At which campus can I study this program?
Begin Campus
Any Penn State Campus
End Campus
Beaver, Brandywine, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, York
Degree Information At Additional Campuses
Program Description
The Psychology major will combine the knowledge, skills, and values of psychology with a liberal arts foundation. Students should:
- develop a knowledge base consisting of concepts, theory, empirical findings, and trends within psychology;
- understand and apply basic research methods in psychology;
- use critical thinking and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes;
- apply psychological principles to personal and social issues;
- and be able to understand the gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture, and class issues in psychological theory, research, and practice.
Students should also develop information and computer competence, communication skills, and develop realistic ideas about how to implement their psychology education in occupational pursuits in a variety of settings. The major may lead to either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. The B.A. degree incorporates a broad exposure to the many facets of the field of psychology, in addition to the B.A. requirements. The B.S. degree provides the same exposure to the field of psychology and adds options in Science and Business to prepare students for more specific career directions. Students in both degree programs may also prepare for graduate school; research experience with faculty members is encouraged for such students.
What is Psychology?
Psychology is the scientific study of thought, behavior, and experience. Many people associate psychology with psychological therapy and the practice of clinical psychology. There are also many other important areas of scientific psychology, such as cognitive, developmental, industrial/organizational, and social psychology. What these subfields of psychology have in common is the use of the scientific method to understand human behavior and apply that understanding to the development of theory and practice. Psychologists are increasingly making use of neuroscience methods and theories to understand psychological phenomena. As a profession, psychology is related to fields such as health, education, marketing, human resources, social work, and more. The principles of psychology are relevant to almost all areas of human endeavor, and the career paths of psychology students reflect this wealth of possibilities.
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You are interested in people and in learning to use science to better understand them. As a major, you’ll have opportunities to do research with faculty and to work in career-relevant settings.
Entrance to Major
In order to be eligible for entrance to this major, a student must:
- attain at least a C (2.00) cumulative grade-point average for all courses taken at the University; and
- have third-semester classification.
READ SENATE POLICY 37-30: ENTRANCE TO AND CHANGES IN MAJOR PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Degree Requirements
For the Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, a minimum of 124 credits is required:
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Education | 45 |
| Electives | 14-18 |
| Requirements for the Major | 65 |
0-4 of the 45 credits for General Education are included in the Requirements for the Major. This includes 0-4 credits of General Education GQ courses.
General Education
Connecting career and curiosity, the General Education curriculum provides the opportunity for students to acquire transferable skills necessary to be successful in the future and to thrive while living in interconnected contexts. General Education aids students in developing intellectual curiosity, a strengthened ability to think, and a deeper sense of aesthetic appreciation. These are requirements for all baccalaureate students and are often partially incorporated into the requirements of a program. For additional information, see the General Education Requirements section of the Bulletin and consult your academic adviser.
The keystone symbol 
appears next to the title of any course that is designated as a General Education course. Program requirements may also satisfy General Education requirements and vary for each program.
Foundations (grade of C or better is required.)
- Quantification (GQ): 6 credits
- Writing and Speaking (GWS): 9 credits
Knowledge Domains
- Arts (GA): 6 credits
- Health and Wellness (GHW): 3 credits
- Humanities (GH): 6 credits
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS): 6 credits
- Natural Sciences (GN): 9 credits
Integrative Studies (may also complete a Knowledge Domain requirement)
- Inter-Domain or Approved Linked Courses: 6 credits
University Degree Requirements
First Year Engagement
All students enrolled in a college or the Division of Undergraduate Studies at University Park, and the World Campus are required to take 1 to 3 credits of the First-Year Seminar, as specified by their college First-Year Engagement Plan.
Other Penn State colleges and campuses may require the First-Year Seminar; colleges and campuses that do not require a First-Year Seminar provide students with a first-year engagement experience.
First-year baccalaureate students entering Penn State should consult their academic adviser for these requirements.
Cultures Requirement
6 credits are required and may satisfy other requirements
- United States Cultures: 3 credits
- International Cultures: 3 credits
Writing Across the Curriculum
3 credits required from the college of graduation and likely prescribed as part of major requirements.
Total Minimum Credits
A minimum of 120 degree credits must be earned for a baccalaureate degree. The requirements for some programs may exceed 120 credits. Students should consult with their college or department adviser for information on specific credit requirements.
Quality of Work
Candidates must complete the degree requirements for their major and earn at least a 2.00 grade-point average for all courses completed within their degree program.
Limitations on Source and Time for Credit Acquisition
The college dean or campus chancellor and program faculty may require up to 24 credits of course work in the major to be taken at the location or in the college or program where the degree is earned. Credit used toward degree programs may need to be earned from a particular source or within time constraints (see Senate Policy 83-80). For more information, check the Suggested Academic Plan for your intended program.
Requirements for the Major
A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the major. To graduate, a student enrolled in the major must earn at least a C grade in each course designated by the major as a C-required course, as specified by Senate Policy 82-44.
