Students who prefer a broad view of the field often choose the General Psychology concentration. Students in this concentration can tailor the psychology lecture/lab pair and upper division psychology elective requirements to fit their interests. Students with an interest in the applied applications of psychology are encouraged to participate in internships, while those with an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in graduate school are encouraged to seek research experience with a faculty member.

Learning Objectives:

Successful students will:

  1. Attain a solid foundation in the natural sciences.
  2. Demonstrate strong analytical, mathematical, and statistical skills.
  3. Identify, describe, and demonstrate knowledge of the major branches of psychology.
  4. Describe, evaluate, and apply methods for conducting research and analyzing data in psychology.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate material from psychology.
  6. Demonstrate the ability to write and communicate effectively on topics in psychology.
  7. Appraise the diversity, complexity and intersectionality of human experience.
  8. Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice.
  9. Engage in professional development and lifelong learning.

Effective Fall 2024

Students must have a C or better in each of the following courses: PSY 100, PSY 192, PSY 210, PSY 250, PSY 252, PSY 350, PSY 493, the two lecture-lab pairs in psychology (for the AUCC 4A, 4B requirement), and the additional PSY lecture selection from: PSY 315, PSY 340, PSY 370, PSY 440, PSY 452, PSY 454, PSY 456 or PSY 458.

Maximum of 12 credits allowed toward graduation for any combination of PSY 295, PSY 296, PSY 384, PSY 484, PSY 486, PSY 487, PSY 488, PSY 495A-PSY 495F, PSY 496A-PSY 496F, PSY 498A-PSY 498F, PSY 499A-PSY 499F.

Freshman
AUCCCredits
CO 150College Composition (GT-CO2)1A3
MATH 1171College Algebra in Context I (GT-MA1)1B1
MATH 1181College Algebra in Context II (GT-MA1)1B1
MATH 1241Logarithmic and Exponential Functions (GT-MA1)1B1
PSY 100General Psychology (GT-SS3)3C3
PSY 192Psychology First-Year Seminar 1
PSY 210Psychology of the Individual in Context 3
CS***2 2-4
PHIL***3 3
Select one course from the following: 3-4
Humans and Other Animals (GT-SC2)3A 
Attributes of Living Systems (GT-SC1)3A 
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion1C3
Social and Behavioral Sciences43C3
Electives 0-3
 Total Credits 30
Sophomore
 
PSY 250Research Design and Analysis I 3
PSY 252Mind, Brain, and Behavior 3
SPCM***5 3
Select one one course from the following: 3
Introduction to Applied Statistical Methods  
Introduction to Biostatistics  
Intro to Theory and Practice of Statistics  
Arts and Humanities3B6
Biological and Physical Sciences3A3-4
Historical Perspectives3D3
Electives 5-6
 Total Credits 30
Junior
 
PSY 350Research Design and Analysis II 3
Select one group from the following:6 4-5
Group A:
  
Social Psychology4B 
Social Psychology Laboratory4A 
Group B:
  
Organizational Psychology4B 
Organizational Psychology Laboratory4A 
Group C:
  
Psychological Measurement and Testing4B 
Psychological Measurement and Testing Lab4A 
Group D:
  
Industrial Psychology4B 
Industrial Psychology Laboratory4A 
Group E:
  
Cognitive Psychology4B 
Cognitive Psychology Laboratory4A 
Group F:
  
Biological Psychology4B 
Biological Psychology Laboratory4A 
Group G:
  
Sensation and Perception4B 
Sensation and Perception Laboratory4A 
Group H:
  
Cognitive Neuroscience4B 
Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory4A 
Select one course from the following:7 3
ETST***
  
Psychology of Religion  
Psychology of Women  
Psychology of Human Sexuality  
Psychology of Gender  
WS***
  
Any additional AUCC 1C course
  
Advanced Writing23
Psychology Electives8 6
Electives 10-11
 Total Credits 30
Senior
 
PSY 493Capstone Seminar4C3
Select one 3-5 credit course from the following:9 3-5
AA***
  
