Psychology, B.S.

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Psychology Curricula Requirements

The psychology curriculum for the Bachelor of Science degree requires 136 hours to graduate, of which 39 must be in psychology. The curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts degree requires 136 hours, of which 39 must be in psychology. (Note: PS 201 , ERH 101 , ERH 102 , and MA 123 must be passed with a grade of C or better.)

Synopsis of the B.S. Curriculum in Psychology

Fourth (Freshman) Class

First Semester

BI 101 - General Biology I Credit Hours: 4
MA 105 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics I Credit Hours: 3
HI 103 - World History I Credit Hours: 3
ERH 101 - Writing and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3 *
PE 105 - Wellness Concepts Credit Hours: 0.5
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 14.5

Second Semester

BI 102 - General Biology II Credit Hours: 4
MA 106 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics II Credit Hours: 3
HI 104 - World History II Credit Hours: 3
ERH 102 - Writing and Rhetoric II Credit Hours: 3 *
Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
PE 101 - Basic Swimming and Survival Credit Hours: 0.5
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

Third (Sophomore) Class

First Semester

MA 123 - Calculus & Analytic Geometry I Credit Hours: 3 *
PS 201 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3 *
ERH Elective Credit Hours: 3 ***
Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
Science Elective Credit Hours: 4 **
PE 102 - Boxing Credit Hours: 0.5
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

Second Semester

MA 124 - Calculus & Analytic Geometry II Credit Hours: 3 *
PS - Core C Credit Hours: 3
Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
ERH Elective Credit Hours: 3 ***
Science Elective Credit Hours: 4 **
Physical Education Elective Credit Hours: 0.5
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

Second (Junior) Class

First Semester

MA 307 - Applied Statistics for the Social Sciences Credit Hours: 3
PS CORE - PS Core A Credit Hours: 3
PS CORE - PS Core B Credit Hours: 3
ERH 103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 1
Science Elective Credit Hours: 4 **
PE 300 - Principles of Physical Conditioning Credit Hours: 1
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17

Second Semester

PS 344 - Leadership in Organizations Credit Hours: 3
PS CORE - PS Core A Credit Hours: 3
PS CORE - PS Core B Credit Hours: 3
Science Elective Credit Hours: 3 **
Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
Physical Education Elective Credit Hours: 0.5
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

First (Senior) Class

First Semester

PS 402W - Research Methods in Psychology Credit Hours: 3
PS CORE - PS Core D Credit Hours: 3
PS CORE - PS Core D Credit Hours: 3
Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
Science Elective Credit Hours: 3 **
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17

Second Semester

PS 403W - Independent Project Credit Hours: 3
PS CORE - PS Core D Credit Hours: 3
Science Elective Credit Hours: 3 **
Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
PS CORE - PS Core C Credit Hours: 3
Physical Education Elective Credit Hours: 0.5
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

Total Hours: minimum 136

*Minimum Grade of C required.
**Must be taken from: AT, BI, CH, or PY.
***ERH electives include ERH 207 , ERH 211 , ERH 212 , ERH 213 , ERH 323W , ERH 332

Psychology Core Groups:

PS 301 Learning, PS 401 Cognition, PS 404 History and Systems
PS 302 Social, PS 305 Abnormal, PS 315 Personality
PS 203 Biopsychology I, PS 204 Biopsychology II, PS 307 Developmental
Any other three PS courses, including those listed in Cores A, B, or C.