Core Requirements

Total Semester Hours: 36-39

Students must complete the hours specified from each of the groups below as well as the following, which represent the core requirements of the Psychology BA:

• MAT 1271 - College Algebra. Credits: 3

• or higher level math course, or ACT math score of 26 or higher

• PSY 1879G - Introductory Psychology. Credits: 3
• PSY 2610 - Statistical Methods of Psychology. Credits: 4
• PSY 2999 - Psychological Forum. Credits: 1
• PSY 3805 - Research Methods and Experimental Design. Credits: 4

Group A. Abnormal/Social Group:

• PSY 3590 - Theories of Personality. Credits: 3
• PSY 3780 - Abnormal Psychology. Credits: 3
• PSY 3870 - Social Psychology. Credits: 3

Group B. Biopsychological Group:

• PSY 3310 - Biological Psychology. Credits: 3
• PSY 3680 - Sensation and Perception. Credits: 3

Group C. Cognitive/Learning Group:

• PSY 3620 - Psychology of Learning. Credits: 3
• PSY 3830 - Cognitive Processes. Credits: 3

Group D. Developmental Group:

• PSY 3515 - Child Psychology. Credits: 3
• PSY 3521 - Psychology of Adolescence and Young Adulthood. Credits: 3
• PSY 3525 - Psychology of Maturity and Old Age. Credits: 3

Electives

Electives: nine semester hours from any Psychology Courses ^1,2 except Psychology 4274 and 4275.

Footnotes:

¹ No more than 3 semester hours each of PSY 3900 or 4100 may count toward this requirement.

² At least 3 semester hours of this requirement must be at the 4000-level.

A grade of C or better is required in all courses counting towards the Major.

(Major GPA based on all psychology courses taken at EIU)

Majors are required to complete the department’s exit evaluation at least 10 days prior to the closing date of the last term of graduation.