BC***
  
Principles of Human Physiology  
BZ***
  
CHEM***
  
CS***
  
DSCI***
  
LIFE***
  
MATH***
  
PH***
  
STAT 3**
  
Select one group not previously taken from the following:6 4-5
Group A:
  
Social Psychology4B 
Social Psychology Laboratory4A 
Group B:
  
Organizational Psychology4B 
Organizational Psychology Laboratory4A 
Group C:
  
Psychological Measurement and Testing4B 
Psychological Measurement and Testing Lab4A 
Group D:
  
Industrial Psychology4B 
Industrial Psychology Laboratory4A 
Group E:
  
Cognitive Psychology4B 
Cognitive Psychology Laboratory4A 
Group F:
  
Biological Psychology4B 
Biological Psychology Laboratory4A 
Group G:
  
Sensation and Perception4B 
Sensation and Perception Laboratory4A 
Group H:
  
Cognitive Neuroscience4B 
Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory4A 
Select one course not previously taken from the following: 3
Social Psychology  
Organizational Psychology  
Psychological Measurement and Testing  
Industrial Psychology  
Cognitive Psychology  
Biological Psychology  
Sensation and Perception  
Cognitive Neuroscience  
Psychology Electives8 6
Electives10 8-11
 Total Credits 30
 Program Total Credits: 120
1

MATH 120 may be completed as a substitute for MATH 117, MATH 118, and MATH 124.

2

Select any CS course except CS 192 or variable credit options. Some courses with this prefix will also satisfy the AUCC 3B requirement.

3

Select any PHIL course except variable credit options. Some courses with this prefix will satisfy the AUCC 3B requirement.

4

Select any course in category 3C of the AUCC except HONR 492 or any PSY course.

5

Select any SPCM course except SPCM 178 and variable credit options. Some courses with this prefix will satisfy the AUCC 3B requirement.

6

Students should select a total of two lecture/lab pairs of courses over the junior and senior years. Two pairs are necessary to satisfy AUCC Cat 4A and 4B requirements. 

7

Select one course from this list, excluding variable credit options, that is not counted elsewhere.

8

A total of 12 psychology elective credits are needed; 9 psychology elective credits must be upper division PSY non-special study courses other than those used to fulfill other major requirements and up to 3 credits can be 100- or 200-level PSY courses or any combination of special study credits.

9

Select one 3- to 5-credit course from this list, excluding BZ 101, LIFE 102, BC 192, BZ 192, CHEM 192, CS 192, MATH 192, STAT 192, and variable credit options, that is not counted elsewhere. Acceptable MATH options are MATH 141, MATH 155, MATH 156, MATH 157, MATH 159, MATH 160, MATH 161, MATH 255, MATH 3** (excluding MATH 384) and MATH 4** (excluding MATH 484, MATH 487, MATH 495, MATH 498)

10

Select enough elective credits to bring the program to a minimum of 120 credits, of which at least 42 must be upper-division (300- to 400-level). 

Students must have a C or better in each of the following courses: PSY 100, PSY 192, PSY 210, PSY 250, PSY 252, PSY 350, PSY 493, the two lecture-lab pairs in psychology (for the AUCC 4A, 4B requirement), and the additional PSY lecture selection from: PSY 315, PSY 340, PSY 370, PSY 440, PSY 452, PSY 454, PSY 456 or PSY 458.

Maximum of 12 credits allowed toward graduation for any combination of PSY 295, PSY 296, PSY 384, PSY 484, PSY 486, PSY 487, PSY 488, PSY 495A-PSY 495F, PSY 496A-PSY 496F, PSY 498A-PSY 498F, PSY 499A-PSY 499F. 

