Course planning advice here is limited to majors. For a full description of degree requirements, please see this
overview of the Academic Program and refer to the
Catalog for details and official rules. Any discrepancy between the Course Planning Pages and the Catalog will be resolved in favor of the Catalog.
Possible Degree Path – starting in the first year. The following is a typical major plan. This is not the only way forward. Please consult with your advisor to create your unique path.
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
First Year
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If no prior experience: Intro to Psychology (PSYC 110) + 1 of the following (optional): - Brain and Behavior (PSYC 220)
- Social Psychology (PSYC 230)
If prior experience, 1-2 of the following (either semester): - Brain and Behavior (PSYC 220)
- Social Psychology (PSYC 230)
*Note: first-semester students should not enroll in Developmental Psychology (PSYC 210)
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| Sophomore |
Statistics (PSYC 290) |
Research Methods (PSYC 295) |
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Complete any remaining required courses (either semester): - Brain and Behavior (PSYC 220)
- Social Psychology (PSYC 230)
Possibly: 1 elective course |
| Junior |
2-3 PSYC elective courses (at least one course at the 300-level)
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| Senior |
2-3 PSYC elective courses (likely two courses at the 300-level and one at the 400-level)
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Possible Degree Path – starting in the second year. The following is a typical plan to complete this major. Please consult with your advisor or a member of the Department to create your unique path.
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
First Year
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| Sophomore |
Statistics (PSYC 290)
If no prior experience: Intro to Psychology (PSYC 110) If prior experience, 1 of the following: - Brain and Behavior (PSYC 220)
- Social Psychology (PSYC 230)
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Research Methods (PSYC 295)
1-2 of the following: - Brain and Behavior (PSYC 220)
- Social Psychology (PSYC 230)
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| Junior |
Complete any remaining required courses (either semester): - Brain and Behavior (PSYC 220)
- Social Psychology (PSYC 230)
2-3 additional PSYC elective courses (at least one at the 300-level)
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| Senior |
3-4 PSYC elective courses (likely two courses at the 300-level and one 400-level)
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Planning Recommendations:
- Statistics (PSYC 290) should be taken during the sophomore year. Statistics must be taken before Research Methods (PSYC 295). Brain & Behavior (PSYC 220) is a pre-requisite for most 300-level lab courses.
- First-semester students should not enroll in Developmental Psychology (PSYC 210).
- Psychology majors must take courses from 5 different elective categories and four of the total required courses must be at the 300-level or above. Please read more on the “General Information” tab above and consult with your Psychology advisor for the exact courses that meet your professional needs.