Psychology, B.S. Research Track

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This track emphasizes psychology as a science and is for the student who is interested in pursuing graduate school and/or a career that requires practical research knowledge and skills. Students who choose this track MUST take PSYC 487 - Senior Thesis I and PSYC 497 - Senior Thesis II and select 3 electives from the Behavioral Science/Neuroscience electives group AND/OR the Human Services electives group.:

Suggested Curriculum Sequence

This curriculum guide is a tool for planning. Matriculated students and advisors should consult Degree Works before and after registration for classes each semester to track academic progress.

First Year (Semester One): 13 Credits

ENGL 101 - Freshman Composition I 3 Credits EC
ORLA 101 - Freshman Orientation for Liberal Arts Majors and Undeclared Majors 1 Credits
PSYC 101 - General Psychology 3 Credits
OR
PSYC 111 - Honors General Psychology 3 Credits
XXXX - HH General Education Req. 3 credits HH
XXXX - SB General Education Req. 3 credits SB¹

First Year (Semester Two): 16 Credits

ENGL 102 - Freshman Composition II 3 Credits EC
MATH 113 - Introduction to Mathematical Analysis I 4 Credits MQ*
XXXX - SB General Education Req. 3 credits SB¹
PSYC 108 - Scientific Method in Psychology 3 Credits
PSYC 102 - Developmental Psychology 3 Credits

Second Year (Semester One): 17 Credits

COSC 110 - Introduction to Computing 3 Credits IM*
OR
INSS 141 - Digital Literacy and Application Software 3 Credits IM*
PSYC 112 - Careers in Psychology 1 Credits
PSYC 213 - Theories of Personality 3 Credits
PSYC 231 - Social Psychology 3 Credits
XXXX - BP General Education Req. 4 credits with lab BP
XXXX - AH General Education Req. 3 credits AH

Second Year (Semester Two): 16 Credits

PSYC 210 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credits
PSYC 219 - History and Systems of Psychology 3 Credits
XXXX - Phys. Activity or FIN 101 1 credit
XXXX - CT General Education Req. 3 credits CT
XXXX - BP General Education Req. 3 credits no lab req. BP
XXXX - AH General Education Req. 3 credits AH

Third Year (Semester One): 15 Credits

PSYC 300 - Psychology of Learning 3 Credits
PSYC 301 - Physiological Psychology 3 Credits
PSYC 316 - Psychological Statistics I 3 Credits
XXXX - PSYC Elective 3 credits²
XXXX - CI General Education Req. 3 credits CI

Third Year (Semester Two): 15 Credits

XXXX - Out of Unit Free Elective 3 credits
PSYC 317 - Psychological Statistics II 3 Credits
PSYC 320 - Experimental Psychology I 3 Credits
PSYC 322 - Psychology of Perception 3 Credits
ENGL 355 - Technical Writing 3 Credits
OR
ENGL 357 - Business Writing 3 Credits

Fourth Year (Semester One): 15 Credits

PSYC 487 - Senior Thesis I 3 Credits
XXXX - PSYC Elective 3 credits²
XXXX - Liberal Arts Core 3 credits
XXXX - Out of Unit Free Elective 3 credits
XXXX - Out of Unit Free Elective 3 credits

Fourth Year (Semester Two): 13 Credits

PSYC 497 - Senior Thesis II 3 Credits
XXXX - PSYC Elective 3 credits²
XXXX - Liberal Arts Core 3 credits
XXXX - Out of Unit Free Elective 3 credits
XXXX - Out of Unit Free Elective 1 credit

Total Credit Hours: 120

* denotes a department required supporting/major course which may fulfill a general education requirement and must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher

Please see General Education Requirements Distribution Areas for courses that satisfy General Education Requirements where not specified by the department

1 Students may not take PSYC 101 to satisfy the SB general education requirement

2 PSYC Electives must be chosen from the Human Services Electives or Behavioral Science/Neuroscience Electives listed below the curriculum sequence.

Behavioral Science/Neuroscience Electives

PSYC 103 - Prevention Science Theory and Practice Seminar I 2 Credits
PSYC 302 - Topics in Mental Health Research 3 Credits
PSYC 303 - Prevention Science Theory and Practice Seminar III 2 Credits
PSYC 305 - Cyberpsychology 3 Credits
PSYC 310 - Health Psychology 3 Credits
PSYC 312 - An Introduction to Behavioral Pharmacology 3 Credits
PSYC 315 - Psychological Testing 3 Credits
PSYC 318 - Introductory Clinical Psychology 3 Credits
PSYC 403 - Prevention Science Theory and Practice Seminar 2 Credits
PSYC 405 - Black Psychology 3 Credits
PSYC 498 - Senior Research or Teaching/Tutorial Assistantship I 3 Credits
PSYC 499 - Senior Research or Teaching/ Tutorial Assistantship II 3 Credits