Freshman
Semester 1CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
CO 150College Composition (GT-CO2) X1A3
MATH 117College Algebra in Context I (GT-MA1)X 1B1
PSY 100General Psychology (GT-SS3) X3C3
PSY 192Psychology First-Year Seminar X 1
CS***   2-4
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion  1C3
Elective   0-2
 Total Credits   15
Semester 2CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
MATH 118College Algebra in Context II (GT-MA1)X 1B1
MATH 124Logarithmic and Exponential Functions (GT-MA1)X 1B1
PSY 210Psychology of the Individual in Context X 3
PHIL***   3
Select one course from the following:   3-4
Humans and Other Animals (GT-SC2)  3A 
Attributes of Living Systems (GT-SC1) X3A 
Social and Behavioral Sciences (Except HONR 492 or any PSY course)  3C3
Elective   0-1
CO 150 and PSY 100 must be completed by the end of Semester 2.X   
 Total Credits   15
Sophomore
Semester 3CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
PSY 250Research Design and Analysis I X 3
Select one course from the following: X 3
Introduction to Applied Statistical Methods    
Introduction to Biostatistics    
Intro to Theory and Practice of Statistics    
Biological and Physical Sciences X3A3-4
Electives   5-6
 Total Credits   15
Semester 4CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
PSY 252Mind, Brain, and BehaviorX  3
SPCM***   3
Arts and Humanities  3B6
Historical Perspectives  3D3
PSY 210, PSY 250, PSY 252, and STAT requirement must be completed by the end of Semester 4.    
 Total Credits   15
Junior
Semester 5CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
PSY 350Research Design and Analysis II X 3
Advanced Writing X23
Psychology Electives   3
Electives   6
 Total Credits   15
Semester 6CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
Select one group from the following: X 4-5
GROUP A:
    
Social Psychology  4B 
Social Psychology Laboratory  4A 
GROUP B:
    
Organizational Psychology  4B 
Organizational Psychology Laboratory  4A 
GROUP C:
    
Psychological Measurement and Testing  4B 
Psychological Measurement and Testing Lab  4A 
GROUP D:
    
Industrial Psychology  4B 
Industrial Psychology Laboratory  4A 
GROUP E:
    
Cognitive Psychology  4B 
Cognitive Psychology Laboratory  4A 
GROUP F:
    
Biological Psychology  4B 
Biological Psychology Laboratory  4A 
GROUP G:
    
Sensation and Perception  4B 
Sensation and Perception Laboratory  4A 
GROUP H:
    
Cognitive Neuroscience  4B 
Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory  4A 
Select one course from the following:   3
ETST***
    
Psychology of Religion    
Psychology of Women    
Psychology of Human Sexuality    
Psychology of Gender    
WS***
    
Any additional AUCC 1C course
    
Psychology Electives   3
Electives   4-5
CHEM 107, CHEM 108, LIFE 102, and PSY 350 must be completed by the end of Semester 6.X   
 Total Credits   15
Senior
Semester 7CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
Select one 3-5 credit course from the following:   3-5
AA***
    
BC***
    
Principles of Human Physiology    
BZ***
    
CHEM***
    
CS***
    
DSCI***
    
LIFE***
    
MATH***
    
PH***
    
STAT 3**
    
Select one course not previously taken from the following:   3
Social Psychology    
Organizational Psychology    
Psychological Measurement and Testing    
Industrial Psychology    
Cognitive Psychology    
Biological Psychology    
Sensation and Perception    
Cognitive Neuroscience    
Psychology Electives   6
Electives   1-3
 Total Credits   15
Semester 8CriticalRecommendedAUCCCredits
PSY 493Capstone SeminarX 4C3
Select one group not previously taken from the following:X  4-5
Group A:
    
Social Psychology  4B 
Social Psychology Laboratory  4A 
Group B:
    
Organizational Psychology  4B 
Organizational Psychology Laboratory  4A 
Group C:
    
Psychological Measurement and Testing  4B 
Psychological Measurement and Testing Lab  4A 
Group D:
    
Industrial Psychology  4B 
Industrial Psychology Laboratory  4A 
Group E:
    
Cognitive Psychology  4B 
Cognitive Psychology Laboratory  4A 
Group F:
    
Biological Psychology  4B 
Biological Psychology Laboratory  4A 
Group G:
    
Sensation and Perception  4B 
Sensation and Perception Laboratory  4A 
Group H:
    
Cognitive Neuroscience  4B 
Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory  4A 
ElectivesX  7-8
The benchmark courses for the 8th semester are the remaining courses in the entire program of study.X   
 Total Credits   15
 Program Total Credits:   120