Suggested Plan of Study

In general, students should complete PSYCH 316 and 302WI as early as they can and delay PSYCH 415 until the senior year.

For students planning to attend graduate school in psychology, it is also desirable to complete a directed individual research course (PSYCH 490) well before graduation. Students wishing to take PSYCH 490 must contact a professor who will supervise their work. Together, they will discuss the possibility of doing research in an area of mutual interest. PSYCH 490 is taken with a full-time faculty member. Prior permission of a faculty sponsor is required before registering for the course.

Recommended Plan of Study

PSYCH 210 General Psychology must be completed prior to enrollment in upper division (300 & 400 level) courses. The department recommends completing this course as part of the General Education requirements.

Semester 1:

• PSYCH 316 Quantitative Methods in Psychology
• One Core Area Course*

Semester 2:

• PSYCH 302WI Experimental Psychology
• One Core Area Course*

Semester 3:

• Two Core Area Courses*

Semester 4:

• PSYCH 415 History and Systems of Psychology
• Required Psychology Elective 1
• Required Psychology Elective 2

General Advice for Developing a Plan of Study

Do not plan to complete coursework by taking courses during the summer. The department usually offers some courses during the summer term, but doesn't guarantee that all required courses will be offered.

Make sure the prerequisites for courses are met prior to enrollment. Students who do not meet course prerequisites will be dropped from the class during the first week of the term. At that time alternative courses may no longer be open.