Psychology, B.A.
The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Core 1: Critical Thinking | ||
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Core I: Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Core I: Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Core 2 | ||
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| Core II: Math | 3 | |
| Core II Natural/Physical Science | 4 | |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| PSY 201 | Introductory Psychology (CT) (Core II Social Science) | 3 |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Additional University Requirements | ||
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Multicultural or International | 3 | |
| PSY Capstone | 3 | |
| College-Specific | ||
| Foreign Language 101 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 102 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 203 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 204 | 3 | |
| COLA Literature | 3 | |
| COLA Literature | 3 | |
| COLA Humanities | 3 | |
| PSY 223 | Elem Behavioral Stat (COLA Social Science) | 3 |
| COLA Social Science (not PSY) | 3 | |
| COLA Social Science (not PSY) | 3 | |
| COLA Natural/Physical Science | 4 | |
| COLA International | 3 | |
| COLA Multicultural | 3 | |
| Major-Specific | ||
| PSY 100 | Psychology as a Major | 1 |
| PSY 201 | Introductory Psychology (CT) | 3 |
| PSY 223 | Elem Behavioral Stat | 3 |
| PSY 323 | Experimental Psychology | 3 |
| Social/Personality Perspective Elective | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Social Psychology | ||
| Personality | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Cross Cultural Psychology | ||
| Experimental/Biopsychology Perspective Elective | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Sensation & Perception | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Learning | ||
| Physiological Psychology | ||
| Developmental/Individual Perspective | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Child Development | ||
| Adult Development | ||
| Human Sexual Behavior | ||
| Race Culture and Development | ||
| Capstone Course | ||
| After consulting with your advisor, select one of the following capstone options. Not all will be available every semester, so you may not be able to enroll: | 3 | |
| Research in Psychology | ||
| Research in Psychology | ||
| History & Systems | ||
| I-O Psych Practicum | ||
| Practicum in Clinical PSY | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| PSY Capstone Seminar | ||
| 300/400 PSY Elective | 3 | |
| 300/400 PSY Elective | 3 | |
| 300/400 PSY Elective | 3 | |
| 300/400 PSY Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 2 | |
Major Information
- The total number of free electives will depend on the amount of double and triple counting of requirements.
- See course attributes each semester for courses that meet multiple requirements. Questions about requirements should be directed to the College of Liberal Arts (304-696-2350). Core II and COLA requirements may not be double counted.
- Forty-eight credit hours (sixteen 3-hour courses) must be at the 300/400 level.
- Students must earn a C or better in ENG 201 Advanced Composition and all foreign language courses.
- Minimum of 120 hours to graduate.
Semester Plan
Psychology is the scientific study of human cognition, affect, behavior, and relationships. Psychologists seek to understand, predict and influence behavior through research into a wide range of issues which affect human functioning, including social, physiological, developmental, cognitive and emotional factors. Research methodology is central to the discipline, and all Psychology majors learn about research strategies and methods of data analysis.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| PSY 201 | Introductory Psychology (CT) (Core II Social Sci) | 3 |
| PSY 100 | Psychology as a Major | 1 |
| Core II: Math | 3 | |
| UNI 100 | Freshman First Class | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| Core II Physical/Natural Science | 4 | |
| PSY 223 | Elem Behavioral Stat (COLA Social Sci) | 3 |
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Writing Intensive or Free Elective | 3 | |
| PSY 323 | Experimental Psychology | 3 |
| Foreign Language 101 | 3 | |
| COLA Literature | 3 | |
| COLA Social Science (not PSY) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Writing Intensive or Free Elective | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 102 | 3 | |
| COLA Physical/Natural Science | 4 | |
| Core II Humanities (MC/I) | 3 | |
| Social/Personality Perspective Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| COLA Social Science (not PSY) | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 203 | 3 | |
| Developmental/Individual Perspective Elective | 3 | |
| 300/400 PSY Elective | 3 | |
| COLA Multicultural | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Foreign Language 204 | 3 | |
| COLA Humanities | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Experimental/Biopsychology Perspective Elective | 3 | |
| COLA International or Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| 300/400 PSY Elective | 3 | |
| 300/400 PSY Elective | 3 | |
| COLA Literature | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PSY Capstone | 3 | |
| 300/400 PSY Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |