Psychology
Undergraduate Advising
S105 Elliott Hall
75 East River Road
Minneapolis, MN
55455-0344

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Email: psyadvis@umn.edu
Phone: 612-625-8520
Fax: 612-626-2079

 

Requirements for the B.A. Degree in Honors Psychology

Honors Sequence (effective Summer 2006)

Students interested in the psychology honors sequence must be admitted to the CLA Honors Program. Application materials are available at the CLA Honors Office, 20 Nicholson Hall.

   
Credits
1. Psy 1001: Introduction to Psychology (or equivalent) 1. ________
2. Psy 2801: Intro to Psychological Measurement & Data Analysis
Complete by end of sophomore year

2. ________
3. Psy 3001W/Psy 3001V: Research Methods (Prerequisite: Psy 2801)
Complete immediately following 2801 		3. ________

 
4. Distribution Requirements
  A. TWO courses from the Cognitive & Biological area: Psy 3011, 3031, 3051, 3061 or 5061, 4011, 4036, 5012, 5014, 5015, 5031W, 5034, 5036W, 5037, 5038W, 5051W, 5054, 5062, 5064 A. ________

    ________

 
  B. TWO courses from the Clinical, Personality & Social areas: Psy 3101 or 5101, 3201, 3301, 3604 or 5604H, 3617, 3666, 5202, 5204, 5205, 5206, 5207, 5606, CPsy 3301, CPsy 4303 B. ________

    ________

 
  C. ONE course from the Individual Differences, Quantitative & Applied areas: Psy 3135 or 5135, 3511, 3711, 4133, 4501, 4801, 5137, 5138, 5501, 5707, 5708, 5862, 5865 C. ________
 

 
5. Psy 4994V: Honors Research Practicum 5. ________
6. ELECTIVES from 3xxx-, 4xxx- or 5xxx-level psychology courses to satisfy the total credit requirement. A total of six credits from Psy 3960/4960/5960, 3993/4993/5993, and 3996/4996H may be used.

6. ________

    ________
7. Psy 4902V: Honors Thesis (3-6 credits) (Info)

7. ________
 
Total Credits (min. 36)
_________

Summary of Major Requirements

  1. Completion of psychology courses totaling at least 36 credits. Students may request evaluation of non-psychology UMN courses with substantially similar content or transfer psychology courses for consideration of their inclusion in the major program.
  2. Students must complete a minimum of 16 upper level credits in the major as University of Minnesota - Twin Cities credit.
  3. 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.

Psychology Undergraduate Advising Office
Course syllabi and descriptions, psychology-related career resources, and the internship opportunities binder are just a few of the many resources available for you in the Psychology Undergraduate Advising Office (105 Elliott Hall). The undergraduate advisors are also available for program, career, and graduate school planning, as well as to help with any problems which come up as you complete your psychology major. Schedule an appointment by stopping at 105 Elliott, calling 612-625-8520, or e-mailing us at psyadvis@umn.edu.

Updated: 7/3/07