Psychology (B.A.)
Objectives: To provide a general program for students who wish to study a wide range of psychological topics; to prepare students for possible graduate study or employment in human services.
Requirements: Core courses are 101; 102; 211; one course selected from 304, 316, and 317; 315; 321; 411; and one course selected from 460, 470, 480, and 490. Two additional courses are selected in consultation with the advisor. The college mathematics requirement is met by Mathematics 121 and Statistics 163. The departmental language requirement is met by two sequential foreign language courses. Students also select a minor in another discipline or the contextual and support area: two courses to develop analytical, research, and communication skills, chosen from Philosophy 231 and introductory courses in biology, chemistry, and physics; two courses to increase knowledge and understanding of human behavior within a societal context, chosen from Sociology 101; Economics 151; Political Science 103, 117; Public Policy and Community Service 100, 200, 300. Course selections must be made in consultation with the department.

Psychology (B.S.)
Objective: To provide a specialized program for students interested in aspects of psychology that relate to the natural sciences.
Requirements: Core courses are 101; 102; 211; two courses selected from 304, 316, and 317; either 315 or 411; and one course selected from 460, 470, 480, and 490. Two additional courses are selected in consultation with the advisor. The contextual and support area is designed to develop analytical and research skills providing a strong foundation for advanced study. This goal is met through five science courses from the disciplines of biology, chemistry, and physics, chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor. In lieu of fulfilling the contextual and support requirements, a student may elect to complete a minor in biology, chemistry, mathematics, or physics. The college mathematics requirement is met by Mathematics 151, Statistics 163, and either Mathematics 152 or Computer Science 190.

Minor in Psychology
A student may minor in psychology by completing 101, 102, 211, and two additional courses in consultation with the department. Statistics 163 is also required for the minor in Psychology.