| Coursework requirements for the psychology major include a minimum of 36 credits of the following: Core Courses, Distribution Requirements, Psychology Electives, and the Major Project. |  (a.k.a the "Blue Sheet") |
Core Courses - The following three courses constitute the foundation of the psychology major program and are required of all psychology majors:
1. Psy 1001: Introduction to Psychology
[or equivalent] (4 cr)
This course is a prerequisite for all other Psychology courses. It introduces students to scientific thinking and provides an overview of the primary domains within the discipline of psychology.2. Psy 2801: Intro to Psychological Measurement & Data Analysis [prereq: Psy 1001] (3 cr)
This course is to be completed by the end of sophomore year. The main goal is for you to understand the concepts used in the measurement and analysis of psychological variables, including the appropriate selection and use of statistical tools to describe and evaluate results of psychological research.3. Psy 3001W: Intro to Research Methods
[prereq: Psy 1001 & 2801] (3 cr)
This course is to be completed immediately following Psy 2801, as it draws from the statistical material learned. You will learn about the application of the scientific method and the fundamentals of psychological research design. You will become familiar with the written standards of the discipline through the completion of written reports on in-class experiments and a final research project proposal.
Distribution Requirements - Psychology courses are divided into the three broad categories listed below. You are required to take courses within each of these areas in order to ensure a breadth of understanding across the discipline. We strongly encourage you to complete at least one course at the 5XXX level.
A. Cognitive and Biological (CAB) Psychology
At least TWO of the following:
PSY 3011 - Introduction to Learning and Behavior (3 cr)
PSY 3031 - Introduction to Sensation and Perception (3 cr)
PSY 3051 - Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (3 cr)
PSY 3061 - Introduction to Biological Psychology (3 cr) OR PSY 5061
PSY 4011 - Applied Behavioral Psychology (3 cr)
PSY 4036 - Perceptual Issues in Visual Impairment (3 cr)
PSY 5012 - Learning and Cognition in Animals (4 cr)
PSY 5014 - Psychology of Human Learning and Memory (3 cr)
PSY 5015 - Cognition, Computation, and Brain (3 cr)
PSY 5031W - Perception (3 cr)
PSY 5036W - Computational Vision (3 cr)
PSY 5037 - Psychology of Hearing (3 cr)
PSY 5038W - Introduction to Neural Networks (3 cr)
PSY 5051W - Psychology of Human-Machine Interaction (3 cr)
PSY 5054 - Psychology of Language (3 cr)
PSY 5061 - Neurobiology of Behavior (3 cr) OR PSY 3061
PSY 5062 - Cognitive Neuropsychology (3 cr)
PSY 5064 - Brain and Emotion (3 cr)B. Clinical, Personality, and Social Psychology
At least TWO of the following:
PSY 3101 - Introduction to Personality (3 cr) OR PSY 5101
PSY 3201 - Introduction to Social Psychology (4 cr)
PSY 3301 - Introduction to Cultural Psychology (3 cr)
PSY 3604 - Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (3 cr) OR PSY 5604H
PSY 3617 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology (3 cr)
PSY 3666 - Human Sexuality (3 cr)
PSY 5101 - Personality Psychology (3 cr) OR PSY 3101
PSY 5202 - Attitudes and Social Behavior (3 cr)
PSY 5204 - Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships (3 cr)
PSY 5205 - Applied Social Psychology (3 cr)
PSY 5206 - Social Psychology and Health Behavior (3 cr)
PSY 5207 - Personality and Social Behavior (3 cr)
PSY 5604H - Abnormal Psychology (3 cr) OR PSY 3604
PSY 5606 - Clinical Psychophysiology (3 cr)
CPSY 3301 - Introductory Child Psychology for Social Sciences (4 cr)
CPSY 4303 - Adolescent Psychology (4 cr)C . Individual Differences, Quantitative and Applied Psychology
At least ONE of the following:
PSY 3135 - Introduction to Individual Differences (3 cr) OR PSY 5135
PSY 3511 - Introduction to Counseling Psychology (3 cr)
PSY 3711 - Introduction to Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3 cr)
PSY 4501 - Psychology of Women (3 cr)
PSY 5137 - Introduction to Behavioral Genetics (3 cr)
PSY 5138 - Psychology of Aging (3 cr)
PSY 5501 - Vocational and Occupational Health Psychology (3 cr)
PSY 5707 - Personnel Psychology (4 cr)
PSY 5708 - Organizational Psychology (4 cr)
PSY 5862 - Psychological Measurement: Theory and Methods (3 cr)
PSY 5865 - Advanced Psychological and Educational Measurement (4 cr)
PSY 5135 - Psychology of Individual Differences (3 cr) OR PSY 3135
Psychology Electives -Psychology electives are defined as any 3xxx, 4xxx, and 5xxx-level course with a "Psy" indicator. For a master list of Psy courses, view the Psychology Course Offerings. Choosing electives is an opportunity for you to explore your individual interests. The number of psychology elective courses required depends upon the number of credits you have remaining (typically 4-9 credits) in order to satisfy the minimum number of credits required for the major (36 credits).
Please Note: A maximum of six credits may be applied toward the psychology major from the following courses:
PSY 3960 - Undergraduate Seminar (1-5 cr)
PSY 3993 - Directed Study (1-6 cr)
PSY 3996 - Undergraduate Fieldwork and Internship in Psychology (1-6 cr)
PSY 4993 - Directed Research (1-6 cr)
PSY 4960 - Seminar in Psychology (1-4 cr)
Psy 4996H - Honors Internship/Externship (1-6 cr)
PSY 5960 - Topics in Psychology (1-4 cr)
PSY 5993 - Research Laboratory in Psychology (3 cr)
Psy 3902W: Major Project in Psychology
[Prereqs: Psy 1001, 2801, 3001W, Distribution Requirements, & jr/sr status]* (3 cr)
IMPORTANT: Please read about the major project options prior to registering for this course.
*Advising closely monitors major project enrollment to ensure that all students have fulfilled the necessary prerequisites.
Total credits required: 36
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Summary of major requirements:
- Completion of psychology courses totaling at least 36 credits. Students may request evaluation of non-psychology UMN-TC courses with substantially similar content or transfer psychology courses for consideration of inclusion in the major program.
- Students completing a double major in another CLA department who choose to complete that department's major project must complete 36 total credits in psychology, using additional elective credits to replace those that would have been earned through Psychology's major project.
- Students must complete a minimum of 16 upper level credits in the major as UMN-TC credits.
- Uniform UMN-TC undergraduate major policies:
- All courses used to fulfill minimum requirements must be completed A-F.
- Students must receive a grade of C- or better for all courses in the major.
- Students must graduate with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in courses taken to fulfill major requirements.
Updated 6/08