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Bachelor of Science IN Psychology

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Requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Requirements for BA in American Indian Studies	Sem. Hrs.
Freshman Seminar	1
General Education Requirements	44
Psychology Major Requirements	40
» Core Requirements	(16)
» Psychology Area Requirements	(18)
» Directed Electives in Psychology	(9)
University-wide Electives	35
Total	120

Directed Electives in Psychology: Select psychology electives for least six semester hours.

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Psychology Major Requirements

The major in psychology consists of 40 semester hours of which at least 15 hours must be taken at the 3000‑ level or higher. Note: No 3000‑4000 level courses should be taken until PSY 2080 and 2100 have been completed.

Core Requirements (16 semester hours)

Course#	Course Title	Comments
PSY 1010	Introductory Psychology
PSY 1900	Career and Professional Perspectives in Psychology (1)	Take immediately after completing PSY 1010
PSY 2080	Research Statistics	Prerequisite: MAT 1050 (or higher)
PSY 2100	Research Methodology	Prerequiste: recommended, PSY 2080
PSY 3000	Research Methods Capstone (requires 2080 and 2100)	Prerequiste: C or better in ENG 1050 and 1060; PSY 2080, PSY 2100; declared major, minor, or concentration in PSY
PSY 3040	History and Systems of Psychology	Prerequiste: Any three PSY courses; PSY 3000 strongly recommended

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Psychology Area Requirements

Eighteen semester hours are required. Select two courses from each area.

Experimental and Cognitive Area (6 semester hours)

Course#	Course Title	Comments
PSY 2150	Psychology of Learning	Prerequisite: PSY 1010
PSY 3120	Cognitive Processes
PSY 3550	Sensation and Perception	Prerequisite: PSY 1010
PSY 4010	Physiological Psychology	Prerequisite: 15 hours of psychology or biology

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Social and Personality Area (6 semester hours)

Course#	Course Title	Comments
PSY 2160	Social Psychology	Prerequisite: PSY 1010 or SOC 2010
PSY 2700	Industrial/Organizational Psychology	Prerequisite: PSY 1010
PSY 3160	Psychology of Leadership	Prerequisite: PSY 1010
PSY 3750	Personality Theories	Prerequisite: Any three PSY courses

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Developmental, Clinical, and Counseling Area (6 semester hours)

Course#	Course Title	Comments
PSY 2050	Childhood and Adolescence	Prerequisite: PSY 1010
PSY 3050	Psychology of Adult Development and Aging	Prerequisite: PSY 1010; Also HLTH 3050
PSY 3600	Abnormal Psychology	Prerequisite: PSY 1010; any other three PSY courses strongly recommended
PSY 4030	Psychological Testing	Prerequisite: PSY 2080 recommended
PSY 4170	Clinical and Counseling Psychology	Prerequisite: PSY 3600, PSY 3750

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Updated: Thursday, October 21, 2010

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