Common Requirements for the Major (All Options)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Courses | ||
| Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| PSYCH 100 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| PSYCH 301 | Basic Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| Additional Courses 1 | ||
| Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| PSYCH 200 | Elementary Statistics in Psychology | 4 |
| or STAT 200 | Elementary Statistics | |
| Select 18 credits of the following, with a minimum of 3 credits from each of the following six categories: | 18 | |
Learning and Cognition | ||
| Introduction to Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Psychology of Learning | ||
| Animal Minds | ||
| Language and Thought | ||
| L1 Acquisition | ||
| Learning and Memory | ||
| Advanced Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Language | ||
| Visual Cognition | ||
PSYCH 459 | ||
| Advanced Conditioning and Learning | ||
Social and Personality Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Social Psychology | ||
| Introduction to the Psychology of Gender | ||
| Cross-Cultural Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Personality Psychology | ||
| Psychology and a Sustainable World | ||
| Advanced Social Psychology | ||
| Self and Social Judgment | ||
| Social Psychology of Interpersonal/Intergroup Relationships | ||
| Applied Social Psychology | ||
| Multicultural Psychology in America | ||
| Personality Theory | ||
| The Psychology of Gender | ||
Biological Bases of Behavior | ||
| Introduction to Psychology of Perception | ||
| Neurological Bases of Human Behavior | ||
| Evolutionary Psychology | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| Comparative Psychology | ||
| Physiological Psychology | ||
| Behavior Genetics | ||
| Psychology of Fear and Stress | ||
| Clinical Neuropsychology | ||
Developmental Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Developmental Psychology | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Adolescence | ||
| Cognitive Development | ||
| Social and Personality Development | ||
| Topics in Developmental Psychology | ||
| Development Throughout Adulthood | ||
| Psychological Intervention in Childhood | ||
Applied and Clinical Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Well-being and Positive Psychology | ||
| Introduction to the Psychology of Human Factors Engineering | ||
| Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Industrial-Organizational Psychology | ||
| Psychology of the Differently-Abled | ||
| Principles of Measurement | ||
| Program Evaluation | ||
| Treatment and Education in Developmental Disabilities | ||
| Engineering Psychology | ||
| Forensic Psychology | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Adjustment and Social Relationships | ||
| Behavior Modification | ||
| Child Psychopathology | ||
| Mental Health Practicum with Children | ||
| Introduction to Clinical Psychology | ||
| Selection and Assessment in Organizations | ||
| Work Attitudes and Motivation | ||
| Leadership in Work Settings | ||
Capstone Experience | ||
| History and Systems of Psychology | ||
| Senior Seminar in Psychology | ||
| Senior Thesis | ||
| Research Projects | ||
| Internship | ||
| Independent Studies | ||
| Select 12 credits of additional Psychology courses from any offered for a total of 30 credits of Psychology courses beyond PSYCH 100 and PSYCH 301 | 12 | |
| Requirements for the Option | ||
| Requirements for the Option: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| Select an option | 24 | |
| 1 | Must select at least 15 credits at the 400-level. |
Requirements for the Option
Science Option (24 credits)
Available at the following campuses: Altoona, Beaver, Brandywine, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, York
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Courses | ||
| Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| Select 15 credits of the following: | 15 | |
| Introductory Biological Anthropology | ||
| Humans as Primates | ||
| Introduction to Biobehavioral Health | ||
Any BIOL course | ||
Any CHEM course | ||
Any MICRB course | ||
Any PHYS course | ||
| Supporting Courses | ||
| Supporting Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| Select 6 credits in natural sciences/quantification from department list | 6 | |
| Select 3 credits in social and behavioral sciences from department list | 3 | |
Business Option (24 credits)
Available at the following campuses: Altoona, Beaver, Brandywine, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Scranton, York
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Courses | ||
| Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| Select 15 credits of the following: | 15 | |
Any ACCTG course | ||
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Legal Environment of Business and Social and Ethical Environment of Business | ||
or BA 243 | Social, Legal, and Ethical Environment of Business | |
Any ECON course | ||
Any FIN course | ||
Any HPA course | ||
Any IB course | ||
Any MGMT course | ||
Any MKTG course | ||
Any SCM course except SCM 200 | ||
| Supporting Courses | ||
| Supporting Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| Select 6 credits in natural sciences/quantification from department list 1 | 6 | |
| Select 3 credits in social and behavioral sciences from department list | 3 | |
| 1 |
Program Learning Objectives
Beaver, Brandywine, Greater Allegheny, Hazleton, and Scranton Campuses
Content Knowledge:
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of major psychological concepts, theories, and empirical findings
- Students will demonstrate the ability to apply psychological concepts and theories to empirical and real life situations.
Thinking Skills:
- Students will use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
- Students will demonstrate critical thinking in the analysis and evaluation of information to distinguish the scientific from the nonscientific.
Communication Skills:
- Students will communicate effectively (in writing and/or orally) the results of a project or internship.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively extract central points and summarize psychological research literature and to write in the format of psychological research.
Research Skills:
- Students will differentiate among the research methods used in psychology and apply the designs in evaluation or development of a research study.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret quantitative psychological data using the statistics and graphs.
- Students will demonstrate understanding of qualitative research approaches in psychology.
Diversity and Ethical Considerations:
- Students will show evidence of knowledge and appreciation for cultural diversity and relativity in human experience and for the complexity of human behavior and interactions.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge, and the application of, basic principles of scientific and professional ethics.
- Students will demonstrate sensitivity to ethical concerns and professionalism (including cultural considerations)in settings where applications of psychology and/or psychological research occur.
Career-Related Skills:
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of professional options and required training for careers in the major subfields of psychology.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to identify personally-relevant career options to implement their psychological knowledge, skills, and values in occupational pursuits in a variety of settings.
Alumni Success:
- Students will demonstrate the ability to secure a job in their desired area and/or enter a graduate program in psychology or a related field
York Campus
- Knowledge and Application: Demonstrate knowledge and application of major concepts and theories.
- Critical Thinking: Use critical thinking to solve problems & distinguish scientific from non-scientific.
- Effective Communication: Demonstrate competence in comprehending, reading, writing, and orally communicating research.
- Research Competence: Differentiate among the research methods.
- Data Analysis and Problem-Solving: Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.
- Ethical Awareness: Demonstrate knowledge and the application of professional ethics.
Academic Advising
The objectives of the university’s academic advising program are to help advisees identify and achieve their academic goals, to promote their intellectual discovery, and to encourage students to take advantage of both in-and out-of class educational opportunities in order that they become self-directed learners and decision makers.
Both advisers and advisees share responsibility for making the advising relationship succeed. By encouraging their advisees to become engaged in their education, to meet their educational goals, and to develop the habit of learning, advisers assume a significant educational role. The advisee’s unit of enrollment will provide each advisee with a primary academic adviser, the information needed to plan the chosen program of study, and referrals to other specialized resources.
READ SENATE POLICY 32-00: ADVISING POLICY
Beaver
Kevin Bennett
Assistant Teaching Professor of Psychology
100 University Drive
Monaca, PA 15061
724-773-3904
klb48@psu.edu
Brandywine
Joshua Marquit
Assistant Teaching Professor Psychology
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, PA 19063
610-892-1409
jdm53@psu.edu
Fayette
Elaine Barry
Associate Professor
2201 University Drive
Lemont Furnace, PA 15456
724-430-4284
esb12@psu.edu
Greater Allegheny
Advising Office
Academic Affairs
101 Frable Building
4000 University Drive
McKeesport, PA 15132
412-675-9140
GA-Academics@lists.psu.edu
Hazleton
Lisa Goguen
Associate Professor of Psychology
Memorial 103
Hazleton, PA 18202
570-450-3023
lms42@psu.edu
Lehigh Valley
Kevin Kelley
Psychology Program Coordinator
2809 Saucon Valley Road
Center Valley, PA 18034
610-285-5062
kjk13@psu.edu
Mont Alto
Robin Yaure
Associate HDFS Professor and Program Coordinator of HDFS & Psychology
112 Weistling Hall
Mont Alto, PA 17237
717-749-6210
r2y@psu.edu
New Kensington
Rick Harnish
Professor, Psychology
Engineering 122 A
3550 Seventh Street Road
New Kensington, PA 15068
724-334-6735
rjh27@psu.edu
Schuylkill
Cory Scherer
Interim Assistant Director of Academic Affairs/Psychology Program Coordinator
A201C 200 University Drive
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
570-385-6066
crs15@psu.edu
Scranton
Renae McNair
Assistant Teaching Professor
Dawson 203
Dunmore, PA 18512
570-963-2715
trw115@psu.edu
York
Mark A. Casteel
Professor of Psychology
210 Grumbacher Building (GISTC)
1031 Edgecomb Ave.
York, PA 17403
717-771-4028
mac13@psu.edu
Altoona
Brad Pinter
Associate Professor of Psychology, Department Chair
Smith Building C128A
3000 Ivyside Park
Altoona, PA 16601
814-949-5507
tbp1@psu.edu
Suggested Academic Plan
The suggested academic plan(s) listed on this page are the plan(s) that are in effect during the 2019-20 academic year. To access previous years' suggested academic plans, please visit the archive to view the appropriate Undergraduate Bulletin edition (Note: the archive only contain suggested academic plans beginning with the 2018-19 edition of the Undergraduate Bulletin).
