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Psychology Majors

The Psychology Department offers a choice of two major options: a Bachelors of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.). The requirements for each are detailed below. Students who are unsure which degree would be the best option for them should contact Dr. Chris Logan (Undergraduate Advisor).  Research training, independent study and internship courses are available (PSYC 3099, PSYC 3199, PSYC 3299, PSYC 3399 and PSYC 4385) on a pass/fail basis. These courses will not count toward the required hours for the major. Distinction may be granted to B.A. or B.S. students who meet the admission requirements and complete the course and work requirements.

Requirements for the B.A. Degree

A B.A. in Psychology requires 36 credit hours (12 courses). Prior to declaring the B.A., student must complete three foundation courses (PSYC 1300: Introduction to Psychology, PSYC 3301: Research Methods in Psychology, and STAT 2331: Introduction to Statistical Methods), with no individual grade less than a C-. Students also complete five breadth courses, and four advanced PSYC elective courses. To earn the B.A degree, students must earn a C- or higher in all graded classes.

Requirements for the B.S. Degree

A B.S. in Psychology requires 45 or 46 credit hours (15 courses). The B.S. includes four foundation courses (PSYC 1300: Introduction to Psychology, PSYC 3301: Research Methods in Psychology, PSYC 4301: Advanced Quantitative Methods in Psychology, and STAT 2331: Introduction to Statistical Methods). To be eligible for the B.S., students must earn a C or higher on the first attempt of the foundation courses. Students may declare the B.S. as their major after completing PSYC 1300, 3301, and STAT 2331 with a C or higher on their first attempt. Students also complete five breadth courses, four advanced PSYC electives, one lab-based science course, and one advanced analysis course. To earn the B.S. degree, students must earn a C- or higher in all breadth and elective classes and have a major GPA of 2.500.

 Psychology Minors

A minor in psychology consists of 18 credit hours (6 courses). PSYC 1300 must be successfully completed with a grade of C- or higher before declaring a psychology minor. Research training, practicum, and independent study courses are available (PSYC 3099, PSYC 3199, PSYC 3299, PSYC 3399, and PSYC 4395) on a pass/fail basis. These courses will not count toward the required hours for the minor. Students must earn a C- or higher in all classes for the minor.

Cognitive Science Minor

Cognitive Science is an interdisciplinary minor focused on the study of the mind and the nature of cognition and intelligence, from the perspectives of psychology and philosophy, and potentially (depending upon which courses students elect to take) other disciplines including computer science, neuroscience, linguistics, or mathematics. Topics include the nature of cognition, consciousness, perception, memory, emotion, language acquisition, reasoning, decision-making and behavior, using tools from neuroscience, computer modeling, neural networks, artificial intelligence, and formal logic. Students may double-count up to two courses across Psychology and cognitive science. 

Neuroscience Minor

Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system, incorporating the perspectives of several fields of study. Students will explore the relationship between the brain, the rest of the body, and the environment with respect to affect, behavior, and cognition. The disciplines of biology, psychology, and philosophy are particularly pertinent to this interdisciplinary minor. This interdisciplinary minor is well suited to biological sciences, health and society, and psychology majors, pre-health professions students or those interested in a career in neuroscience. Students may double-count up to two courses across Psychology and neuroscience.