Psychology Major Requirements 45 QH
Required courses
Students will select a minimum of one 5-quarter-hour course in each of the following areas in consultation with a Psychology Department advisor: (Total: 20-25 quarter hours.)
I. General Psychology 5
An introductory course in general psychology is required for all psychology majors except for students in teacher certification programs or the psychology-human services dual major.
II. Developmental Psychology 5
A minimum of one course is required.
III. Social and/or Personality/Clinical Psychology 5
A minimum of one course is required.
IV. Cognitive and/or Experimental Psychology 5
A minimum of one course is required.
V. Community Psychology 5
A minimum of one course is required.
Total Minimum Hours 25
Elective courses
Students will select additional psychology courses from the above areas or from special topics, seminars, or research in psychology to complete a total of 45 quarter hours, with the approval of a psychology department advisor.
Total elective courses (minimum) 20
Standard Teaching Concentration in Psychology/Elementary Education
Students in elementary education should select a minimum of 35 quarter hours in psychology, including psychology courses elected as general education requirements in consultation with a psychology department advisor. Two additional electives may be selected in psychology or other liberal arts areas.
Psychology Minor Requirements 30 QH
Required courses
Students will select a minimum of one 5-quarter-hour course in three of the following areas in consultation with a Psychology Department advisor: (Total: 15 quarter hours.)
I. General Psychology 5
An introductory course in general psychology is required for all psychology majors except for students in teacher certification programs or the Psychology and Human Services dual major.
II. Developmental Psychology 5
III. Social and/or Personality/Clinical Psychology 5
IV. Cognitive and/or Experimental Psychology 5
V. Community Psychology 5
Total Minimum Hours 15
Elective courses
Students will select additional psychology courses from the above areas or from special topics, seminars, or research in psychology to complete a total of 30 quarter hours, with the approval of a Psychology Department advisor.
Total elective courses (minimum) 15
