Psychology, BS, Behavioral Neuroscience (BNS) Concentration (GPS)

This Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) outlines a sample four-year path to graduation and is valid for this catalog year only. This plan is a recommendation, and your actual program may vary. This suggested four-year graduation plan is not a substitute for regular academic advising appointments.

All undergraduate degree programs require at least 120 credit hours. To graduate in four years, students must earn an average of 15 credit hours per semester (fall and spring). The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to WSU and your placement in math and writing.

See the Academic Catalog for a complete listing of curriculum requirements, course prerequisites, and course descriptions. Course offerings and prerequisites are subject to change.

Fall One

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 4 (IE, IW)
PSY 1010L - Introduction to Psychology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
STT 1600 - Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4
UVC 1010 - First Year Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Notes:

ENG 1100 and STT 1600 have placement requirements for enrollment. Check the course information by clicking on the courses above.
A grade of C or higher in ENG 1100 is required for enrollment in ENG 2100.
UVC 1010 will be taken for 1 credit hour.

Spring One

PSY 2020 - Careers in Psychology Credit Hour(s): 1
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 1280 - College Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Note:

Enrollment eligibility for all math (MTH) classes is based on your Math Placement Level (MPL). Additional MTH courses may be required as a prerequisite to this course.

Fall Two

PSY 3010 - Research Methods in Psychology I Credit Hour(s): 4
PSY 3010L - Research Methods in Psychology I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
PSY 3910 - Behavioral Neuroscience I Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY ELECTIVE - PSY 2110, 2910, 2920, 2940, or 3630 Credit Hour(s): 3
Select either BIO or CHM with corresponding lab and recitation:
BIO 1120 - Cells and Genes Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1120L - Cells & Genes Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
OR
CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 1210R - General Chemistry Lab I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0

Total: 14-15 Credit Hours

Notes:

A grade of C or higher in PSY 3010 is required for enrollment in PSY 3020.
CHM 1210 has placement requirements for enrollment. Check the course information by clicking on the course above.

Spring Two

PSY 3020 - Research Methods in Psychology II Credit Hour(s): 4
PSY 3020L - Research Methods in Psychology II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
PSY CORE - PSY 3000-Level (Row 1) Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY ELECTIVE - PSY 2110, 2910, 2920, 2940, or 3630 Credit Hour(s): 3
Select either BIO or CHM with corresponding lab and recitation:
BIO 1150 - Organisms and Ecosystems Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1150L - Organisms & Ecosystems Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
OR
CHM 1220 - General Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1220L - General Chemistry Lab II Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 1220R - General Chemistry Lab II Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0

Total: 14-15 Credit Hours

Fall Three

PSY CORE - PSY 3000-Level (Row 1) Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY CORE - PSY 3000-Level (Row 1) Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY CORE - PSY 3000-Level (Row 1 or 2) Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 2-4
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 14-16 Credit Hours

Spring Three

PSY 3930 - Behavioral Neuroscience Methods Credit Hour(s): 4
PSY CORE - PSY 3000-Level (Row 1) Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Fall Four

PSY 4020 - Advanced Topics in Research Methods and Experimental Design Credit Hour(s): 4
PSY CAPSTONE - PSY 4540, 4900, 4910, 4920, 4940, or 4941 Credit Hour(s): 3 (IW)
PSY ELECTIVE - PSY 2110, 2910, 2920, 2940, or 3630 Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Spring Four

PSY CAPSTONE - PSY 4540, 4900, 4910, 4920, 4940, or 4941 Credit Hour(s): 3 (IW)
PSY ADDITIONAL ELECTIVE - PSY 4030, 4040, 4050, 4060, or 4070 Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3

Psychology, BS, Behavioral Neuroscience (BNS) Concentration (GPS)

Fall One

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring One

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Fall Two

Total: 14-15 Credit Hours

Spring Two

Total: 14-15 Credit Hours

Fall Three

Total: 14-16 Credit Hours

Spring Three

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Fall Four

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Spring Four

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Total: 120 Credit Hours