Psychology Courses


View a full list of psychology courses in the Course Catalog.

General Education Courses

  • PSYC 101    Introduction to Psychology (4)  [Social Inquiry Theme]
  • PSYC 241    Social Psychology (4) [Social Inquiry Theme]
  • PSYC 268   Statistics (4) [Applied Analytical and Quantitative Reasoning Theme]
  • PSYC 317   Developmental Psychology (4) [Social Inquiry Theme]

Required Courses

Each of the following (14):

  • PSYC 101   Introduction to Psychology (4)
  • PSYC 268   Statistics (4)
  • PSYC 269   Experimental Psychology (4)
  • PSYC 494   Psychology Senior Capstone (2)

PLUS Two Foundational Processes courses selected from the following (8) [most require PSYC 269]:

  • NEUR 241   Foundations of Neuroscience (4)
  • PSYC 343    Sensation and Perception (4)
  • PSYC 345    Learning (4)
  • PSYC 351    Cognition (4)
  • PSYC 355    Advanced Statistics and Psychological Testing (4)

PLUS One Advanced Topic in Psychology (2):

  • PSYC 476 Intro to Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2)
  • PSYC 482 Theories and Methods of Integration (2)
  • PSYC 483 Topics in Advanced Psychopathology (2)
  • PSYC 484 Psychology of Religion (2)
  • PSYC 485 Psychology of the Family (2)
  • PSYC 486 History of Psychology (2)
  • PSYC 487 Men and Addictions (2)
  • PSYC 488 Current Issues in School Psychology (2)
  • PSYC 489 Human Sexuality and Gender (2)
  • PSYC 491 Cognitive Psychology in the Real World (2)
  • Occasionally, other 400-level courses may count for this seminar. They will be announced by the School of PCFT. 

Additional Electives

The requirements for the major include 12 credits of elective courses in Psychology. Any undergraduate PSYC course may count. If pursuing graduate training, it is recommended that you take at least 4 extra elective credits in Psychology. A maximum of 52 credits taken from your major department can apply to your graduation requirements.