Roadmap to Psychology Major

Students cheer on the Redhawks during a sporting event at Miami University.

The following are suggested course schedules that represent a common and recommended way to fulfill the Psychology Major requirements. You should consult with your advisor about your specific goals and plans.

Using the Checklist for Majors, identify a primary and a backup topic sequence.

4 Year Plan
Fall Semester Spring Semester
1st Year

PSY 111
STA 261

PSY 2XX (Primary Topic Sequence)

2nd Year

PSY 293
PSY 2XX (Backup Topic Sequence)

PSY 294
PSY 2XX (Breadth)

3rd Year

PSY 3XX (Topic Sequence)
PSY 2XX (Breadth)

PSY 3XX or 4XX (Topic Sequence)
PSY 2XX (Breadth)
4th Year
PSY 410 (Capstone)
PSY 3XX or 4XX (to complete at least 2 courses at or above 300 and additional 2 at or above 400)
3 Year Plan
Fall Semester Spring Semester
1st Year

PSY 111
STA 261

PSY 293
PSY 2XX (Primary Topic Sequence)

2nd Year

PSY 294
PSY 2XX (Backup Topic Sequence)

PSY 3XX (Topic Sequence)
PSY 2XX (Breadth)
PSY 2XX (Breadth)

3rd Year

PSY 3XX or 4XX (Topic Sequence)
PSY 2XX (Breadth)

PSY 410 (Capstone)
PSY 3XX or 4XX (to complete at least 2 courses at or above 300 and additional 2 at or above 400)