College of Liberal Arts
Curricula in Psychology
Bachelor of Science
Psychology. 33 hours. No more than 33 hours in psychology may be applied to the degree. A grade of C or higher is required if a course is to be counted in the major field. Enrollment in PSYC 107, then the PSYC 203-204 sequence during the freshman and sophomore years is strongly recommended.
| Credits | Course | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | PSYC 107 Introduction to Psychology | |
| 3 | PSYC 203 Elementary Statistics for Psychology | |
| 3 | PSYC 204 Experimental Psychology | |
| 6 | Select two: PSYC 306, 307, 315, 330 | |
| 6 | Select two: PSYC 311, 319, 320, 335, 340, 345 | |
| 12 | Psychology electives. May include additional courses from above lists. No more than a combined maximum of 6 hours of 484, 485 or 485H are permitted. | |
Other Departmental, College and University Requirements. The following require-ments incorporate College and University requirements, but may be more stringent (noted).
| Credits | Course | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication: | ||
| 3 | 1. ENGL 104. | |
| 3 | 2. ENGL 210, 235, 236, 241, 301 (departmental requirement). | |
| 6 | 3. Two courses chosen from among ENGL 203, 212, 221, 222, 227, 228, 231, 232. | |
| Mathematics: | ||
| 6 | MATH 131-467 (except MATH 150, 365, 366); PHIL 240, 341, 342. | |
| 9 | Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts: To be selected from the approved list of courses in such areas as anthropology, architecture, history, humanities, arts, literature, philosophy, geography and theatre arts. See approved list in the Undergraduate Advising Office in the Department of Psychology. | |
| 6 | Social and Behavioral Sciences: To be selected from the approved list of courses in such areas as cultural anthropology, geography, political science, sociology, applied ethics and economics. Courses in psychology may not be used to satisfy this requirement. See the approved list in the Undergraduate Advising Office in the Department of Psychology. | |
| 21 | Natural Sciences: Two or more science courses (at least one of which shall include a corresponding laboratory) must be selected from the approved list of science requirements in the University Core Curriculum section of the catalog. An additional 13 hours must be taken from the University Core Curriculum list and/or from the department list, available from the Undergraduate Advising Office in the Department of Psychology. | |
| 6 | International and Cultural Diversity: To be selected from approved list. This course may also be used to satisfy any other requirement. | |
| 12 | U.S. History and Political Science: POLS 206 and 207; HIST 105 and 106 or other courses in American and Texas history, except courses pertaining solely to Texas history may not comprise more than 3 hours. | |
| *2 | Kinesiology: KINE 198 Health and Fitness Activity and KINE 199 Required Physical Activity. | |
| 15-18 | Minor Field of Study: A minor is not required. | |
| Electives: Sufficient elective hours (not in Psychology) to bring the total number of hours to 128. No more than 9 hours of any combination of military science, naval science, aerospace studies and physical activity may be counted. | ||
| (36) | Residency Requirement: Complete a minimum of 36 hours of 300- and 400-level course work at Texas A&M. | |
128 |
hour minimum |
* See University Core Curriculum, item 7.