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Undergraduate Psychology Curriculum

Roadmap to Psychology Major

A Psychology major can be combined with a variety of other types of studies and suit a wide range of career paths. The following suggested course schedules represent a common and recommended way to fulfill the Psychology Major requirements. You should consult with your advisor about your specific goals and plans.

4-Year Plan

Year 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

Year 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)