BA in Psychology Suggested Three-Year Study Plan
A total of 92 credits are required to graduate, which can be completed in three years by those entering as sophomores.
Program Core Requirements (25 credits)
- Psychology Electives (18 credits)
- LAC (30 credits)
- CSC201 Computer Application (1 credit)
- Free Electives (18 credits)
This study plan is offered as a guideline only. Please consult with the department regarding the availability of course offerings for any given semester.
Year One
Fall (16 credits)
| Number | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| PSY201 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| STA302 | Statistics for the Social Sciences | 3 |
| CSC201 | Computer Applications | 1 |
| LAC | 3 | |
| LAC | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 |
Spring (15 credits)
| Number | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| PSY234 | Development Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| PSY— | Psychology Elective | 3 |
| PSY— | Psychology Elective | 3 |
| LAC | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 |
Year Two
Fall (15 credits)
| Number | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| PSY303 | Introduction to Neuroscience | 3 |
| PSY— | Psychology Elective | 3 |
| LAC | 3 | |
| LAC | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 |
Spring (15 credits)
| Number | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| PSY— | Psychology Elective | 3 |
| PSY— | Psychology Elective | 3 |
| PSY— | Psychology Elective | 3 |
| LAC | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 |
Year Three
Fall (15 credits)
| Number | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| PSY361 | Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY425 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| LAC | 3 | |
| LAC | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 |
Spring (16 credits)
| Number | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| PSY466 | Counselling Psychology | 3 |
| PSY491 | Internship | 1 |
|
PSY499P or PSY499R |
Capstone Project or Undergraduate Research |
3 |
| LAC | 3 | |
| LAC | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 |
Extracurricular Activities
The BA in Psychology encourages students to get involved in a large variety of extracurricular activities, including the Psychology Lecture Series, Neuroscience Student Movement, Psychology Club, Summer Research Circle, volunteer placement in the community, and SPSS workshops, among other activities.