Psychology, B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a major in psychology requires a total of 36 credit hours in psychology, excluding those counted toward general curriculum requirements, and the equivalent of four semesters of foreign language. At least two-thirds of those credit hours must be at the 3000 level or above, and no more than 39 hours in psychology may be counted toward the degree. A senior project is required. Options that satisfy this requirement include completing a one- or two-semester research capstone, taking a fifth core class, completing a 5000-level graduate course, or participating in a psychology practicum experience. Given the major allows flexibility, students are strongly urged to work with their advisors to select courses in a meaningful order and in relation to their own career plans. Majors are encouraged to take foundation courses as early as possible.

Tulsa Curriculum and First Year Experience (51-53 hours)

Core Curriculum and First Year Experience (26-28 hours)

FYE 1001 First Year Experience
ENGL 1033 Exposition and Argumentation or
FS 1963 First Seminar I and
FS 1900 Writing Studio
MATH 1083 Contemporary Mathematics (STAT 2013 or a higher MATH course taken for the major requirements will fulfill this requirement)
FS 1973 First Seminar II
AS 2001 The Liberal Arts and Preparation for Life after Graduation
4973 Senior Project (3 hours)
Language (12-14 hours)

General Curriculum (25 hours)

Block I Aesthetic Inquiry and Creative Experience (6 hours)
Block II Historical and Social Interpretation (12 hours)
Block III Scientific Investigation (7 hours including one lab)

Psychology Major Requirements (36 hours)

Foundation Courses (12 hours)

Core Courses (12 hours)

Four of the following courses:

Elective Courses (12 hours)

Four of the following courses:

Notes:

All 5000-level enrollments require 1) an undergraduate psychology GPA of 3.50, (2) a grade of A in a corresponding prerequisite course, and (3) instructor approval.

Enrollment in PSY 5383 , PSY 5643 , or PSY 5653 requires successful completion of corresponding 5000-level prerequisite course.

Senior Project Substitutions

Options that satisfy this requirement include completing a one- or two-semester research capstone, taking a fifth core class, completing a 5000-level graduate course, or participating in a psychology practicum experience.

Required Minor (12 hours)

Selected in consultation with psychology advisor. Six hours must be at the 3000 level or above. Some minors require more than 12 hours.

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