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B.S. in Psychology

College: College of Arts and Sciences
Program: Psychology
See Also: Department of Psychology

Program Information

Psychology is the science of the behavior of humans and animals. The topics of investigation range from the life sciences to the social sciences, and applications occur in clinical, industrial, community, and other social contexts. Psychological knowledge contributes to the understanding of experience and behavior and to the formation of optimal personal relations.

Suggested Schedule of Courses

This is a suggested 4-year schedule of courses based on degree requirements in the current catalog.

This guide is not a substitute for academic advisement – contact your advisement office if you have any questions about scheduling or about your degree requirements.  Also see the Undergraduate Catalog for a complete list of requirements and electives to choose from.

Students may choose to attend a summer term to reduce their course load during fall or spring semesters but still stay on track to graduate in four years.

If considering this major, these classes will allow you to explore this option before making a decision:  Psyc 1101 and Psyc 1100.  See advisor ot see which courses are required for majors.

Freshman Year

Term 1
Course Hours
Engl 1101 3
Math 1101 or higher 3
GSU 1010 1
Psyc 1101 3
Lab Science "A" 4
Total Hours 14
Term 2
Course Hours
Engl 1102 3
PolS 1101 3
Area C Elective 3
Area B Elective 2
Lab Science "B" 4
Total Hours 15
Freshman Milestones:
  • Complete all Area A requirements
  • Attend major fair and declare major


Sophomore Year

Term 3
Course Hours
Hist 2110 3
2000-level Psyc course 3
Area C Elective 3
Area D Math/Science Elective 3
2000 level Psyc course 3
Area F Elective 3
Total Hours 18
Term
Course Hours
Area E Global Issues Elective 3
Area E Social Science Elective 3
Area B Elective 2
Area F Elective 3
Area F Elective 3
Psyc 3510 4
Total Hours 18
Sophomore Milestones:
  • Complete all core requirements
  • Complete all Area F requirements
  • Meet with Academic Advisor in Arts & Sciences (after 42 earned credit hours)


Junior Year

Term 5
Course Hours
*Psyc 3530 4
Psyc 3110 3
Area H Elective 3
Area H Elective 3
Total Hours 13
Term 6
Course Hours
**Psyc 4100  3
Area G Elective 3
Area H Elective 3
Area H Elective 3
*Psyc 4000 or 4800 3
Total Hours 15
Junior Milestones:


Senior Year

Term 7
Course Hours
Area G Elective 3
Area G Elective 3
Area H Elective 3
Area H Elective 3
Area H Elective 3
Total Hours 15
Term 8
Course Hours
Area G Elective 3
Area G Elective 3
Area H Elective 3
Area H Elective 3
Area H Elective 3
Total Hours 15
Senior Milestones:
  • Students must have 39 hours at GSU taken at the 3000/4000 level for residency, and complete 120 hours required for graduation.

*This course will fulfill the CTW requirement.
**This course is not the only course available to fulfill this requirement.