Requirements

Psychology 101 is a prerequisite for all other courses in the department. Requirements for a major include Psychology 101, 205, 305, 341, two advanced psychology laboratory courses, one from each of the following two groups: (a) 310, 314, 321, 327, 328 and (b) 315, 316, 317, 336, 338; three additional 200-level courses in psychology, and two laboratory courses in the Division of Natural Sciences. Most psychology laboratory courses have a 200-level course as a prerequisite. Majors must earn a grade of C or better in both Psychology 205 and 305. (Psychology 205 may not be repeated for the major. Psychology 305 may be repeated once). Students may not take two advanced psychology laboratory courses in the same semester.

An individualized study, as well as experiences such as the Shand summer program or an internship, is highly recommended for those planning to go on to graduate work. Students should consult with their adviser for specific information on the prerequisites for work at the graduate level in the specialized areas of psychology.

Departmental Honors
Departmental Honors are awarded to graduating majors who, in the combined judgement of the faculty, have demonstrated academic excellence in coursework in the major, and who have completed the individualized empirical research project, honors research, or an honors thesis.

Curricular Goals
The following courses fulfill various curricular goals:

• Multiple Inquiries/Social Sciences: Psychology 101
• Integrative Thinking/Quantitative, Inductive, and Deductive Reasoning: Psychology 205, open only to psychology majors

Information about how psychology majors acquire the communication conventions of the field and complete the capstone experience can be obtained from the department.