Course descriptions
The Department of Psychological Sciences recommends that its majors take a broad selection of Psychological Science courses and electives to obtain a well-rounded introduction to the science. The Department encourages students to participate in its research activities, including laboratory courses, research seminars, and independent study experiences.
A maximum of seven 2000-level or above transfer credits in psychology may count toward the major upon approval of the transfer coordinator in the Department of Psychological Sciences. Up to three credits of PSYC 3889 or 3899 can be used, and PSYC 3880 cannot be used.
All Psychological Sciences majors are required to take two introductory-level courses – General Psychology I (PSYC 1100) and either General Psychology II (PSYC 1101) or General Psychology II (Enhanced) (PSYC 1103) – followed by at least 25 2000-level or above credits, which are grouped as follows:
Foundation
PSYC 2100Q or 2100WQ.
Area I: Social, Developmental, Clinical, and Industrial/Organizational
PSYC 2300 or 2300W, 2301, 2400, 2600, 2700.
Area II: Experimental and Behavioral Neuroscience
PSYC 2200, 2208, 2209, 2500, 2501, 3201, 3500, 3501.
Area III: Cross Area (I and II)
PSYC 2110, 2201, 3100/W, 3102, 3105, 3400, 3601.
Area IV: Advanced and Specialty Lecture Courses
Includes Area III courses except for PSYC 3100/W: PSYC 2101, 2110, 2201, 2701, 3101, 3102, 3103, 3104, 3105, 3106, 3200/W, 3270, 3300, 3301, 3302W, 3400, 3405, 3470, 3502, 3600, 3601, 3644, 3670/W, 3770, 3883, 3884, 3885.
Note one PSYC 5000+ level graduate level course may be used to fulfill one of the requirements in each Area for a maximum of four graduate courses toward the undergraduate major with the approval of a Psychological Sciences faculty advisor.
Laboratory Courses
PSYC 3150, 3250W, 3251, 3252, 3253, 3350W, 3450W, 3550W, 3551W, 3552.
Research
PSYC 3889, 3899, 4197W.

