Psychology Program Map
B.S. in Psychology
Our B.S. program supports undergraduate students in gaining a well-rounded understanding of the field of psychology by coupling traditional psychology classes with human science approaches. Students are encouraged to approach psychology in ways that can facilitate self-understanding alongside an understanding of others and society as a whole, in the service of personal and communal growth and development.
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60
Core Credit Hours
31
Major Credit Hours
15
Minor Credit Hours
14
Elective Credit Hours
- Plan Your Degree
- Crush Your Course
- Find Your Place
- Broaden Your Perspectives
- Connect Off-Campus
- Take Care of Yourself
- Pave Your Path
Plan Your Degree
Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C1: ENGL 1101
English Composition I |
3 |
|
M: MATH 1401
(Recommended) Elementary Statistics |
3 |
|
I2: XIDS 2002
First-Year Seminar |
2 |
|
F: PSYC 1101
Intro to General Psychology |
3 |
|
S1: HIST 1111 OR 1112
World History |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1101 with a C or better.
- Complete PSYC 1101 (pre-req for major courses)
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C2: ENGL 1102
English Composition II |
3 |
|
F: PSYC 2010
Psychology as a Human Science |
3 |
|
P1: HIST 2111 OR 2112
US History |
3 |
| A: Humanities | 3 |
| T1: Science + Lab | 4 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1102 C or better.
- Completion of 30 credit hours by the end of the second semester.
14 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
P2: POLS 1101
American Government |
3 |
|
F: Major Course (1)
(Additional information below) |
3 |
|
F: Major Course (2)
(Additional information below) |
3 |
| T2: Non-lab Science | 3 |
| I1: Written and Oral Communication | 3 |
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
F: Major Course (3)
(Additional information below) |
3 |
|
F: Major Course (4)
(Additional information below) |
3 |
| A: Humanities | 3 |
| T3: STEM Course | 3 |
| S2: Social Science | 3 |
Milestone:
- Completion of 60 credit hours by the end of the semester.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
Additional Information:
- Area F: Major Course (1 and 3): PHIL 2010 (recommended); PHIL 2030 (recommended); PSYC 1030 (recommended); ART 1201, 2000, 2201, 2202; any 1000-level Music; any 2000- level English; any 1000/2000-level ANTH, COMM, CRIM, FREN/SPAN/GRMN/FORL, GEOG, POLS, PSYC, SOCI, THEA, XIDS
- Area F: Major Course (2 and 4): PSYC 2220 Qualitative Research Methods (recommended); PSYC 2230 Quantitative Research Methods (recommended); PSYC 2003 Statistics in Psychology (recommended); MATH 1401 Introduction to Statistics (recommended); MATH 2063 Introductory Statistics (recommended); POLS 2601; any 1000/2000-level BIOL, CHEM, CISM, MATH, ECON, CS, PHYS
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
PSYC Course
(Additional Information below) |
4 |
|
PSYC Course
(Additional Information below) |
4 |
| Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 |
Milestone:
- For Minor, all psychology majors are required to complete a minor consisting of 15-18 hours. (Please contact a representative from the department in which you intend to declare your minor for specific details regarding requirements for that department’s minor.)
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
PSYC Advanced Topics
(Any PSYC 3000 or 4000 level course) |
8/10 |
| Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 |
Milestones:
- For Minor, all psychology majors are required to complete a minor consisting of 15-18 hours. (Please contact a representative from the department in which you intend to declare your minor for specific details regarding requirements for that department’s minor.)
- For Advanced Topics, 19 Hours of PSYC courses at or above the 3000 level (may include courses from the list below).
14 Fall Credit Hours + 15/18 Spring Credit Hours = 29/32 Credit Hours
Additional Information:
- Select ONE course from the following list: PSYC 3010 (Human Growth & Development); PSYC 3150 (Abnormal Psychology); PSYC 3730 (Social Psychology); PSYC 3800 (Psychology of Mind/Body); PSYC 3900 (Personality Theories); PSYC 4000 (Humanistic Psychology); PSYC 4010 (Theories of Psychology); PSYC 4030 (History and Philosophy of Psychology); PSYC 4130 (Eastern and Transpersonal Psychology); PSYC 4350 (Culture and Psychology).