Beaver Campus
Business Option
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 100* | 3 | PSYCH 200 Level* | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | Business Option Course* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| ENGL 15 or 30 | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 13.5 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200 Level* | 3 | PSYCH 301* | 4 |
| PSYCH 200 or STAT 200* | 4 | CAS 100 | 3 |
| Business Option Course* | 3 | Business Option Course | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 14.5 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200 or 400 Level* | 3 | PSYCH 200 or 400 Level* | 3 |
| ENGL 202A | 3 | PSYCH 200 or 400 Level* | 3 |
| Business Option Course* | 3 | Business Option Course* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 400 Level* | 3 | PSYCH 400 Level* | 3 |
| PSYCH 400 Level* | 3 | PSYCH 400 Level Capstone* | 3-6 |
| Business Option Course* | 3 | Business Option Course* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12-15 | ||
| Total Credits 116-119 | |||
| * | Course requires a grade of C or better for the major |
| ‡ | Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education |
| # | Course is an Entrance to Major requirement |
| † | Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement |
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy University Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
GWS, GQ, GHW, GN, GA, GH, and GS are abbreviations used to identify General Education program courses. General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS, and Integrative Studies). Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Integrative Studies courses are required for the General Education program. N is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate an Inter-Domain course and Z is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate a Linked course.
Science Option
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 100* | 3 | PSYCH 200 Level* | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | Natural Science Option* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| ENGL 15 or 30 | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 13.5 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200 Level* | 3 | PSYCH 301* | 4 |
| PSYCH 200 or STAT 200* | 4 | CAS 100 | 3 |
| Natural Science Option* | 3 | Natural Science Option* | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 14.5 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200 or 400 Level* | 3 | PSYCH 200 or 400 Level* | 3 |
| ENGL 202A | 3 | PSYCH 400 Level* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Natural Science Option* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 400 Level* | 3 | PSYCH 400 Level* | 3 |
| PSYCH 400 Level* | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Natural Science Option* | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | PSYCH 400 Level* | 3-6 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12-15 | ||
| Total Credits 116-119 | |||
| * | Course requires a grade of C or better for the major |
| ‡ | Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education |
| # | Course is an Entrance to Major requirement |
| † | Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement |
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy University Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
GWS, GQ, GHW, GN, GA, GH, and GS are abbreviations used to identify General Education program courses. General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS, and Integrative Studies). Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Integrative Studies courses are required for the General Education program. N is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate an Inter-Domain course and Z is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate a Linked course.
Brandywine Campus
Business Option
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 100* | 3 | PSYCH Course 200-level* | 3 |
| ENGL 15, 30, or ESL 15‡ | 3 | CAS 100, 100A, 100B, or 100C‡ | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Edcuation Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200*‡1 | 4 | ENGL 202A‡ | 3 |
| PSYCH Course 200-level* | 3 | Business Option Course | 3 |
| Business Option Course | 3 | Business Option Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 301W*‡ | PSYCH Course 200/400-level* | 3 | |
| PSYCH Course 200/400-level* | 3 | PSYCH Course 400-level* | 3 |
| PSYCH Course 200/400-level* | 3 | Business Option Course | 3 |
| Business Option Course | 3 | Business Option Course | 3 |
| Business Option Course | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 12 | 18 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH Capstone 400-level* | 3 | PSYCH Course 400-level* | 3 |
| PSYCH Course 400-level* | 3 | PSYCH Course 400-level* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Busines Option Course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 121 | |||
| * | Course requires a grade of C or better for the major |
| ‡ | Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education |
| # | Course is an Entrance to Major requirement |
| † | Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement |
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy University Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
GWS, GQ, GHW, GN, GA, GH, and GS are abbreviations used to identify General Education program courses. General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS, and Integrative Studies). Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Integrative Studies courses are required for the General Education program. N is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate an Inter-Domain course and Z is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate a Linked course.
| 1 | PSYCH 200 recommended but STAT 200 will fulfill this requirement if PSYCH 200 is not available. |
Science Option
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 100* | 3 | PSYCH Course 200-level* | 3 |
| ENGL 15, 30, or ESL 15‡ | 3 | CAS 100, 100A, 100B, or 100C‡ | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Edcuation Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200*‡1 | 4 | ENGL 202A‡ | 3 |
| PSYCH Course 200-level* | 3 | Science Option Course | 3 |
| Science Option Course | 3 | Science Option Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 301W* | PSYCH Course 200/400-level* | 3 | |
| PSYCH Course 200/400-level* | 3 | PSYCH Course 400-level* | 3 |
| PSYCH Course 200/400-level* | 3 | Science Option Course | 3 |
| Science Option Course | 3 | Science Option Course | 3 |
| Science Option Course | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 12 | 18 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH Capstone 400-level* | 3 | PSYCH Course 400-level* | 3 |
| PSYCH Course 400-level* | 3 | PSYCH Course 400-level* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Science Option Course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 121 | |||
| * | Course requires a grade of C or better for the major |
| ‡ | Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education |
| # | Course is an Entrance to Major requirement |
| † | Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement |
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy University Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
GWS, GQ, GHW, GN, GA, GH, and GS are abbreviations used to identify General Education program courses. General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS, and Integrative Studies). Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Integrative Studies courses are required for the General Education program. N is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate an Inter-Domain course and Z is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate a Linked course.
| 1 | PSYCH 200 recommended but STAT 200 will fulfill this requirement if PSYCH 200 is not available. |
Advising Notes
Students interested in completing this program with the intention of preparing for medical school are encouraged to complete the following General Education Natural Science and Science Option selections: BIOL 110, BIOL 141/142, BIOL 230, CHEM 110/111, CHEM 112/113, CHEM 210, PHYS 250, PHYS 251, BMB 401, BMB 402. These courses have specific prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrollment. Students should consult with their adviser to discuss appropriate course sequencing.
