PLU - Psychology - Major Milestones for B.A. in Psychology

B. A. Psychology: Major Milestones

We have developed a Major Milestones handout (on legal size paper) for your use in planning your academic program. This handout explains expected outcomes as well as the recommended course sequences for both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science students. For information regarding transfer student guidelines, refer to the second page of the handout or go to Major Milestones: Transfer Students.

To declare a B.A. in Psychology, simply fill out the Academic Program Contract entitled APC Psychology--BA, talking with a faculty member within the department about your program before obtaining the signature of the chair of the Psychology department.

If you decide to obtain a minor in psychology, please complete the APC Psychology-Minor .

Year One: Awareness & Appreciation (8-10 hours PSYC)
Psychology 101
One of 310, 320, 330
Possible elective: 221

Year Two: Statistical, Methodological, & Analytical Skills (8-12 hours PSYC & 4 hours STAT)
Statistics 232--Psychology section
Psychology 242
One or two 300-level PSYC electives	(e.g., 310, 320, 330, 335, 370)

Year Three: Conceptual Depth & Breadth (12-16 hours)
One of 440, 442, 446, 448
Two or three 300- or 400-level PSYC electives

Year Four: Synthesis of Methodological & Conceptual Competencies (8-14 hours)
Two credits of 495, 496, or 497
Two or three 400-level PSYC electives
Psychology 499

Please contact any faculty member with your questions. Our administrative assistant for the Psychology Department also has copies of the Major Milestones handout in the reception area (Xavier 241).