 DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY PSYCHOLOGY Coordinator: Dr. Jesse J. Jordan MAJOR A major in psychology requires 39 semester hours to include the following: 1. Psychology 206, 216, 220, 302, 303, 304, 319, and 499 2. At least one course from each of the following required core areas: a. Experimental Core - Psychology 321, 322, 323 b. Developmental Core - Psychology 315, 334 (Only one may be counted toward the major in psychology) c. Individual Differences Core - Psychology 325, 326 3. One course from among the Integrative Experiences courses of Psychology 470, 496, 498 4. Neither of the following Psychology courses may be counted toward the Psychology major: 230, 316 5. Six hours of psychology electives 6. Mathematics 114 or equivalent 7. CS 150 or equivalent 8. Biology 105 A psychology major may only count Psychology 206 and 216 towards the General Education Requirements (Sciences). Psychology majors should attempt to gain a strong background in the science areas as this will help in their chosen field. 9. Minor/collateral requirements (two options) a) two 12-hour collaterals approved by the faculty adviser b) an 18-hour minor approved by the faculty adviser The minimum number of semester hours required in major courses for a major in psychology is 39 (plus 10 hours outside the department). The minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and non-major) required for the major in psychology is 120. MINOR A minor in psychology requires 18 semester hours, including Psychology 206. Psychology 216 is highly recommended. Only one course among Psychology 315, 316, and 334 may be counted toward the minor in psychology. COLLATERAL A collateral in psychology requires 12 semester hours, including Psychology 206. Psychology 216 is highly recommended. Only one course among Psychology 315, 316, and 334 may be counted toward the collateral in psychology.
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