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Psychological Science Major (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science in Psychological Science emphasizes depth in empirical knowledge and skills and requires a psychology research thesis project.

Major Requirements

60-62 credits

Required Introductory Courses (12 credits)

MATH-1025Data Analysis and Statistics

4 credits
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or
MATH-2025Multiple Regression Analysis

4 credits
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PSYC-1000General Psychology

4 credits
PSYC-1120Critical Thinking in Psych Science

4 credits

Survey Courses (16 credits)

PSYC-2010Developmental Psychology

4 credits
PSYC-2020Biological Psychology

4 credits
PSYC-2030Cognitive Psychology

4 credits
PSYC-2040Social Psychology

4 credits

Advanced Required Courses (10 credits)

PSYC-3120Research Design and Analysis

4 credits
PSYC-3950Professional Pathways in Psychology

2 credits
PSYC-4850Thesis Seminar

4 credits

Advanced Topical Courses (12 credits)

Complete 12 credits selected from the following. Courses used to satisfy this requirement may not be applied to the Research-Thesis Related Courses requirement.

PSYC-3220Qualitative Inquiry

2 credits
PSYC-3250Relationships/Helping Professions

2 credits
PSYC-3350Sensation and Perception

4 credits
PSYC-3500Winter Term Topics

2 credits
PSYC-3600Environmental Psychology

4 credits
PSYC-3640Community Psychology

4 credits
PSYC-3700Health Psych and Behavioral Medicine

4 credits
PSYC-3800Psychological Counseling

4 credits
PSYC-4000Advanced Topics in Psychology

4 credits
PSYC-4040Abnormal Psychology

4 credits
PSYC-4070Legal Psychology

4 credits
PSYC-4120Infants, Health, and Society

4 credits
PSYC-4150Adolescent Development

2 credits
PSYC-4250Multicultural Psychology

4 credits
PSYC-4444Intergroup Relations

4 credits

Research Thesis (4 credits)

PSYC-4860Research Thesis

4 credits

Research Thesis-Related Courses (6-8 credits)

Complete at least two additional courses, 6-8 credits, from the following to strengthen preparation for the research thesis.

ANSC-2900Introduction to Social Research

4 credits
ANSC-3305Social Stratification

4 credits
CSCI-1040Computer Science I: Intro to Comp Sci

4 credits
CSCI-2025Data Manipulation and Visualization

4 credits
HEHP-3014Rsrch Mthds in Human Perf/Health Science

4 credits
HIST-3050History of Science

4 credits
INTR-4997Internship

1-4 credits
MATH-2025Multiple Regression Analysis

4 credits
PHIL-2225Bioethics

4 credits
PHIL-3012Philosophy of Science

4 credits
PSYC-3220Qualitative Inquiry

2 credits
PSYC-4994Independent Study

1-4 credits
PSYC-4996Advanced Collaborative Research

1-4 credits

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this major, students will be able to:

  1. Engage in scientific inquiry and critical thinking through psychological research;
  2. Describe key concepts, themes, and applications of psychology's content domains;
  3. Demonstrate effective writing and presentation skills;
  4. Practice ethical and social responsibility to evaluate psychological phenomena in a diverse world; and
  5. Demonstrate teamwork and self-regulation capacities that support using psychological skills to sustain growth during college and beyond.