Bachelor of Science in Psychology - (B.S. Psychology)
Overview:
This degree involves widely recognized foundations courses in biology, statistics, and methods as well as survey coursework in psychology subdisciplines
A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychology provides a strong scientific background in understanding the human mind and behavior. A team of experienced faculty is available to assist you in preparation for a degree that is respected by a wide range of potential employers and graduate degree programs. Students who do pursue graduate level training, receive master's and doctoral degrees in areas such as clinical/counseling psychology, social work, forensic psychology, neuroscience, medical and health-related professions, criminal justice, and K-12 education.
Program requires 30 semester credits in Psychology distributed according to the table below. At least 15 credits must be upper division, and at least 10 from WSU. All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise noted.
Core requirements
| Course | Description |
|---|---|
| Biol 102, 106 or 107 [B] | General Biology 4 credits |
| Psych 105 [S] | Intro Psychology |
| To certify as major: | |
| Psych 311 | Stats (C- or better) 4 credits |
| 2.5 cumulative GPA 30 accrued credits | |
| Additional | |
| Psych 312 [M] | Methods 4 credits |
Group I (take 3 courses)
| Course | Description |
|---|---|
| Psych 372 [B] | Biological Basis of Behavior |
| Psych 384 | Sensation/Perception |
| Psych 390 | Operant Behavior |
| Psych 401 [M] | History of Psychology |
| Psych 470 | Motivation |
| Psych 473 [M] | Advanced Biological Basis of Behavior |
| Psych 490 | Cognition and Memory |
Group II (take 2 courses)
| Course | Description |
|---|---|
| Psych 321 | Intro to Personality |
| Psych 324 [S,D] | Psychology of Women |
| Psych 333 | Abnormal |
| Psych 350 [S] | Social Psychology |
| Psych 361 [S] | Developmental Psychology |
| Psych 363 | Psychology of Aging |
| Psych 412 | Tests & Measures |
| Psych 440 [M] | Clinical/Community Psychology |
| Psych 464 | Behavior Disorders of Children and Adolescents |
Electives (take 4 credits)
| Course | Description |
|---|---|
| Psych 110 | Introduction to Addiction Studies |
| Psych 230 | Human Sexuality |
| Psych 265 [B] | Biopsychological Effects of Alcohol and Other Drugs |
| Psych 301 | Special Topics Seminar |
| Psych 306 | Industrial Psychology |
| Psych 308 | Organizational Psychology |
| Psych 309 [S,D] | Cultural Diversity in Organizations |
| Psych 320 | Health Psychology |
| Psych 328 [M] | Self Control |
| Psych 342 | Dual Diagnosis |
| Psych 403 [T] | Cultural Issues in Psychology |
| Psych 442 | Adv. Addiction Treatment 4 credits |
| Psych 444 | Basic Helping Skills |
| Psych 445 | Undergraduate Practicum 1-3 credits/term, max. 6 credits total |
| Psych 466 | Environmental Psychology |
| Psych 492 [T] | Psych of Language |
| Psych 495 | Fieldwork, I/O 2-6 credits/term, max. 6 credits |
| Psych 496 | Internship 2-6 credits/term, max. 12 credits |
| Psych 497 | Instructional Practicum 1-4 credits/term, max. 4 credits |
| Psych 498 | Research Practicum 1-4 credits/term, max. 8 credits |
| Psych 499 | Special Problems - 4 credit course 1-4 credits/term, may be repeated |
