Students can pursue either a B.A. or B.S. degree in psychology.  The B.A. is designed for students who wish to explore career or graduate options in the field while simultaneously experiencing a broader liberal arts curriculum.   The B.S. is recommended for students who would like a more comprehensive exposure to psychology, and for those who plan to complete a doctorate in psychology or continue on to medical school.

Psychology Core All Psychology majors must take these four courses sequentially:

PSYC 204     Introduction to Psychology I    (freshman year)
PSYC 209     Introduction to Psychology I I  (freshman or sophomore year)
PSYC 205     Psychological Statistics         (sophomore year)
PSYC 315     Research Methods I                (junior year)

Bachelor of Arts

Students choose one of 5 concentrations (general, counseling, developmental, education, or industrial) for the B.A. degree by the end of their sophomore year.  Each concentration involves classes that represent a different perspective of psychology. 

B.A.  General concentration
This concentration explores the most representative areas of psychology.

Learning and Cognition (340)
Social Psychology (321) or Theories of Personality (347)
Child Psychology (345) or Adolescent Psychology (346)
Motivation & Emotion (333) or Sensation & Perception (367) or Physiological Psychology (435)
Any two 300 or 400 level courses.

B.A.  Counseling concentration     
For students who will pursue advanced training and careers in counseling.

Psychological Testing (302)
Interviewing & Counseling (327)
Abnormal Psychology (421)
Physiological Psychology (435)
Contemporary Psychotherapy (435)
Plus one additional upper level course.

B.A.  Developmental concentration 
For students interested in careers dealing with people at all levels of development.

Learning and Cognition (340)
Child Psychology (345)
Adolescent Psychology (346) or Adulthood and Aging (320)
Motivation & Emotion (333) or Physiological Psychology (435)
Plus two additional upper level courses.

B.A.  Industrial / Organizational concentration 
For students interested in applying psychological concepts in the workplace.

Industrial Psychology (373)
Organizational Psychology (374)
Psychological Testing (302)
Social Psychology (321) or Group Dynamics (344)
Motivation & Emotion (333) or Health & Stress (341)
Plus one additional upper level course.

B.A.  Education
For students pursuing a degree in elementary or special education 

Social Psychology (321)
Child Psychology (345)
Adolescent Psychology (346)
Learning and Cognition (340) or Motivation & Emotion (333)
Plus two additional upper level courses.

Bachelor of Science

The B.S. degree is recommended for students who prefer a more comprehensive exposure to psychology and those who will pursue doctoral studies.  The B.S. in Health Psychology is for student who wish to pursue health related careers such as physical therapy.  In addition to Psychology courses, students must complete 2 semesters of Biology.

B.S.

Psychology Core
Research Methods II  (318 or 323)
Social Psychology (321)
Learning and Cognition (340)
Child Psychology (345)
Sensation & Perception (367)
Physiological Psychology (435)
Abnormal Psychology (421)
Psychological Testing (302) or Personality (347)

B.S. in Health Psychology

Psychology Core
Research Methods II  (318 or 323)
Social Psychology (321)
Health & Stress (341)
Physiological Psychology (435)
Plus three additional upper level courses.

See the course catalog for a detailed description of each class.