Fayette Campus
Business Option
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 100 (GS)†* | 3 | PSYCH 200-Level- Category Selection*2 | 3 |
| ENGL 15 or 30‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| PSU 8 | 1 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Quantification (GQ)‡ | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | CAS 100A‡ | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200-Level- Category Selection*2 | 3 | PSYCH 301W* | 4 |
| STAT 200 (GQ)‡ | 4 | Business Option Selection*1 | 3 |
| Business Option Selection*1 | 3 | Business Option Selection*1 | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGL 202A‡ | 3 | PSYCH 200-Level or 400-Level- Category Selection*2 | 3 |
| PSYCH 200-Level or 400-Level- Category Selection*2 | 3 | PSYCH 400-Level- Category Selection*2 | 3 |
| PSYCH 200-Level or 400-Level- Category Selection*2 | 3 | Business Option Selection *1 | 3 |
| Business Option Selection *1 | 3 | Business Option Selection *1 | 3 |
| Business Option Selection *1 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 18 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 400-Level- Capstone* | 3 | PSYCH 400-Level Course* | 3 |
| PSYCH 400-Level Course* | 3 | PSYCH 400-Level Course* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Business Option Selection*1 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 126 | |||
| * | Course requires a grade of C or better for the major |
| ‡ | Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education |
| # | Course is an Entrance to Major requirement |
| † | Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement |
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy University Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
GWS, GQ, GHW, GN, GA, GH, and GS are abbreviations used to identify General Education program courses. General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS, and Integrative Studies). Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Integrative Studies courses are required for the General Education program. N is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate an Inter-Domain course and Z is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate a Linked course.
| 1 | BS Business Option students must take 24 credits in business option courses. Consult Psychology Program Coordinator for a list of course selections. |
| 2 | Students must take 30 credits in PSYCH. Among these, students must take at least 15 credits at the 400-level and at least 3 credits in each of six categories: Learning and Cognition; Social and Personality Psychology; Biological Bases of Behavior; Developmental Psychology; Applied and Clinical Psychology; Capstone Experience. Consult the Psychology Program Coordinator for specific course options. |
Science Option
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 100†* | 3 | PSYCH 200-Level- Category Selection*2 | 3 |
| ENGL 15 or 30‡ | 3 | CAS 100A‡ | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Quantification (GQ)‡ | 3 |
| PSU 8 | 1 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200-Level- Category Selection*2 | 3 | PSYCH 301W* | 4 |
| STAT 200 (GQ)‡ | 4 | Science Option Selection*1 | 3 |
| Science Option Selection *1 | 3 | Science Option Selection*1 | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200-Level or 400-Level- Category Selection*2 | 3 | PSYCH 400-Level- Category Selection*2 | 3 |
| PSYCH 200-Level or 400-Level- Category Selection*2 | 3 | PSYCH 200-Level or 400-Level- Category Selection*2 | 3 |
| ENGL 202A‡ | 3 | Science Option Selection *1 | 3 |
| Science Option Selection *1 | 3 | Science Option Selection *1 | 3 |
| Science Option Selection *1 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 18 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 400-Level- Capstone* | 3 | PSYCH 400-Level Course*2 | 3 |
| PSYCH 400-Level Course*2 | 3 | PSYCH 400-Level Course*2 | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Science Option Selection *1 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 126 | |||
| * | Course requires a grade of C or better for the major |
| ‡ | Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education |
| # | Course is an Entrance to Major requirement |
| † | Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement |
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy University Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
GWS, GQ, GHW, GN, GA, GH, and GS are abbreviations used to identify General Education program courses. General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS, and Integrative Studies). Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Integrative Studies courses are required for the General Education program. N is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate an Inter-Domain course and Z is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate a Linked course.
| 1 | BS Science Option students must take 24 credits in science option courses. Consult Psychology Program Coordinator for a list of course selections. |
| 2 | Students must take 30 credits in PSYCH. Among these, students must take at least 15 credits at the 400-level and at least 3 credits in each of six categories: Learning and Cognition; Social and Personality Psychology; Biological Bases of Behavior; Developmental Psychology; Applied and Clinical Psychology; Capstone Experience. Consult the Psychology Program Coordinator for specific course options. |
Greater Allegheny Campus
Business Option
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGL 15, 30, or ESL 15‡ | 3 | CAS 100, 100A, 100B, or 100C‡ | 3 |
| PSYCH 100* | 3 | PSYCH 200-level Course* | 3 |
| PSU 8 | 1 | General Education Course (GQ)‡ | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| STAT 200*‡† | 4 | ENGL 202A, 202B, 202C, or 202D‡ | 3 |
| PSYCH 200-level Course* | 3 | PSYCH 200- or 400-level Course* | 3 |
| Business Option Course* | 3 | Business Option Course* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Business Option Course* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Supporting Course - GN or GQ* | 3 | PSYCH 301* | 4 |
| PSYCH 200- or 400-level Course* | 3 | PSYCH 200-level Course* | 3 |
| Business Option Course* | 3 | PSYCH 400-level Course* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Business Option Course* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Supporting Course - GS* | 3 | PSYCH 400-level Course* | 3 |
| PSYCH 400-level Course* | 3 | PSYCH 400-level Course* | 3 |
| Supporting Course - GN or GQ* | 3 | PSYCH 400-level Capstone Course* | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3-4 | Elective | 4 |
| 15-16 | 16 | ||
| Total Credits 124-125 | |||
| * | Course requires a grade of C or better for the major |
| ‡ | Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education |
| # | Course is an Entrance to Major requirement |
| † | Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement |
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy University Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
GWS, GQ, GHW, GN, GA, GH, and GS are abbreviations used to identify General Education program courses. General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS, and Integrative Studies). Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Integrative Studies courses are required for the General Education program. N is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate an Inter-Domain course and Z is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate a Linked course.
Students must take 30 credits in PSYCH beyond PSYCH 100 and PSYCH 301 and at least 15 credits at the 400-level with at least 3 credits in each of 6 categories: Learning and Cognition; Social and Personality Psychology; Biological Bases of Behavior; Developmental Psychology; Applied and Clinical Psychology; Capstone Experience.
Science Option
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGL 15, 30, or ESL 15‡ | 3 | CAS 100, 100A, 100B, or 100C‡ | 3 |
| PSYCH 100* | 3 | PSYCH 200-level Course* | 3 |
| PSU 8 | 1 | General Education Course (GQ)‡ | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| STAT 200*‡† | 4 | ENGL 202A, 202B, 202C, or 202D‡ | 3 |
| PSYCH 200-level Course* | 3 | PSYCH 200- or 400-level Course* | 3 |
| Science Option Course* | 3 | Science Option Course* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Science Option Course* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Supporting Course - GN or GQ* | 3 | PSYCH 301* | 4 |
| PSYCH 200- or 400-level Course* | 3 | PSYCH 200-level Course* | 3 |
| Science Option Course* | 3 | PSYCH 400-level Course* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Science Option Course* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Supporting Course - GN or GQ* | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 19 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Supporting Course - GS* | 3 | PSYCH 400-level Course* | 3 |
| PSYCH 400-level Course* | 3 | PSYCH 400-level Course* | 3 |
| Supporting Course - GN or GQ* | 3 | PSYCH 400-level Capstone Course* | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3-4 | Elective | 4 |
| 15-16 | 16 | ||
| Total Credits 127-128 | |||
| * | Course requires a grade of C or better for the major |
| ‡ | Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education |
| # | Course is an Entrance to Major requirement |
| † | Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement |
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy University Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
GWS, GQ, GHW, GN, GA, GH, and GS are abbreviations used to identify General Education program courses. General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS, and Integrative Studies). Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Integrative Studies courses are required for the General Education program. N is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate an Inter-Domain course and Z is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate a Linked course.