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
PSYC Advanced Topics
(Any PSYC 3000 or 4000 level course) |
8/10 |
|
PSYC Advanced Topics OR Minor Course
(Any PSYC 3000 or 4000 level course) |
3/4 |
| Minor Course | 3 |
Milestones:
- For Minor, all psychology majors are required to complete a minor consisting of 15-18 hours. (Please contact a representative from the department in which you intend to declare your minor for specific details regarding requirements for that department’s minor.)
- For Advanced Topics, 19 Hours of PSYC courses at or above the 3000 level (may include courses from the list below).
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
PSYC 4884
Senior Seminar |
4 |
| Minor Course | 4 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
Milestone:
- Capstone: PSYC 4884 – Integrative Seminar (Required for Majors Only)
14/18 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 30/34 Credit Hours
Crush Your Course
First Year:
- Be sure to take PSYC 1101 and 2010 in your first couple of semesters.
- Learn APA formatting and citation standards.
- Consider taking your general education courses early on.
Middle Years:
- Take one of your upper-division major courses each semester to avoid getting overwhelming.
- Build your understanding of research methods and theoretical foundations of psychology.
Last Year:
- Present for or attend SPARC research conference.
- Complete an internship to gain practical experience in the community.
- Use your electives to explore other advanced topics in psychology by taking a PSYC 4085 seminar.
- Be sure to enroll in the Integrative Seminar (PSYC 4884).
Find Your Place
First Year:
- Join Psychology Student Association (PSA) and network with other students.
- Connect with the Center for Academic Success or a SI leader for tutoring and guidance.
- Explore all the other events, clubs, and organizations available to you.
Middle Years:
- Consider participating in research studies run by faculty or graduate students.
- Attend the Bill Roll Lecture or the Jim Klee Forum, two annual events sponsored by psychology.
- Attend UWG Scholars’ Day.
Last Year:
- Become an SI leader and gain teaching and tutoring skills by helping other psychology students.
- Ask about research opportunities with your favorite Psychology professor.
Broaden Your Perspectives
First Year:
- Check out the education abroad office.
Middle Years:
- Consider a study abroad program. Check out students’ stories of their experiences.
Last Year:
- Assess your cultural competency.
- Consider working abroad and research visa regulations.
- Explore practices of creating more inclusive careers.
Connect Off-Campus
First Year:
- Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
- Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.
Middle Years:
- Complete an internship in your field.
- Consider a summer or part-time job.
- Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.
Last Year:
- Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest and explore career shadowing opportunities.
- Ask your professors about attending a professional or academic conference and funding opportunities.
- Apply to share your research at a conference presentation or poster session.
Take Care of Yourself
First Year:
- Visit Health Services.
- Get fit! Visit URec to see all your options.
- Visit the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy.
Middle Years:
- Take a fitness class, climb the rock wall, or join an intramural team.
- Consider whether counseling is right for you: take a mental health screening.
Last Year:
- Explore a farmer’s market for fresh produce.
- Develop a post-graduation exercise plan.
- Explore your loan repayment options and complete your exit counseling.
Pave Your Path
First Year:
- Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
- Visit Career Services.
- Create your profile on Handshake.
- Consider applying for an on-campus job.
Middle Year:
- Draft your resume and attend a resume blitz.
- Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
- Draft your personal statement.
- Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.
Last Year:
- Request references from professors and supervisors.
- Draft your resume cover letter and personal statement and revise it with career services.
- Attend business fairs and career fairs at UWG and across the state.
- Attend an interview workshop.
- Apply for graduate programs.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This degree may help you get work as the following:
- Social and Community Services
- HumanResources
- Public Relations
- Criminal Justice and Rehabilitation Services
- Secondary Education Teaching and Administration
- Counseling, Therapy, and Research (post-graduate school)
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