A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- B.S.
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 42.0101
- Credits (computed from items)
- 145
- Catalog edition
- 2026
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 214643
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_214643_eefa05b1
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 59
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Common Requirements for the Major (All Options)
major core · 0 items
Prescribed Courses
0 items
Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better
4 items
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 1
Additional Courses
0 items
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
12 items
- ENGL 15Rhetoric and CompositionNot resolved to a courseor: ENGL 30H Honors Rhetoric and Composition3
- or: STAT 200 Elementary Statistics4
- Select 3 credits from the following:Not resolved to a course3
- CAS 100AEffective SpeechNot resolved to a course
- CAS 100BEffective SpeechNot resolved to a course
- CAS 100CEffective SpeechNot resolved to a course
- Select 3 credits from the following:Not resolved to a course3
- ENGL 202AEffective Writing: Writing in the Social SciencesNot resolved to a course
- ENGL 202BEffective Writing: Writing in the HumanitiesNot resolved to a course
- ENGL 202CEffective Writing: Technical WritingNot resolved to a course
- ENGL 202DEffective Writing: Business WritingNot resolved to a course
- Select 3 credits in four of the following five content categories:Not resolved to a course12
1. Biological Bases of Behavior
3 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
2. Social/Developmental
4 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
3. Cognitive/Learning
4 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
4. Clinical/Applied
7 items
- EDPSY 14Learning and InstructionNot resolved to a course
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
5. Diversity
3 items
- 3
- 3
- 3
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
3 items
- Select 3 credits of quantification courses from the departmental list - QuantificationNot resolved to a course3
- Select 3 credits of a structured practicum, internship or an approved research experience (PSYCH 294, PSYCH 296, PSYCH 477, PSYCH 494, PSYCH 495, or PSYCH 496 may be applied to this requirement)Not resolved to a course3
- Select 3 additional credits of psychology courses at the 200, 300, or 400-level in consultation with your adviserNot resolved to a course3
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
1 item
- Select 9 credits of 400-level psychology courses from any combination of categories in consultation with adviser (except PSYCH 494, PSYCH 495, PSYCH 496) 1Not resolved to a course9
Requirements for the Option
1 item
- Select an optionNot resolved to a course18
Requirements for the Option
0 items
Prescribed Courses
0 items
Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better
3 items
- DA 101Introduction to Data AnalyticsNot resolved to a course3
- DA 201WDescriptive AnalyticsNot resolved to a course4
- STAT 184Introduction to RNot resolved to a course2
Additional Courses
0 items
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
1 item
- CMPSC 121Introduction to Programming TechniquesNot resolved to a courseor: CMPSC 131 Programming and Computation I: Fundamentals3
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
0 items
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better:
1 item
- Select 6 credits in data-analytic related courses from the departmental list – Data Analytics Option and in consultation with adviser. 1Not resolved to a course6
Prescribed Courses
0 items
Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better
2 items
- 3
- 3
Additional Courses
0 items
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
4 items
- Select 3 credits from the following:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
0 items
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better:
1 item
- Select 9 credits in psychology, engineering and business-related courses from the departmental list - Human Factors and Design Option and in consultation with adviser 1Not resolved to a course9
Prescribed Courses
0 items
Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better
1 item
- 3
Additional Courses
0 items
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better:
4 items
- Select 3 credits from the following:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
0 items
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
1 item
- Select 12 credits in business-related courses from the departmental list - Psychology in the Workplace Option and in consultation with adviser. A maximum of 3 credits may be selected from the PSYCH courses listed. 1Not resolved to a course12
Additional Courses
0 items
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
5 items
- Select 3 credits from the following: 1Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
0 items
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
1 item
- Select 15 credits in science-related courses from the departmental list - Science Option and in consultation with adviser 1Not resolved to a course15
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