Students must take 30 credits in PSYCH beyond PSYCH 100 and PSYCH 301 and at least 15 credits at the 400-level with at least 3 credits in each of 6 categories: Learning and Cognition; Social and Personality Psychology; Biological Bases of Behavior; Developmental Psychology; Applied and Clinical Psychology; Capstone Experience.
Hazleton Campus
Business Option
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 100* | 3 | PSYCH 200 level course1 * | 3 |
| ENGL 15 or 30‡ | 3 | Business Option Course2 * | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General EducationCourse (GHW) | 1.5 |
| PSU 8 | 1 | CAS 100A or 100B‡ | 3 |
| 16 | 16.5 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| STAT 200‡ | 4 | PSYCH 200 level course1* | 3 |
| PSYCH 200 Level Course1 * | 3 | ENGL 202A or 202D (GWS)‡ | 3 |
| Business Option Course2 * | 3 | Business Option Course2 * | 3 |
| Business Option Course2 * | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200 or 400 level course1 * | 3 | PSYCH 301* | 4 |
| PSYCH 200 or 400 level course1 * | 3 | PSYCH 400 level course1 * | 3 |
| Business Option Course2 * | 3-4 | Business Option Course2 * | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Business Option Course2 * | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 15-16 | 17.5 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 400 level course1,3 * | 3 | PSYCH 400 level course1,3 * | 3 |
| PSYCH 400 level course1,3 * | 3 | PSYCH 400 level course1,3 * | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Business Option Course2 * | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 126-127 | |||
| * | Course requires a grade of C or better for the major |
| ‡ | Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education |
| # | Course is an Entrance to Major requirement |
| † | Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement |
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy University Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
GWS, GQ, GHW, GN, GA, GH, and GS are abbreviations used to identify General Education program courses. General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS, and Integrative Studies). Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Integrative Studies courses are required for the General Education program. N is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate an Inter-Domain course and Z is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate a Linked course.
| 1 | Students must take 30 credits in PSYCH. Among these, students must take at least 15 credits at the 400-level and at least 3 credits in each of six categories: Learning and Cognition; Social and Personality Psychology; Biological Bases of Behavior; Developmental Psychology; Applied and Clinical Psychology; Capstone Experience. |
| 2 | BS Business Option students must take 24 credits in business option courses. Consult Psychology Program Coordinator for a list of course selections. |
| 3 | During the fourth year, students must choose one capstone course from 5 options: PSYCH 490 Senior Seminar, PSYCH 493 Senior Thesis, PSYCH 494 Research Project, PSYCH 495 Psychology Practicum (internship), or PSYCH 496 Independent Studies Students must consult the Psychology Program Coordinator about prerequisites and requirements for these courses before registering. PSYCH 495 Psychology Practicum requires planning one semester in advance of starting the internship. |
| 4 | PSYCH 301 satisfies the Writing Across the Curriculum requirement |
Science Option
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 100* | 3 | PSYCH 200 level course1 * | 3 |
| ENGL 15 or 30‡ | 3 | Science Option Course2 * | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 |
| PSU 8 | 1 | CAS 100A or 100B‡ | 3 |
| 16 | 16.5 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| STAT 200‡ | 4 | PSYCH 200 level course1* | 3 |
| PSYCH 200 level course1* | 3 | ENGL 202A or 202C‡ | 3 |
| Science Option Course2 * | 3 | Science Option Course2 * | 3 |
| Science Option Course2 * | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200 or 400 level course1 * | 3 | PSYCH 301* | 4 |
| PSYCH 200 or 400 level course1 * | 3 | PSYCH 400 level course1 * | 3 |
| Science Option Course2 * | 3-4 | Science Option Course2 * | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Science Option Course2 * | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 15-16 | 17.5 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 400 level course1,3 * | 3 | PSYCH 400 level course1,3 * | 3 |
| PSYCH 400 level course1,3 * | 3 | PSYCH 400 level course1,3 * | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Science Option Course2 * | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 126-127 | |||
| * | Course requires a grade of C or better for the major |
| ‡ | Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education |
| # | Course is an Entrance to Major requirement |
| † | Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement |
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy University Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
GWS, GQ, GHW, GN, GA, GH, and GS are abbreviations used to identify General Education program courses. General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS, and Integrative Studies). Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Integrative Studies courses are required for the General Education program. N is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate an Inter-Domain course and Z is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate a Linked course.
| 1 | Students must take 30 credits in PSYCH. Among these, students must take at least 15 credits at the 400-level and at least 3 credits in each of six categories: Learning and Cognition; Social and Personality Psychology; Biological Bases of Behavior; Developmental Psychology; Applied and Clinical Psychology; Capstone Experience. |
| 2 | BS Science Option students must take 24 credits in science option courses. Consult Psychology Program Coordinator for a list of course selections. |
| 3 | During the fourth year, students must choose one capstone course from 5 options: PSYCH 490 Senior Seminar, PSYCH 493 Senior Thesis, PSYCH 494 Research Project, PSYCH 495 Psychology Practicum (internship), or PSYCH 496 Independent Studies Students must consult the Psychology Program Coordinator about prerequisites and requirements for these courses before registering. PSYCH 495 Psychology Practicum requires planning one semester in advance of starting the internship. |
| 4 | PSYCH 301 satisfies the Writing Across the Curriculum requirement |
Lehigh Valley Campus
Business Option
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGL 15‡ | 3 | PSYCH Additional Required Category Course* | 3 |
| MATH 21 | 3 | Additional Business Option Course2 | 3-4 |
| PSYCH 100* | 3 | General Education Course (US or IL) | 3 |
| HDFS 287Y | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15-16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CAS 100A‡ | 3 | ENGL 202A or 202B‡ | 3 |
| PSYCH Additional Required Category Course*1 | 3 | PSYCH 200 or STAT 200*‡† | 4 |
| PSYCH Additional Required Category Course*1 | 3 | Supporting Option Course (GS)2 | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course (US or IL) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 301* | 4 | PSYCH 495A*1 | 3 |
| Additional Business Option Course2 | 3 | Additional Business Option Course2 | 3 |
| Additional Business Option Course2 | 3 | Additional Business Option Course2 | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Supporting Option Course (GN or GQ) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Supporting Option Course (GN or GQ) | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 495B*1 | 3 | PSYCH 490*1 | 3 |
| PSYCH Additional Required Course*1 | 3 | PSYCH Elective*1 | 3 |
| PSYCH Additional Required Course*1 | 3 | PSYCH Additional Required Course*1 | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| General Education (GHW) | 1.5 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 |
| 16.5 | 16.5 | ||
| Total Credits 125-126 | |||
| * | Course requires a grade of C or better for the major |
| ‡ | Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education |
| # | Course is an Entrance to Major requirement |
| † | Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement |
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy University Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
GWS, GQ, GHW, GN, GA, GH, and GS are abbreviations used to identify General Education program courses. General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS, and Integrative Studies). Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Integrative Studies courses are required for the General Education program. N is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate an Inter-Domain course and Z is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate a Linked course.
