesis proposal that must be approved by the committee.
- Obtain IRB or IACUC approval as necessary.
- Write and submit a grant proposal to URSC or another funding source to support the proposed thesis project.
- Complete the proposed research project in PSY 491E-W Research in Psychology: (or equivalent). Credits may be spread across multiple semesters.
- Complete PSY 499 Senior Thesis by:
- orally defending the thesis before the thesis committee and other interested parties;
- presenting the research project in a public forum such as a lecture or a professional meeting;
- submitting a final thesis that conforms to APA guidelines and is approved by the thesis committee.
Note: Students in the Honors Program may substitute HO 499 Honors Thesis for PSY 499 Senior Thesis. The Honors Program spring presentation will fulfill the 6 (a), but not 6 (b), requirement.