The Psychology Department provides 3-year and 4-year plans for completing the degree as well as recommended plans of study based on career paths. Students often combine studies in Psychology with other majors or degree programs.
The following suggested course schedules represent a common and recommended way to fulfill the Psychology Major requirements. Consult your Psychology advisor to develop an approrpiate and individualized 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) |
| 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) |
The Psychology Department expects that graduating students in the major will reach the following 5 goals:
A Psychology major can prepare you for many career paths. The following plans of study represent some popular course sequences based on career interests.
PSY Core Courses:
PSY Electives:
Outside PSY Department:
PSY Core Courses:
(Pick two)
(Pick two)
PSY Electives:
Outside PSY Department:
PSY Core Course:
(Pick two)
(Pick two)
PSY Electives:
Outside PSY Department:
PSY Core Courses:
(Pick two)
(Pick two)
PSY Electives:
Outside PSY Department:
*Combine with minors and certificates from Farmer School of Business
*Work toward your MBA as an undergraduate and earn a graduate certificate in Business Foundations
PSY Core Courses:
PSY Electives:
Outside PSY Department:
*Combine with a minor in Criminology or Criminal Justice or Forensic Investigation
PSY Core Courses:
(Pick four)
PSY Electives:
Outside PSY Department:
Microcredential programs are for-credit bundles of courses focused on in-demand skills. Psychology microcredentials can be earned as part of the major or independently.
A Psychology major can be combined with a variety of other majors, minors, and certificate programs.
