Psychology Degree Plan - Bachelor of Arts
(Psychology major — 120 semester credit hours)
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Psychology 2301 | 3 |
| Psychology 2321 | 3 |
|
Psychology 2304, 2305, 3301, 3303, 3307, 4301, 4303, 4305, 4309, or 4313 |
15 |
| Psychology (must be advanced if needed for 18 advanced hours in major or 42 total advanced hours) | 9 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Communication 2301 | 3 |
|
Computer Literacy: Agricultural Economics 1351, Animal Science 1351, Business Computer Information Systems 1305, Communication 2345, Computational and Applied Mathematics 1351, Computer Science 1301, 1341, 1351, 1361, 1371, Theatre 2345, Education 2323, Mass Media 2345, Mathematics 1351, Music 2353, Nursing 2338, or University Studies 2323 |
3 |
| English 1301, 1302 or Honors 1302, and sophomore literature | 9 |
| Political Science 2301 and 2302 | 6 |
| History 1301 and 1302 | 6 |
|
Computational and Applied Math 2305, Mathematics 1302, 1303, 1311, 1312, 1321, 1361, 1362, 1332, 1561, 2305, 2331, 2332 or 2513 |
3 |
|
Natural Science (two lab sciences: biology, chemistry, geology, physics, physical science) |
8 |
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Visual and Performing Arts: Art 1301, 1302, 1305, 2301, 2302 Theatre 1311, 1351, Honors 2302, Music 1310, 1341, 1342, 1351, 1361, 1375, 1376 |
3 |
|
Humanities (English-an additional sophomore literature, History 2331, 2332, Philosophy 2301, 2321, 2311, French 2372 or German 2372, Honors 2301) |
3 |
|
Modern Languages 2310 or 2311 and 2312 (also 1301, 1302 if necessary) |
6 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Minor | 18 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
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Electives (must be advanced if needed to meet the 42 advanced hour requirement) |
22 |
The above degree plan meets all core curriculum and Bachelor of Arts degree requirements. The B.A. degree with a major in Psychology requires a minimum of 120 semester credit hours, a minimum of 42 advanced (junior and senior level) semester credit hours, and a minimum of 30 semester credit hours in residence (24 of which must be at the advanced level). 24 of the last 30 hours required to complete this degree must be taken in residence.
Graduation Requirement for the Major
Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology or Sociology are required to successfully complete an exit exam in Psychology or Sociology in order to be eligible for graduation.
Students may take this examination after completing all major requirements or in the semester immediately prior to graduation. The exam score will not affect GPA, but will be part of the student’s record.
