Psychology Major (BA)

Courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor and in accordance with students’ interests and career goals. The psychology major does not require a minor in any other discipline; however, students are encouraged to select a minor or a concentration of courses that will complement their interests, and educational and career goals.

• Students typically take PSYC 305 (Statistical Methods in Psychological Research)  and PSYC 306 (Research Methods)  as a sequence during their junior year.
• Students who take both PSYC 205 (Life-Span Development)  and PSYC 210 (Child and Adolescent Psychology)  may count only one of them toward the major or minor.
• Students who intend to pursue graduate study and a career in psychology or a related area should take PSYC 301 (Internship)  and/or PSYC 401 (Journal Seminar) . These courses will help students to explore career options, gain pre-professional experience, and prepare for graduate work.
• PSYC 301  and PSYC 401  may be taken on a pass/fail basis only and will not count toward the major or minor.
• Students may take PSYC 401  more than once for credit.
• Students may take PSYC 301  up to two times for credit, as long as the internship placements differ.
• Students may take PSYC 411 (Advanced Special Topics in Psychology and Neuroscience)  more than once if the topics are different and with permission of the department chair.
• Some elective courses are not offered on a regular basis but are taught as student interest dictates and faculty resources allow.