Psychology, BS (3 yr) (GPS)

This plan outlines a three-year path to graduation. You are expected to satisfy all “success marker” courses, grades, and GPAs as specified. For part-time students and students needing to complete background material, this schedule represents the order in which courses should be taken. This suggested plan to three-year graduation does not replace regular advising appointments. Some course offerings may change.

Courses Taken Prior to Matriculation

Consult with academic advisors prior to using this 3-year plan

Fall One

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 4
WSU Core: Global Traditions - Arts and Humanities Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU Core: Global Traditions - Western History Credit Hour(s): 3 *

Total: 13 Credit Hours

Spring One

ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU Core: Global Traditions - Global Studies (IW, MC) Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY Core 3000-Level (Basic Processes #1) Credit Hour(s): 3
MTH 1280 - College Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4
(Can be waived if Math Placement Level score >=40.) If waived, take a General Elective.

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Summer One

STT 1600 - Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4
PSY Core 3000-Level #2 (Basic Processes) Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY Core 3000-Level #3 (Integration) Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU Core:Social Science (e.g., Poltical Science,Sociology,Economi Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Fall Two

PSY 3010 - Research Methods in Psychology I Credit Hour(s): 4
WSU Core: Additional Core Course #1 (IW, MC) Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective #1 (Pick a course from ANY subject) Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY Core 3000-Level #4 (Integration) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 13 Credit Hours

Spring Two

PSY 3020 - Research Methods in Psychology II Credit Hour(s): 4
PSY Core 3000-Level #5 (Integration) Credit Hour(s): 3
WSU Core: Additional Core Course #2 (IW, MC) Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY Elective #1 (Select from PSY 2000-4990) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 13 Credit Hours

Summer Two

WSU Core Natural Science Credit Hour(s): 4
PSY Capstone - PSY 4000-Level #1 (IW) (Pick from PSY 4000, PSY 4100-PSY 4990) Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective #2 (Pick a course from ANY subject) Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective #3 (Pick a course from ANY subject) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 13 Credit Hours

Fall Three

PSY 4020 - Advanced Topics in Research Methods and Experimental Design Credit Hour(s): 4
WSU Core Natural Science Credit Hour(s): 4
PSY Elective #2 (Select from PSY 2000-4990) Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective #4 (Pick a course from ANY subject) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Spring Three

PSY Capstone - PSY 4000-Level (IW) (Pick from PSY 4000, PSY 4100-PSY 4990) Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY Elective #3 (Select from PSY 2000 - PSY 4990) Credit Hour(s): 2
PSY 3X30 - Advanced Research Methods Credit Hour(s): 4
PSY Core 3000-Level #6 (Basic, Integration, or Application) Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective #5 (Pick a course from ANY subject) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Summer Three

General Elective #6 (Pick a course from ANY subject) Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective #7 (Pick a course from ANY subject) Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective #8 (Pick a course from ANY subject) Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective #9 (Pick a course from ANY subject) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 12 Credit Hours

Note(s):

Students should consult with academic advisors for assistance in using this 3-year plan.
DEV 0970 - Required for MTH 1280 I Math Placement Level score is <25. Credits do not count toward 120 Total.
DEV 0600 - Required for STT 1600 if Math Placement Level score is <21. Credits do not count toward 120 Total.

General Elective Credits reflect any course for which a student is eligible to take.