The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years as a Psychology major The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.

Credits to Graduate with a BA in Psychology

120
A Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree requires 120 credits to complete. A minimum gpa of 2.0 is required. With 5 classes a semester, this puts you on track to graduate in 4 years.

Credits for Major in Psychology

41
To qualify as a major, 41 credits are required. 17 credits are in foundation courses, 12 credits in different psych domains, 3 credits in a domain elective & 6 credits in advanced topics seminar. A professional development portfolio & capstone is also required.

General Education Credits Required for a BA in Psychology

30
To satisfy the general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor

First Year

Course Credits
PIA 0501-101
General Psychology
BA Psychology/General Education Requirement
3 credits
PIA 0501-103
Writing in Psychology
BA Psychology/General Education Requirement
3 credits
Humanities Elective
Select 1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
FYS 0952-110
First-Year Seminar
General Education Requirement
4 credits
ENG 0122-107
Art & Craft of Writing
General Education Requirement
3 credits
16 credits
Course Credits
PIA 0501 Domain Topic
Select 1 course in ea. domain
BA Psychology Requirement
3 credits
PIA 0501 Domain Topic
Select 1 course in ea. domain
BA Psychology Requirement
3 credits
Natural Science Elective
Select 1 course
BA Psychology  Requirement
3 credits
Global Awareness/Civic Engagement Elective
Select 1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
15 credits

Second Year

Course Credits
PIA 0501-137¹
Psychological Statistics
BA Psychology/General Education Requirement
4 credits
PIA 0501-240
History of Psychology
BA Psychology Requirement
3 credits
PIA 0501 Domain Topic
Select 1 course in ea. domain
BA Psychology Requirement
3 credits
Humanities Elective
Select 2 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
16 credits

¹0501-137 is only offered in the fall & is a prerequisite for 0501-245.

Course Credits
PIA 0501-245²
Psychological Research
BA Psychology/General Education Requirement
4 credits
PIA 0501 Domain Topic
Select 1 course in ea. domain
BA Psychology Requirement
3 credits
Global Awareness/Civic Engagement Elective
Select 2 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
Arts Elective
Select 1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
16 credits

²0501-245 is only offered in the spring and is a prerequisite for all SEA & 400 level psych courses.

Third Year

Course Credits
PIA 0501 Domain Elective
Select 1 course
BA Psychology Requirement
3 credits
Arts Elective
Select 2 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
0 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
15 credits
Course Credits
PIA 0501-4XX³
Select 1 Advanced Topics Course
BA Psychology Requirement
3 credits
PIA 0501-499 Portfolio⁴
Professional Development Portfolio
BA Psychology Requirement
0 credits
Communications Elective
Select 1 course: oralGeneral Education Requirement
3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
12 credits

³0501-4XX Adv Topics courses do not necessarily need to be started in junior year and can instead/also be taken anytime in the senior year

⁴Students who do not complete in 3rd year spring can complete anytime in their 4th year

Fourth Year

Course Credits
PIA 0501 SEA/Capstone⁵
Select a capstone course
BA Psychology Requirement
3 credits
PIA 0501-4XX
Select 1 Advanced Topics Course
BA Psychology Requirement
3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
15 credits

Capstone/SEA can be completed in the 3rd year or 4th year spring. Please note that the emerging scholars program (0501-491) is a one year commitment (Fall-Spring).

Course Credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
15 credits

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