Major in Psychology (BA/BS)
Psychology is a science that studies behavior and mental processes. Psychologists study individual differences in personality and cognitive abilities, social and biological influences on behavior, and the effects of development and learning on the individual. The study of psychology can help students understand both their own motivations and the behavior of others.
42 credits
Required Courses, 12 credits
3 credits from MATH courses
| MATH 125 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| MATH 132 | Brief Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 161 | Applied Calculus 1 | 3 |
| MATH 165 | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MATH 201 | Number, Operations, and Algebraic Reasoning for the Elementary Teacher | 4 |
| MATH 207 | Mathematics for the Teacher of the Exceptional Learner | 4 |
Students must earn a grade of C or better in MATH 125 or MATH 132 or MATH 161 or MATH 165 or MATH 201 or MATH 207.
3 credits from Individual Differences Foundation Area
3 credits from Learning and Cognition Foundation Area
3 credits from Diversity Foundation Area
3 credits from Biological Foundation Area
3 credits from Capstone Experience
6 credits at 300- or 400-level PSYS
(no more than 3 credits from PSYS 478, PSYS 479, PSYS 497, or PSYS 498)
6 credits at 400-level PSYS
(no more than 3 credits from PSYS 478, PSYS 479, PSYS 497, or PSYS 498)