Psychology, B.S.

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. 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 46 credits in Psychology (PSY).
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 118	Algebra with Business Applications
MAT 120	Calculus with Business Applications
MAT 183	Mathematics for the Life Sciences
MAT 184	Calculus for the Life Sciences
MAT 190	Precalculus
MAT 196	Calculus A
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. ^**
Advanced STEM Proficiency Requirement		3
Select one course from the following options or any course at the 300 level or above in BIO, MAT, STA, CHE, CSC, or PHY not used for Related Area Requirements.
PSY 401	Academic Writing in Psychology
PSY 410	Intermediate Psychological Statistics ¹
PSY 419	Special Topics in Psychology
PSY 484	Cognitive Neuroscience: Exploring the Living Brain
PSY 493	Honors Independent Study
Additional Courses		6
Select two additional courses in PSY at the 400 level or above. ²

*

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

Must include at least two courses at the 400 level or above.

PSY 433 may not be used to fulfill this requirement.

¹

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

²

PSY 433 may count for a maximum of 3 credits.

Related Area Requirements

• Two courses in math or science with a minimum grade of C- at or above 200 level from the list of prefixes below.

• Courses that carry a MAC competency designation may not be used to meet this requirement.

• Students may request during course advising that a course that is not listed below be counted (e.g., a transfer course in math or science that was not equated to one of the courses below, or an experimental course that is not usually offered).

ATY 200-499
ARC 200-499
BIO 200-499
CHE 200-499
CSC 200-499
ECO 200-499
GES 200-499
KIN 200-499
MAT 200-499
NTR 200-499
PHY 200-499
PSC 200-499
SOC 200-499
STA 200-499

Electives

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

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.