MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts
For Students Pursuing Graduate Degree in Psychology
The following major curriculum applies to both the B.A. and B.S. degrees in psychology and will provide the student with a general background in psychology preparatory for graduate work in the main areas of psychology.
This curriculum consists of at least 35 semester hours, with the requirement that at least 18 of the 26-27advanced hours be taken at SFA.
The student should also refer to the general education requirements under the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees for students in the College of Liberal & Applied Arts listed in the SFASU General Bulletin.
Required Courses: 23 hours
PSY 133 General Psychology PSY 320 Survey of Psychology (topic varies) PSY 330 (4) Psychological Statistics PSY 341 (4) Experimental Psychology PSY 375 Abnormal Psychology PSY 420 History & Systems of Psychology PSY 497 Research Seminar
Elective Courses: 12 hours
6 hrs. lower-level PSY electives, no more than 3 hrs. from 100-level courses 6 hrs. advanced PSY electives
Total Lower-Level (100-299): 9 hrs.
Total Advanced (300-499): 26 hrs.
Total Major: 35 hrs.