2005-2006 Course Planning Sheet
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
The Bachelor of Arts degree is recommended for those pursuing a general degree in psychology, or anyone who prefers taking foreign language over expanded math/science requirements in their general education and major program. Consider the Bachelor of Science degree if you are planning to attend graduate school in psychology.
A minimum of 27 credits of psychology courses are required for the Bachelor of Arts degree. No more than 48 credits of psychology may be counted toward the overall total of 124 credits required for graduation.
In addition to the psychology requirements listed below, you must complete all general education requirements, and also one of the following:
A minor
A second major
A psychology major of at least 40 credits.
Below is a chart which gives requirements in different areas. The chart includes a listing of the semesters that courses are typically offered, but you should be aware that this changes from time to time and is only given as a general guide. Consult your advisor, the catalog and time schedule as you make choices.
I. Core Courses (normally offered every semester): minimum 9 credits
Taken in the Freshman and Sophomore Year
All are required except 111, which is needed to use PSY 110 for gen ed science credit.
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Yr/Sem Recommended
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Your Plan
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Grade
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110 General Psychology
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Fresh/Fall
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111 Lab in General Psychology
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Fresh/Fall
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201 Statistical Methods
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Fresh/Spring
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202 Research Methods
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Soph/Fall or Spring
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II. Experimental Courses (normally offered yearly or biyearly): minimum 7 credits
Taken in the Sophomore, Junior and Senior Year
Must take at least two courses, at least one of these with a lab component
You must take the lecture section of the course in order to take the lab section
Completion of core psychology courses is a prerequisite for enrolling in lab sections.
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Yr/Sem Recommended
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Your Plan
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Grade
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240 Psych of Evolution
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Soph or later/Fall
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245 Physiological Psych
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Soph or later/Spring
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246 Physiological Psych Lab
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Soph or later/Spring
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250 Learning and Behavior
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Soph or later/Spring
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251 Learning and Behavior Lab
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Soph or later/Spring
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345 Sensation and Perception
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Soph or later/Spring
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346 Sensation and Perception Lab
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Soph or later/Spring
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350 Human Cognition
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Jr or Sr/Fall
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351 Human Cognition Lab
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Jr or Sr/Fall
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355 Environmental Psych
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Soph or later/Spring
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356 Environmental Psych Lab
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Soph or later/Spring
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390 Topics: Neuropsychology
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Jr or Sr/Spring
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III. Personality and Social Courses (most offered yearly or biyearly): minimum 3 credits
Usually taken in the Sophomore, Junior and Senior Year
Must take at least one course from this group.
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Yr/Sem Recommended
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Your Plan
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Grade
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125 Social Psychology
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Fr or Soph/Fall
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265 Human Behavior in Organizations
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Soph or later/Spring
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| 330 Childhood and Adolescence |
Soph or later
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332 Adulthood and Aging
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Soph or later/Spring
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335 Personality
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Soph or Jr/Spring
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390 Topics: Cross-cultural psychology
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Soph or later/Spring
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IV. Clinical/Applied Courses (frequency of offering varies): minimum 3 credits
Usually taken in the Sophomore, Junior and Senior Year
Must take at least one course from this group.
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Yr/Sem Recommended
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Your Plan
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Grade
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235 Abnormal Psychology
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Fresh or Soph
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445 Topics: Health Psychology
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Jr or Sr/Spring
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461 Introduction to Counseling
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Jr/Spring
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470 Testing and Measurement
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Jr or Sr/Fall
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V. Capstone Courses (offered every semester or yearly): recommended, not required
Taken in the Junior or Senior Year
All are recommended as graduate school preparation.
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Yr/Sem Recommended
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Your Plan
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Grade
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390 Topics: History and Systems
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Jr/Fall
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485 Practicum
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Sr/Fall
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495 Independent Research
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Jr
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499 Colloquium
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Sr/Spring
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