| 1 | Students must take 30 credits in PSYCH beyond PSYCH 100 and PSYCH 301W. Among these, students must take at least 15 credits at the 400-level and at least 3 credits in each of six categories: Learning and Cognition; Individual Differences, Personality, and Social Processes; Biological Bases of Behavior and Mental Processes; Development Changes in Behavior and Mental Processes Across the Life Span; History of Psychology, Socio-cultural Contexts, and Diversity Issues; Capstone Experience. Consult the psychology Program Coordinator for specific course selection. |
| 2 | BS Business Option students must take 24 credits of option-specific courses. Consult Psychology Program Coordinator for a list of course selections. |
Science Option
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGL 15‡ | 3 | PSYCH Additional Required Category Course*1 | 3 |
| MATH 21 | 3 | Additional Science Option Course2 | 3-4 |
| PSYCH 100* | 3 | General Education Course (US or IL) | 3 |
| HDFS 287Y | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 15-16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CAS 100A‡ | 3 | ENGL 202A or 202B‡ | 3 |
| PSYCH Additional Required Category Course*1 | 3 | PSYCH 200 or STAT 200*‡† | 4 |
| PSYCH Additional Required Category Course*1 | 3 | Supporting Course Option (GS) | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course (US or IL) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 301* | 4 | PSYCH 495A*1 | 3 |
| Additional Science Option Course2 | 3-4 | Additional Science Option Course2 | 3-4 |
| Additional Science Option Course2 | 3-4 | Additional Science Option Course | 3-4 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Supporting Option Course (GN or GQ) | 3 |
| Elective (Optional) | 3 | Supporting Option Course (GN or GQ) | 3 |
| 16-18 | 15-17 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 495B*1 | 3 | PSYCH 490*1 | 3 |
| PSYCH Additional Required Category Course*1 | 3 | PSYCH Elective* | 3 |
| PSYCH Additional Required Category Course*1 | 3 | PSYCH Additional Required Course*1 | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 |
| 16.5 | 16.5 | ||
| Total Credits 125-130 | |||
| * | Course requires a grade of C or better for the major |
| ‡ | Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education |
| # | Course is an Entrance to Major requirement |
| † | Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement |
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy University Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
GWS, GQ, GHW, GN, GA, GH, and GS are abbreviations used to identify General Education program courses. General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS, and Integrative Studies). Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Integrative Studies courses are required for the General Education program. N is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate an Inter-Domain course and Z is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate a Linked course.
| 1 | Students must take 30 credits in PSYCH beyond PSYCH 100 and PSYCH 301W. Among these, students must take at least 15 credits at the 400-level and at least 3 credits in each of six categories: Learning and Cognition; Individual Differences, Personality, and Social Processes; Biological Bases of Behavior and Mental Processes; Development Changes in Behavior and Mental Processes Across the Life Span; History of Psychology, Socio-cultural Contexts, and Diversity Issues; Capstone Experience. Consult the psychology Program Coordinator for specific course selection. |
| 2 | BS Science Option students must take 24 credits of option-specific courses. Consult Psychology Program Coordinator for a list of course selections. |
Mont Alto Campus
Business Option
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 100 (GS)* | 3 | PSYCH 200-level Course * 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 15 or 30*‡ | 3 | CAS 100*‡ | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| PSU 8 | 1 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200-level Course * 1 | 3 | PSYCH 200- or 400-level Course * 1 | 3 |
| STAT 200 (GQ)‡ | 4 | Business option course (GN/GQ Supporting Course)2 | 3 |
| Business Option Course2 | 3 | Business Option Course2 | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200- or 400-level Course* 1 | 3 | ENGL 202A*‡ | 3 |
| PSYCH 200- or 400-level Course* 1 | 3 | PSYCH 400-level Course* 1 | 3 |
| PSYCH 301 | 4 | Business Option Course2 | 3 |
| Business Option Course (GN/GQ Supporting Course)2 | 3 | Business Option Course2 | 3 |
| Business Option Course2 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 18 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 400-level Course* 1, 3 | 3 | PSYCH 400-level Capstone* 1, 3 | 3 |
| PSYCH 400-level Course* 1 | 3 | PSYCH 400-level Course* 1 | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Business Option (GS Supporting Course)2 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 126 | |||
| 1 | Students must take 30 credits in PSYCH beyond PSYCH 100 and PSYCH 301W. Among these, students must take at least 15 credits at the 400-level and at least 3 credits in each of six categories: Learning and Cognition; Social and Personality Psychology, Biological Bases of Behavior; Development Psychology; Applied and Clinical Psychology; Capstone Experience. Consult the psychology Program Coordinator for specific course selection. |
| 2 | BS Business Option students must take 24 credits of option-specific courses. Consult Psychology Program Coordinator for a list of course selections. |
| 3 | During the fourth year, students must choose one capstone course from 5 options: PSYCH 490 Senior Seminar, PSYCH 493 Senior Thesis, PSYCH 494 Research Project, PSYCH 495 Psychology Practicum internship), or PSYCH 496 Independent Studies, Students must consult the Psychology Program Coordinator about prerequisites and requirements for these courses before registering. PSYCH 495 Psychology Practicum requires planning one semester in advance of starting internship. |
| * | Course requires a grade of C or better for the major |
| ‡ | Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education |
| # | Course is an Entrance to Major requirement |
| † | Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement |
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy University Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
GWS, GQ, GHW, GN, GA, GH, and GS are abbreviations used to identify General Education program courses. General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS, and Integrative Studies). Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Integrative Studies courses are required for the General Education program. N is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate an Inter-Domain course and Z is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate a Linked course.
Science Option
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 100 (GS)* | 3 | PSYCH 200-level Course* 1 | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | CAS 100*‡ | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| ENGL 15 or 30*‡ | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| PSU 8 | 1 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200-level Course* 1 | 3 | PSYCH 200- or 400-level Course* 1 | 3 |
| STAT 200 (GQ)‡ | 4 | ENGL 202A*‡ | 3 |
| Science Option Course1,2 | 3 | Science Option Course2 | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Science Option Course2 | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200- or 400-level Course* 1 | 3 | PSYCH 400-level Course* 1,3 | 3 |
| PSYCH 200- or 400-level Course* 1 | 3 | Science Option Course (GN or GQ supporting)2 | 3 |
| PSYCH 301* | 4 | General Education Course | 3 |
| Science Option (GN or GQ supporting)2 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Science Option Course2 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Science Option Course2 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 18 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 400-level Course* 1,3 | 3 | PSYCH 400-level Capstone* 1,3 | 3 |
| PSYCH 400-level Course* 1,3 | 3 | PSYCH 400-level Course* 1,3 | 3 |
| General education Course | 3 | Science Option Course (GS supporting)2 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 126 | |||
| 1 | Students must take 30 credits in PSYCH beyond PSYCH 100 and PSYCH 301W. Among these, students must take at least 15 credits at the 400-level and at least 3 credits in each of six categories: Learning and Cognition; Social and Personality Psychology, Biological Bases of Behavior; Development Psychology; Applied and Clinical Psychology; Capstone Experience. Consult the psychology Program Coordinator for specific course selection. |
| 2 | BS Science Option students must take 24 credits of option-specific courses. Consult Psychology Program Coordinator for a list of course selections. |
| 3 | During the fourth year, students must choose one capstone course from 5 options: PSYCH 490 Senior Seminar, PSYCH 493 Senior Thesis, PSYCH 494 Research Project, PSYCH 495 Psychology Practicum internship), or PSYCH 496 Independent Studies, Students must consult the Psychology Program Coordinator about prerequisites and requirements for these courses before registering. PSYCH 495 Psychology Practicum requires planning one semester in advance of starting internship. |
| * | Course requires a grade of C or better for the major |
| ‡ | Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education |
| # | Course is an Entrance to Major requirement |
| † | Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement |
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy University Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
GWS, GQ, GHW, GN, GA, GH, and GS are abbreviations used to identify General Education program courses. General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS, and Integrative Studies). Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Integrative Studies courses are required for the General Education program. N is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate an Inter-Domain course and Z is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate a Linked course.
