Psychology Major and Minors

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY
Thirty-eight credits in psychology are required for a major. Students declaring a major in psychology must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.20 for all coursework. Meeting this standard is necessary for admission to upper division courses in the department.

PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR (38 credits)

(Note: PSY342, 347, 349, 351, 352 or 353 can be taken without their associated labs for psychology elective credit.)

Students considering graduate work or specific vocational objectives should consult with department faculty, especially their advisors, in choosing their electives. The department encourages students to take courses outside the department in areas that liberalize their understanding of human experience and nonhuman  behavior or improve their ability to use and apply psychological knowledge.

The department offers an extensive internship program in which students work under supervision in an off-campus setting (e.g., psychiatric hospital, crisis center, district court). The purpose of the program is to help students learn to apply their academic knowledge in a practical setting. This program is an elective option which upper division majors are encouraged to take. See course description for PSY425, 426.

Requirements for the Minor in Psychology
Nonmajors may minor in psychology by taking either of the following options
of 20 credits each. Departmental faculty must approve the option (A or B) and
electives chosen.

Minors for Psychology Majors
Psychology majors may choose a departmental minor in any other major in the College (e.g., biology, computer science) or in an interdisciplinary minor (e.g., nonprofit organization management, peace and conflict transformation, prelaw, environmental studies). Requirements for departmental minors are listed under the appropriate major; other minors are listed under Interdisciplinary/Off-Campus Programs.

Requirements for the Minor in Neuroscience
The minor in neuroscience offers an introduction to the study of brain function. It is an interdisciplinary program in human and nonhuman behaviors drawing from departments of psychology, biology, chemistry, mathematics and kinesiology.