Psychology, BA (3 yr) (GPS)

This plan outlines a three-year path to graduation. For part-time students and students needing to complete background material, this schedule represents the order in which courses should be taken. This suggested plan to three-year graduation does not replace regular advising appointments. Some course offerings may change.

Courses Taken Prior to Matriculation

Consult with academic advisors prior to using this 3-year plan

Fall One

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 4
WSU Core: Global Traditions-Western History Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU Core: Arts and Humanities Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 13 Credit Hours

Spring One

ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU Core: Global Traditions - Global Studies (IW, MC) Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY Elective #1 (Select from PSY 2000-2990) Credit Hour(s): 3
Careers in Psychology (Pick one from the Careers in Psychology courses) Credit Hour(s): 1
STT 1600 - Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Summer One

Students may take either the two course sequence PSY 3010 and PSY 3020, or students may take PSY 3030. To take PSY 3030 the student must have performed well in prerequisites. If taking PSY 3030, take a 3 credit PSY Elective instead of PSY 3010.

PSY 3010 - Research Methods in Psychology I Credit Hour(s): 4
General Elective #1 (Pick a course from ANY subject) Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY Core 3000-Level #1 (Basic Processes) Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY Core 3000-Level #2 (Basic Processes) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 12-13 Credit Hours

Fall Two

If taking PSY 3030 instead of the two course sequence of PSY 3010 and PSY 3020, then take PSY 3030 here. If PSY 3010 was taken prior to this semester, take PSY 3020.

WSU Core: Additional Core Course (IW) Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective #2 (Pick a course from ANY subject) Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU Core: Social Sciences Credit Hour(s): 3

PSY 3030 - Research Methods in Psychology I & II Credit Hour(s): 5
PSY 3020 - Research Methods in Psychology II Credit Hour(s): 4

Total: 13-14 Credit Hours

Spring Two

WSU Core: Natural Sciences #1 Credit Hour(s): 4
PSY Core 3000-Level #3 (Integration) Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU Core: Additional Core Course (IW) Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective #3 (Pick a course from ANY subject) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 13 Credit Hours

Summer Two

PSY Capstone - PSY 4000-Level #1 (IW) (Pick from PSY 4000, 4100-PSY 4960) Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY Core 3000-Level #4 (Integration) Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU Core: Natural Science #2 Credit Hour(s): 4
General Elective #4 (Pick a course from ANY subject) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 13 Credit Hours

Fall Three

PSY Capstone - PSY 4000-Level #2 (IW) (Pick from PSY 4000, PSY 4100-PSY 4960) Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY Elective #2 (Select from PSY 2000-4990) Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY Core 3000-Level #5 (Basic, Integration, Application) Credit Hour(s): 3
Any Course Outside of CoSM, EGR, & CS #1 Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 12 Credit Hours

Spring Three

PSY Core 3000-Level #6 (Basic, Integration, Application) Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY Elective #3 (Select from PSY 2000 - PSY 4990) Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY Elective #4 (Select from PSY 2000 - PSY 4990) Credit Hour(s): 3
Any Course Outside of CoSM, EGR, & CS #2 Credit Hour(s): 3
Any Course Outside of CoSM, EGR, & CS #3 Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Summer Three

PSY Elective #5 (Select from PSY 2000 - PSY 4990) Credit Hour(s): 2
Any Course Outside of CoSM, EGR, & CS #4 Credit Hour(s): 3
Any Course Outside of CoSM, EGR, & CS #5 Credit Hour(s): 3
Any Course Outside of CoSM, EGR, & CS #6 Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective #5 (Pick a course from ANY subject) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Note(s):

DEV 0600 - Required for STT 1600 if performance on Math Placement level is <21. DEV 0600 credits do not count toward 120 total.