Psychology, B.S.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirements

In addition to meeting all the requirements for the Psychology Bacehlor of Arts (B.A.), students wishing to earn a Bachelor of Science degree must complete the following:

• Math at the Pre-calculus level or higher (Currently MA 2090) AND
• Two years (4 semesters) of science courses (Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics). [Courses for non-science majors (e.g.,  BS 2100 - Biology for Non-science Majors, CP 2300 - Weather Studies, CP 2400 - Ocean Studies, CP 2500 - Climate Studies)  cannot be applied toward the B.S. degree.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 based on the highest grade in each of the math and science courses required for the B.S. 
  OR
  Minimum grade of C or higher in the math and science courses for the B.S.

Students wishing to earn the B.S. degree must have their program approved by a faculty advisor in the Psychology Department no later than the end of the first half of their junior year.

Psychology Major Course Requirements and List of Courses

FIVE CORE COURSES

1. Introduction to Psychology
2. Research Design & Analysis I
3. Research Design & Analysis II
4. Field Experience & Research
5. Senior Seminar (5000-level course)

FOUNDATIONS  

1. Cognitive & Physiological Fondations Elective
2. Two Developmental, Clinical, & Social Foundations Electives
   Take two of three areas​
   1. Developmental 
   2. Social
   3. Clinical
3. Diversity & Social justice Foundations

ELECTIVES

1. 3000-/4000-level Elective 
2. 4000-level elective (residency requirement)