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

Choose one of the Careers courses PSY 2020 or PSY 2030.

PSY 2020 - Careers in Psychology Credit Hour(s): 1
PSY 2030 - Careers in Clinical Psychology Credit Hour(s): 1
WSU Core: Global Traditions - Global Studies (IW, MC) Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY Core 3000-Level (Basic Processes #1) Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation 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: 13 Credit Hours

Fall Two

Students may take either the two course sequence PSY 3010 and PSY 3020, or students may take PSY 3030. To take PSY 3030 the student must have preformed well in prerequisites. If you choose to take PSY 3030, do so this semester.

PSY 3010 - Research Methods in Psychology I Credit Hour(s): 4
PSY 3030 - Research Methods in Psychology I & II Credit Hour(s): 5
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: 13-14 Credit Hours

Spring Two

If PSY 3030 was taken, then take a 3 credit Psychology Elective instead of PSY 3020.

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: 12-13 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. DEV 0970 credits do not count toward 120 Total.
DEV 0600 - Required for STT 1600 if Math Placement Level score is <21. DEV 0600 credits do not count toward 120 Total.

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