Freshman Curriculum

The Department of Psychology offers a major leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree.  The Bachelor of Arts degree may be appropriate for students seeking (1) a general liberal arts degree; (2) paraprofessional employment; (3) preparation for graduate study in psychology.  These degrees may be earned in eight semesters if students average 16 hours per semester. Honors Program in Psychology: Requirements for admission are: (1) completion of a minimum of 30 s.h. at YSU with a minimum GPA of 3.4; (2) completion of PSYCH 1560, 2617 and 2618, preferably by the end of the sophomore year, with a minimum GPA of 3.50.  Eligible students should consult an advisor and chair of Honors Committee for the application and further information. Bachelor of Arts-Psychology 38 Hours: A. PSYCH. 1560 (General); 2617 & 2618 (Research Methods and Statistics 1 and  2) B. At least one course must be taken from each of the following areas: (1) Clinical:      PSYCH 3702 or 3775.  (2) Social/Developmental: PSYCH 3700 or 3755 or 3756 or 3757 or 3758.  (3)  Learning/Cognition: PSYCH 3705 or 3761 or 3760.  (4)  Physiological: PSYCH 3728 or 4810 C. Two laboratories attached to any psychology course. D. Capstone course PSYCH 4890 or 4891H or 4895. E. An additional 9 hours in courses applicable to the psychology major, excluding 3770,3790, 3785H. F. The remaining 3 hours in coursework may be taken in any course applicable to the major – 38 s.h.