Psychology Major (Bachelor of Science)

This major is recommended for students who plan to pursue graduate studies in psychology. A student majoring in psychology must complete 63 quarter hours in the major, consisting of the core requirements and at least six quarter hours of approved electives. In addition, the student must complete the required cognates, the general studies program, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin. Senior students are required to take the Major Field Test (MFT) in psychology.

Although specific requirements for admission to graduate programs in most universities will be met by this major, the student should realize that graduate work may be impeded or prolonged in certain areas of psychology if special preparation is not obtained at the undergraduate level. For this reason, students who plan to continue academic work in psychology beyond the bachelor’s degree are urged to consult with their advisers very early in their university careers.

Electives: Must be upper division and chosen in consultation with the student's adviser.

Cognates:

A minimum of 20 quarter hours must be completed, including MATH 206 Applied Statistics or a more advanced statistics course, and either PHIL 204 Essentials of Critical Reasoning or PHIL 205 Introduction to Philosophy. Courses should be chosen from the following with approval of the School of Education and Psychology adviser (advanced courses may be substituted) and must include one science course sequence: