Requirements for Psychology Majors
Psychology majors may select from a wide range of courses to satisfy their major requirements. All students must first take the series of Introductory Psychology, Mathematics, and Lab Science courses required for the Academic Performance Review (APR) or admission to the major if you apply after freshman year.
All majors complete a minimum of 11 Psychology courses totaling at least 35 credits. These include: PSYC100 and PSYC200, one course from each of the four areas of Psychology (I, II, III, IV), two 400-level non-lab courses in PSYC, and two 400-level PSYC labs.
The major requirements are outlined in the Major Requirements Worksheet (pdf). Please consult the list of possible courses in PSYC. It includes required prerequisites and will help you create your academic plan for your major. Please also check individual course availability on Testudo as not all courses are offered every semester.
Please note that Psychology is a Limited Enrollment Program (LEP). That means that the academic requirements for entering and remaining in the PSYC major are more rigorous than for non-LEP majors. Please review the LEP Requirements (pdf) carefully.
The Major Requirements Worksheet (pdf) is a great way to see all of the Psychology major requirements on one page.
Feel free to contact a PSYC Advisor or BSOS College Advisor if you have any questions!