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Psychology Program of Study

Every effort is made to ensure this information is current, but please be aware that some content may have changed. There is no substitute for developing a careful course registration plan in consultation with your advisor. The class sequence listed is suggested only. The final decision rests with the student and academic advisor.

2023-24 Academic Year

Freshman - 1st semester
ENG 102 English Composition Skills (General Studies CAT 1) (3)
HIS 120 World History (General Studies CAT 10) (3)
PSY 101 General Psychology (General Studies CAT 5) (3)
General Studies CAT 3 or CAT 7 (3-5)
General Studies CAT 4, CAT 6, CAT 8, or CAT 9 (3)

Freshman - 2nd semester
CNA 100 Principles of Human Communication (General Studies CAT 2) (3)
PSY 230 Lifespan Development (3)
General Studies CAT 3 or CAT 7 (3-5)
General Studies CAT 4, CAT 6, CAT 8, or CAT 9 (6)

Sophomore - 1st semester
PSY elective (3)
General Studies CAT 4, CAT 6, CAT 8, or CAT 9 (3)
Minor course (3)

Sophomore - 2nd semester
PSY electives (3-6)
Minor courses (3-6)

Junior
PSY 401 Theories of Personality or PSY 470 History and Systems (3)
PSY 405 Experimental Psychology (3)
SSC 319 Statistics for Social Sciences (3)
Minor courses (6)
PSY electives (3-6)

During your junior and/or senior year(s), choose two of the following:
PSY 402 Learning (3)
PSY 403 Cognitive Psychology (3)
PSY 460 Physiological Psychology (3)

Senior
PSY 490 Assessment Seminar (second semester) (0)

Continue coursework to fulfill remaining major, minor, and graduation requirements.