BA in Psychology
Below is a sample 4-year plan for students pursuing the BA in Psychology. To view the list of courses approved to fulfill Core 34 requirements, please visit the KU Core 34 page.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| MATH 101 (Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE))030** | 3 | PSYC 210 (BA Quantitative Reasoning (BAQR), Major Requirement)2,5 | 3 |
| Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 | 2nd Semester Language (BA Second Language) | 5 |
| 1st Semester Language (BA Second Language) | 5 | Core 34: English (SGE)010 | 3 |
| PSYC 102 (Major Requirement) | 1 | Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE)050 | 3 |
| PSYC 104 (Core 34: Social and Behavior Science (SGE))050* | 3 | PSYC 200 (Major Requirement)5 | 3 |
| 15 | 17 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| 3rd Semester Language (BA Second Language) | 3 | 4th Semester Language, or 1st semester of Another Language, unless req for mjr (BA Second Language)1 | 3 |
| BIOL 100 & BIOL 102 (Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE))040*, 3 | 4 | Core 34: Communications (SGE)020 | 3 |
| Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 3 | PSYC 360 (or other PSYC 300+ Level Course (Major Requirement))4 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours7 | 3 | PSYC 300+ Level Course (Major Requirement)4 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours7 | 3 | ||
| 13 | 15 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Core 34: Global Culture (SGE)070 | 3 | Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE)060 | 3 |
| PSYC 300+ Level Course (Major Requirement)4 | 3 | PSYC 300+ Level Course (Major Requirement)4 | 3 |
| PSYC Diversity Course (Major Requirement)4 | 3 | PSYC 300+ Level Course (Major Requirement)4 | 3 |
| PSYC 300+ Level Course (Major Requirement) | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours7 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours7 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours)7 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| PSYC Elective 300+ Level Course (Major Requirement) | 3 | PSYC Elective 300+ Level Course (Major Requirement) | 3 |
| LA&S 490 (Recommended. Capstone Requirement)6 | 3 | Core 34: US Culture (SGE)070 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours7 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours7 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours7 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours7 | 3 |
| Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours7 | 3 | Second Area of Study/Elective/Degree/Junior-Senior Hours7 | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours 120 | |||
- 1
For students completing the language requirement via the 3+1 language option, note that many first semester languages are 5 credit hours.
- 2
Visit this page for a list of courses that fulfill the BA Quantitative Reasoning requirement.
- 3
An introductory course in Biology is a prerequisite for some Psychology courses required of the major. Choose to take either BIOL 100 and BIOL 102, or BIOL 150 which will also fulfill the lab science requirement.
- 4
There are five 300+ level courses that must be taken for the PSYC major.
- 5
Both PSYC 200 and PSYC 210 are required for the major. Take whichever one has not already been taken.
- 6
LA&S 490 Internship Exploration is recommended for PSYC majors to fulfill Capstone Requirement. If LA&S 490 is not taken, be sure to choose another Capstone Requirement course, or approved experience, to fulfill the requirement. Capstone requirement courses include: PSYC 460, PSYC 620, PSYC 622, PSYC 625.
- 7
Hour requirements (incl. 45 jr/sr hrs) are typically met through Core 34, degree, major, second area of study and/or elective hours. Students completing the BGS with a major must choose a secondary area of study. Individual degree mapping is done in partnership with your advisor.
Please note:
All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are required to complete 120 total hours of which 45 hours must be at the Jr/Sr (300+) level.
*Courses with a * designate courses that are degree requirements but can also be taken to fulfill the KU Core 34 requirement. If another course if used to fulfill the Core 34 requirement, the course listed is still required as a degree requirement.
Notes:
* - This course is a Required major course and is also part of Core 34: Systemwide General Education. If this course is not taken to fulfill the Core 34:SGE requirement, it must be taken in place of elective hours.
** - This course is a Recommended Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This specific course is not required but is recommended by the program’s faculty.
*** - This course is a Required Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This program is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents to require this specific Core 34:Systemwide General Education course. If a student did not take this course it must be taken in addition to other degree requirements.