New Kensington Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 100* | 3 | PSYCH 105* | 3 |
| ENGL 15 or 30‡ | 3 | PSYCH 200 - Level * | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Business/Science Option* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | CAS 100‡ | 3 |
| General Health and Wellness (GHW) | 1.5 | General Education Course‡ | 3 |
| 13.5 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200 - Level* | 3 | PSYCH 301W* | 4 |
| STAT 200‡ | 4 | PSYCH 200 - Level* | 3 |
| Business/Science Option* | 3 | BS Option Course (Natural Science or Quantification) | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | |
| 16 | 13 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200 or 400 - Level* | 3 | PSYCH 200 or 400 - Level* | 3 |
| PSYCH 200 or 400 - Level* | 3 | PSYCH 200 or 400 - Level* | 3 |
| ENGL 202A‡ | 3 | PSYCH 200 or 400 - Level* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Business/Science Option* | 3 |
| General Education Course | General Education Course | ||
| General Health and Wellness (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 13.5 | 12 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 400 - Level* | 3 | PSYCH 400 - Level* | 3 |
| Business/Science Option* | 3 | PSYCH 400 - Level Capstone* | 3-6 |
| BS Option (Natural Science or Quantification)* | 3-4 | Business/Science Option* | 3 |
| BS Option (Social Science) | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15-16 | 15-18 | ||
| Total Credits 113-117 | |||
| * | Course requires a grade of C or better for the major |
| ‡ | Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education |
| # | Course is an Entrance to Major requirement |
| † | Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement |
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy University Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
GWS, GQ, GHW, GN, GA, GH, and GS are abbreviations used to identify General Education program courses. General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS, and Integrative Studies). Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Integrative Studies courses are required for the General Education program. N is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate an Inter-Domain course and Z is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate a Linked course.
Schuylkill Campus
Business Option
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 100* | 3 | PSYCH 200 level course* | 3 |
| ENGL 15 or 30‡ | 3 | Business Option Course* | 3 |
| Quantification (GQ)‡ | 3 | Natural Science (GN) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GA, GH, GS) | 3 | General Education Course (GA, GH, GS) | 3 |
| PSU 008 First Year Seminar | 2 | CAS 100‡ | 3 |
| Health and Wellness Course (GHW) | 3 | ||
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200 level course* | 3 | PSYCH 301W* | 4 |
| Business Option Course* | 3 | ENGL 202 (A, B, C, or D): Effective Writing (GWS)‡ | 3 |
| Business Option Course* | 3 | Business Option Course* | 3 |
| General Education Course (GA, GH, GS) | 3 | General Education Course (GA, GH, GS) | 3 |
| STAT 200 or PSYCH 200* † ‡ | 4 | General Education Course (GA, GH, GS) | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200 or 400 level* | 3 | PSYCH 400 level course* | 3 |
| PSYCH 200 or 400 level* | 3 | PSYCH 200 or 400 level* | 3 |
| Business Option Course* | 3-4 | Business Option Course* | 3 |
| Natural Science (GN) | 3 | Buiness Option Course* | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15-16 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 400 level capstone course* | 3 | PSYCH 400 level course* | 3 |
| PSYCH 400 level course* | 3 | PSYCH 400 level course* | 3 |
| General Education Course (GA, GH, GS) | 3 | Business Option Course* | 3 |
| Natural Science (GN) | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 124-125 | |||
| * | Course requires a grade of C or better for the major |
| ‡ | Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education |
| # | Course is an Entrance to Major requirement |
| † | Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement |
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy University Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
GWS, GQ, GHW, GN, GA, GH, and GS are abbreviations used to identify General Education program courses. General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS, and Integrative Studies). Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Integrative Studies courses are required for the General Education program. N is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate an Inter-Domain course and Z is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate a Linked course.
Integrative Studies (either Inter-domain or Linked Courses)
Integrative Studies may be completed within the 30 Knowledge Domain credits and must be completed with either Inter-domain or Linked courses, not a combination of both. For Inter-domain courses, credit may apply to both Knowledge Domain designations but does not reduce the total number of credits within the Knowledge Domains and at least 3 credits of single-domain coursework are required in each of the 5 Knowledge Domains. Linked courses used for the Integrative Studies requirement must represent two different Knowledge Domains.
Science Option
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 100* | 3 | PSYCH 200 level course* | 3 |
| ENGL 15‡ | 3 | Science Option Course* | 3 |
| Quantification (GQ)‡ | 3 | Science Option Course* | 3 |
| General Education Course (GA, GH, GS) | 3 | General Education Course (GA, GH, GS) | 3 |
| PSU 008 First Year Seminar | 2 | CAS 100‡ | 3 |
| Health and Wellness Course (GHW) | 3 | ||
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200 level course* | 3 | PSYCH 301W* | 4 |
| Natural Science (GN) | 3 | ENGL 202 (A, B, C, or D): Effective Writing (GWS)‡ | 3 |
| Science Option Course* | 3 | Science Option Course | 3 |
| General Education Course (GA, GH, GS) | 3 | General Education Course (GA, GH, GS) | 3 |
| STAT 200 or PSYCH 200* † ‡ | 4 | General Education Course (GA, GH, GS) | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200 or 400 level* | 3 | PSYCH 400 level course* | 3 |
| PSYCH 200 or 400 level* | 3 | PSYCH 200 or 400 level course* | 3 |
| Science Option Course* | 3-4 | Science Option Course* | 3 |
| Natural Science (GN) | 3 | Science Option Course* | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15-16 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 400 level capstone course* | 3 | PSYCH 400 level course* | 3 |
| PSYCH 400 level course* | 3 | PSYCH 400 level course* | 3 |
| General Education Course (GA, GH, GS) | 3 | Science Option Course* | 3 |
| Natural Science (GN) | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 124-125 | |||
| * | Course requires a grade of C or better for the major |
| ‡ | Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education |
| # | Course is an Entrance to Major requirement |
| † | Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement |
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy University Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
GWS, GQ, GHW, GN, GA, GH, and GS are abbreviations used to identify General Education program courses. General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS, and Integrative Studies). Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Integrative Studies courses are required for the General Education program. N is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate an Inter-Domain course and Z is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate a Linked course.
