Psychology Major

SSH PEAK

Major Requirements

34 credits

Psychology Core (26 credits)

PSY-100General Psychology

3 credits

PSY-112Introduction to Psychological Science

3 credits

PSY-201Developmental Psychology

3 credits

PSY-202Biological Psychology

3 credits

PSY-203Cognitive Psychology

3 credits

PSY-206Social Psychology

3 credits

PSY-312Research Design & Analysis I

3 credits

PSY-312LResearch Design and Analysis I Lab

1 credit

PSY-395Professional Pathways in Psychology

1 credit

PSY-498Psychology Capstone

3 credits

Psychology majors are encouraged to complete PSY-395 in their junior year.

Mathematics

The credits for the math requirement (MAT-125 or MAT-212) are counted in the Professional Foundations minor.
MAT-125Data Analysis and Statistics

3 credits

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or

MAT-212Multiple Regression Analysis

3 credits

Upper-Division Electives (6 credits)

PSY-
Elective PSY coursework, 300- or 400-level

6 credits

The Upper-Division Elective requirement excludes independent study courses.

Senior Project (2-5 credits)

Complete one senior project course.

INT-497Internship

1-6 credits

PSY-490Qualitative Senior Project

3 credits

PSY-492Quantitative Senior Project

3 credits

HON-499
Honors in Psychology

5 credits

A minimum of 2 credits is required for Internship as a senior project.

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.