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The Psychology Program:
Overview of Typical Progress Through the Major

Freshman & Sophomore Years

Successful completion of these three courses is required for advanced standing in the major:

1. PSY 1530/Introduction to Psychology
2. One psychology elective
3. PSY 2320/Behavioral Statistics

Recommended:

1. One biology course
2. One anthropology/sociology course
3. One philosophy course
4. Possibly 1-2 upper-level psychology electives
5. Core curriculum requirements

PSY 2320/Behavioral Statistics is normally taken during the sophomore year. PSY 3550/Experimental Psychology may be taken in the spring of sophomore year, if advanced standing has been achieved.

Junior Year

1. Fall semester: PSY 3550/Experimental Psychology* (can be taken in the spring of the sophomore year)
2. Fall semester: PSY 3890/Psychology Junior Seminar*
3. Spring semester: PSY 3660/Physiological Psychology
   *Prerequisite: Advanced standing

Recommended:

1. Two or more upper-level psychology electives
2. Remaining general education requirements

Senior Year

1. PSY 4990/Senior Project (two semesters)
2. PSY 4880 and 4890/Psychology Senior Seminar I and II
3. Remaining upper-level psychology electives
4. Other remaining requirements

Detailed explanation of requirements for the psychology major

Updated April 10, 2009

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