What would be ideal times to complete each of the requirements for the major?

Semester

Course Name

Ideal time to complete

Notes

PreReq

Introductory Psychology
(or AP 5 credit)

Freshman

If you received a 5 in AP Psychology then you do not need to take this course.

1

Statistics
(S&DS 1000 or 2300)

Sophomore

You can take this during Junior year, but some research methods courses have statistics as a pre-requisite. If you want to conduct empirical research for your senior requirement then you should plan on taking statistics as a Sophomore.

2

Research Methods
(PSYC 2000-2990)

Sophomore or Junior

3

Social Science – core
 

Sophomore

4

Social Science - electives

Junior

5

Natural Science – core

Sophomore

6

Natural Science - elective

Junior

7

PSYC elective

Freshman

Any 1000-level course.

8

PSYC elective

Junior

This can be an independent research course. Check FAQ under “Research Experience”.

9

PSYC elective

Junior / Senior

10

PSYC elective

Senior

11

Senior requirement
(Psyc 4000-4990)

Senior

One (but only one) of these can be taken during your Junior year.

12

Senior requirement
(Psyc 4000-4990)

Senior