The Psychology Major provides a background for entry into a variety of professions other than psychology where understanding the principles of behavior and cognition is important. It also provides the necessary background for individuals planning to do graduate work in either basic or applied psychology.

The curriculum provides students with a structured, sequenced exposure to six core areas in psychology. These are: behavior analysis; biopsychology; clinical psychology; cognitive psychology; development psychology; and, social psychology. Majors must sample from at least four domains at the intermediate (200) level, but can choose a narrower or broader sampling of upper level courses. The curriculum also affords hands-on experience with scientific psychology via laboratory courses and field experiences.

The Psychology Major for the Bachelor of Science degree serves students who want additional training in science, math, statistics, and research methods relative to the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Overall Requirements

• 120 credit hours, to include at least 36 credits at or above the 300 course level.
• Minimum 37 credits in Psychology.
• Students must earn a grade of at least C- in all Psychology courses required for the major.

Degree Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
University Requirements
General Education Requirements (MAC)
College of Arts and Sciences Additional Requirements (CIC)

Major Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Required		6
PSY 121	General Psychology
PSY 122	Careers and College Success in Psychology
Intermediate-level Core Courses		12
Select four from the following:
PSY 230	Biological Psychology
PSY 240	Principles of Learning
PSY 250	Developmental Psychology
PSY 260	Psychological Perspectives on Social Psychology
PSY 275	Introduction to Clinical Psychology
PSY 280	Cognitive Psychology
Math Prerequisite *		3-4
Select one from the following:
STA 108	Elementary Introduction to Probability and Statistics
MAT 115	College Algebra
MAT 150	Precalculus I
MAT 151	Precalculus II
MAT 183	Mathematics for the Life Sciences
MAT 190	Precalculus
MAT 191	Calculus I
MAT 196	Calculus A
RCO 114	Elementary Introduction to Probability and Statistics
RCO 115	College Algebra
Required		7
PSY 211	Statistics in Behavioral Science Research
PSY 311 & 311L	Research Methods in Psychology and Research Methods in Psychology: Lab
Upper-level Courses		12
Select a minimum of four additional PSY courses at the 300 level or above **

*

With a minimum grade of C- required for PSY 211 prerequisite. 

**

Must include at least two courses as the 400 level or above.
PSY 433 may not be used to fulfill this requirement.

Optional Concentration

The optional concentration as detailed following the major requirements may be added, but is not required.

• Psychology with Social Studies High School Teaching Licensure

Electives

Electives sufficient to complete the 120 credit hours required for degree.

Psychology with Social Studies High School Teaching Licensure Concentration Requirements

The university, college, and departmental major requirements are the same as for any other psychology major. Additional semester hours may be required for completion of the degree. Those intending to gain teacher licensure are encouraged to choose electives in Sociology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or Anthropology that address human behavior and experiences from complementary or, perhaps, alternative perspectives. Completion of licensure will enable one who wishes to teach Social Studies curricula in the secondary schools to gain the background for teaching psychology courses as well. 

Teacher Licensure Requirements

The courses listed below satisfy competencies for the Standard Professional I License in Secondary Social Studies.

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Additional Requirements for Teacher Licensure		45
ECO 201	Principles of Microeconomics
or ECO 202	Principles of Macroeconomics
HIS 308	Navigating World History
HIS 316	Interpreting American History
HIS 430	Historical Methods for Social Studies Teachers
HIS 440	Principles and Practices for Teaching History
Choose one additional 300-level history course.
The following courses must be taken in a specified sequence, terminating in student teaching in the spring semester of the senior year. See the online Secondary Education Handbook for more information.
TED 435	Literacy in the Content Area
ERM 405	Measurement and Assessment in Teaching
TED 444	Educational Psychology for the Secondary Grades
TED 445	Human Diversity, Teaching, and Learning
TED 453	Teaching Practices and Curriculum in Social Studies
TED 465	Student Teaching: Secondary School
TED 466	Student Teaching Seminar

Disciplinary Honors in Psychology 

Requirements

• At least 12 credit hours in psychology as detailed below.
• 3.30 or greater cumulative GPA at graduation
• 3.30 or greater GPA in Psychology
• A declared Psychology Major

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Select 6 credits from the following:		6
PSY 401	Academic Writing in Psychology
PSY 410	Intermediate Psychological Statistics
PSY 495	Senior Honors Seminar
PSY 415	History and Systems of Psychology
PSY 419	Special Topics in Psychology *
Both courses below in the order listed		6
PSY 493	Honors Independent Study
HSS 490	Senior Honors Project

*

These courses may be taken more than once for credit to satisfy this requirement.

Recognition

The designation “Completed Disciplinary Honors in Psychology” and the title of the Senior Honors Project will be printed on the student’s official transcript.

Honors Advisor

Contact Janrt Boseovski at jjboseov@uncg.edu for further information and guidance about Honors in Psychology.