Psychology Major and Minor

Psychology Major

Consists of 32 credits to include the following required courses:

Psychology majors who are considering graduate training in psychology are strongly urged to take more than the required credits in psychology and a variety of natural science and mathematics courses. Those majors considering psychiatry as a vocation are reminded that the likelihood of admission into the relevant programs requires a very strong natural science and mathematics background. The student is cautioned that pursuing either course of study will require higher levels of commitment and involvement with an advisor(s).

Psychology Minor

Consists of 20 credits, approved by the Department and the student’s major advisor, and must include at least three credits of PSY-494 Independent Study and/or PSY-497 Internship. Students should schedule a meeting with the advisor and Psychology Department at their earliest convenience.

Other programs of study that may be of interest to psychology majors include: