A total of 60 upper-division credit hours, distributed according to the following plan, are required for the B.A. in psychology:
Requirements and Hours
Total Hours: 60
At least two of the psychology courses completed after PSY 302 Research Methods in Psychology must include formal writing assignments; such courses are identified by a "W" following the course number and title. Students must save their graded writing assignments from these courses for later use in PSY 471 Senior Seminar.
Introductory and Fundamental Tools Courses
PSY 201 Principles of Psychology (3 Hrs)
PSY 300 Orientation and Entrance Assessment (0 Hrs)
PSY 302 Research Methods in Psychology (4 Hrs)
PSY 303 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (4 Hrs)
Experimental Psychology Courses
PSY 310 Special Topics in Experimental Psychology (4 Hrs)
PSY 312 Psychology of Learning and Memory (4 Hrs) W
PSY 313 Critical Thinking (4 Hrs) W
PSY 315 Psychoactive Drugs (4 Hrs) W
PSY 410 Advanced Topics in Experimental Psychology (4 Hrs)
PSY 411 Cognitive Psychology (4 Hrs) PRQ: PSY 302 (for majors and minors
only)
PSY 412 Introduction to Biopsychology (4 Hrs) PSY 414 Hormones and Behavior
(4 Hrs)
PSY 416 Psychology of Motivation (4 Hrs) PRQ: PSY 302 (for majors and minors only)
Developmental & Educational Psychology Courses
PSY 320 Special Topics in Developmental & Educational Psychology (4 Hrs)
PSY 321 Life-Span Developmental Psychology (4 Hrs) W
PSY 322 Child Development (4 Hrs) W
PSY 323 Adolescence (4 Hrs) W
PSY 324 Exceptional Child (4 Hrs) W
PSY 326 Family Psychology (4 Hrs)
PSY 327 Educational Psychology (4 Hrs) W
PSY 420 Advanced Topics in Developmental & Educational Psychology (4 Hrs)
Social Psychology Courses
PSY 330 Special Topics in Social Psychology (4 Hrs)
PSY 331 Social Psychology (4 Hrs) PRQ: PSY 201 or equivalent
PSY 332 Sport Psychology (4 Hrs) PRQ: PSY 201 or equivalent
PSY 338 Psychological Aspects of Diversity (4 Hrs) W PRQ: PSY 201 or equivalent
PSY 430 Advanced Topics in Social Psychology (4 Hrs)
PSY 436 Group Dynamics and Leadership (4 Hrs) PRQ: PSY 201 or equivalent
Clinical/Counseling Psychology Courses
PSY 350 Special Topics in Clinical/Counseling Psychology (4 Hrs)
PSY 351 Abnormal Psychology (4 Hrs) W
PSY 359 Stress Management (4 Hrs)
PSY 450 Advanced Topics in Clinical/Counseling Psychology (4 Hrs)
PSY 452 Introduction to Clinical Psychology (4 Hrs) W PRQ: PSY 351/451 or equivalent
PSY 453 Psychological Foundations for Helping (4 Hrs) PRQ: PSY 351/451
and 441, or equivalent coursework
PSY 454 Theories of Psychotherapy (4 Hrs) PRQ: PSY 351, or equivalent
PSY 457 Behavior Modification: Principles and Techniques (4 Hrs)
PSY 458 Psychological Tests and Measurements (4 Hrs) PRQ:PSY 302 or equivalent
Applied, Independent Study, & Capstone Courses
PSY 460 Advanced Topics in Applied Psychology (4 Hrs)
PSY 466 Working with Victims of Sexual Assault/Abuse (2 Hrs)
PSY 467 Specialized Applied Study Seminar (1 to 2 Hrs) PRQ: Psychology major with at least 12 upper-division hours in psychology at UIS and permission of instructor.
PSY 471 Senior Seminar (4 Hrs) PRQ: PSY 302, all required concentration
courses, and senior status
PSY 490 Independent Study in Psychology (2 to 4 Hrs)