Integrative Studies (either Inter-domain or Linked Courses)
Integrative Studies may be completed within the 30 Knowledge Domain credits and must be completed with either Inter-domain or Linked courses, not a combination of both. For Inter-domain courses, credit may apply to both Knowledge Domain designations but does not reduce the total number of credits within the Knowledge Domains and at least 3 credits of single-domain coursework are required in each of the 5 Knowledge Domains. Linked courses used for the Integrative Studies requirement must represent two different Knowledge Domains.
Scranton Campus
Business Option
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGL 15 or 30 | 3 | PSYCH 200-Level Course* | 3 |
| PSYCH 100* | 3 | CAS 100 | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| PSU 8 | 1 | Quantification (GQ) | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200*† | 4 | PSYCH 301* | 4 |
| PSYCH 200-Level Course* | 3 | PSYCH 200-Level Course or PYSCH 400 Level Course* | 3 |
| Business Option Course | 3 | Business Option Course | 3 |
| Business Option Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200-Level or PSYCH 400-Level Course* | 3 | PSYCH 400-Level Course* | 3 |
| PSYCH 200-Level or PSYCH 400-Level Course* | 3 | ENGL 202A | 3 |
| Business Option Course | 3 | Business Option Course | 3 |
| Business Option Course | 3 | Business Option Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 18 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 400-Level Course* | 3 | PSYCH 400-Level Capstone* | 3 |
| PSYCH 400-Level Course* | 3 | PSYCH 400-Level Course* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Business Option Course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 126 | |||
| * | Course requires a grade of C or better for the major |
| ‡ | Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education |
| # | Course is an Entrance to Major requirement |
| † | Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement |
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy University Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
GWS, GQ, GHW, GN, GA, GH, and GS are abbreviations used to identify General Education program courses. General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS, and Integrative Studies). Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Integrative Studies courses are required for the General Education program. N is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate an Inter-Domain course and Z is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate a Linked course.
Science Option
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGL 15 or 30 | 3 | PSYCH 200-Level Course* | 3 |
| PSYCH 100* | 3 | CAS 100 | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| PSU 8 | 1 | Quantification (GQ) | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200*† | 4 | PSYCH 301* | 4 |
| PSYCH 200-Level Course* | 3 | PSYCH 200-Level Course or PYSCH 400 Level Course* | 3 |
| Science Option Course | 3 | Science Option Course | 3 |
| Science Option Course | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 3 | General Education Course | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 200-Level or PSYCH 400-Level Course* | 3 | PSYCH 400-Level Course* | 3 |
| PSYCH 200-Level or PSYCH 400-Level Course* | 3 | ENGL 202A | 3 |
| Science Option Course | 3 | Science Option Course | 3 |
| Science Option Course | 3 | Science Option Course | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 18 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 400-Level Course* | 3 | PSYCH 400-Level Capstone* | 3 |
| PSYCH 400-Level Course* | 3 | PSYCH 400-Level Course* | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | Science Option Course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 126 | |||
| * | Course requires a grade of C or better for the major |
| ‡ | Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education |
| # | Course is an Entrance to Major requirement |
| † | Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement |
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy University Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
GWS, GQ, GHW, GN, GA, GH, and GS are abbreviations used to identify General Education program courses. General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS, and Integrative Studies). Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Integrative Studies courses are required for the General Education program. N is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate an Inter-Domain course and Z is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate a Linked course.
York Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH 100* | 3 | PSYCH (200 level course)*1 | 3 |
| ENGL 15 or 30‡ | 3 | CAS 100‡ | 3 |
| Business Science option selection*2 | 3 | Business (Science option selection)*2 | 3 |
| General Education course (GHW) | 1.5 | Elective | 3 |
| General Education course | 6 | General Education course | 3 |
| 16.5 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH (200 level course)*1 | 3 | PSYCH (200 level course)*1 | 3 |
| PSYCH 200 or STAT 200* | 4 | PSYCH 301W | 4 |
| Business (Science option selection)*2 | 3 | BS Option | 3 |
| General Education course | 6 | General Education course | 6 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH (200 or 400 level course)*1 | 6 | PSYCH (200 or 400 level course)*1 | 9 |
| ENGL 202A‡ | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course (GHW) | 1.5 | Business/Science option selection*2 | 3 |
| General Education course | 6 | ||
| 16.5 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PSYCH (400 level capstone course)*1,3 | 3-6 | PSYCH (400 level course)*1,3 | 3 |
| PSYCH (400 level, if capstone is 3 cr)* | 3 | Business/Science option selection*2 | 3 |
| Business/Science option selection*2 | 3 | BS Option* | 3 |
| BS Option | 3 | Elective | 6 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 15-18 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits 125-128 | |||
| * | Course requires a grade of C or better for the major |
| ‡ | Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education |
| # | Course is an Entrance to Major requirement |
| † | Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement |
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy University Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
GWS, GQ, GHW, GN, GA, GH, and GS are abbreviations used to identify General Education program courses. General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ) and Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS, and Integrative Studies). Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Integrative Studies courses are required for the General Education program. N is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate an Inter-Domain course and Z is the suffix at the end of a course number used to designate a Linked course.
| 1 | Students must take 30 credits in PSYCH beyond PSYCH 100 and PSYCH 301W. Among these, students must take at least 15 credits at the 400-level and at least 3 credits in each of six catagories: Learning and Cognition; Individual Differences; Personality, and Social Processes; Biological Bases of Behavior and Mental Processes; Development Changes in Behavior and Mental Processes Across the Life Span; History of Psychology, Socio-cultural Contexts, and Diversity Issues; Capstone Experience. Consult the Psychology Program Coordinator for specific course options. |
| 2 | BS Business Option students must take 24 credits of option-specific courses. Consult Psychology Program Coordinator for a list of course selections. |
| 3 | During the fourth year, students must choose one capstone course from 5 options: PSYCH 490 Senior Seminar, PSYCH 493 Senior Thesis, PSYCH 494 Research project, PSYCH 495 Psychology Practicum (internship), or PSYCH 496 Independent Studies Students must consult the Psychology Program Coordinator about prerequisites and requirements for these courses before registering. PSYCH 495 Psychology Practicum requires planning one semester in advance of starting the internship.During the fourth year, students must choose one capstone course from 5 options: PSYCH 490 Senior Seminar, PSYCH 493 Senior Thesis, PSYCH 494 Research project, PSYCH 495 Psychology Practicum (internship), or PSYCH 496 Independent Studies Students must consult the Psychology Program Coordinator about prerequisites and requirements for these courses before registering. PSYCH 495 Psychology Practicum requires planning one semester in advance of starting the internship. |
Career Paths
Graduates of our program enter the workforce or pursue additional education in a variety of programs, including both Master’s and PhD programs in experimental, counseling, school, and clinical psychology.
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