Psychology Major
No grade below C will be acceptable in any psychology course for psychology majors.
Core Curriculum Requirements |
60 Hours |
All baccalaureate programs at North Georgia have as a requirement the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours comprising the six areas of the core curriculum. A complete description of Areas A-E of the core curriculum can be found in Core Curriculum. Individual degree programs may specify exceptions and/or particular courses which must be taken within each Area A-E of the core curriculum. Those exceptions and/or course requirements and Area F of the core curriculum are shown below.
Area A |
no exceptions - take the course you qualify for (strongly advises MATH 2450) |
Area B |
no exceptions |
Area C |
no exceptions |
Area D |
Strongly recommend PSYC majors to take BIOL 1107K and BIOL 1108K to satisfy prerequisites; and either MATH 2400 or CSCI 1250 |
Area E |
Psychology majors must place PSYC 1101 in Area F. |
Area F. Psychology Degree Related Courses |
18 hours |
PSYC 1101 Introduction to Psychology |
3 hours |
PSYC 1102 Advanced General Psychology |
3 hours |
PSYC 2103 Human Growth and Development |
3 hours |
Computer Science 1250 or MATH 2400 (If not taken in Area D) |
3 hours |
Two (2) Electives at the 1000-2000 Level (PHIL 2500 recommended) |
6 hours |
G. Major and other Courses |
39 hours |
Required courses |
27 hours |
PSYC 3070 Quantitative Methods |
4 hours |
PSYC 3080 Research Methods |
4 hours |
PSYC 3150 Social Psychology |
3 hours |
PSYC 3310 Learning and Cognition |
3 hours |
PSYC 3430 Theories of Personality |
3 hours |
PSYC 3530 Abnormal Psychology |
3 hours |
PSYC 4230 Neuroscience |
3 hours |
PSYC 4900 Senior Psychology Seminar |
3 hours |
* At least one of the following labs must be taken. You may take 2, 3, or all 4 labs, but those hours will only count in the open elective area.
PSYC 3150L Social Psychology Lab |
1 hour |
PSYC 3310L Learning and Cognition Lab |
1 hour |
PSYC 3530L Abnormal Psychology Lab |
1 hour |
PSYC 4230L Neuroscience Lab |
1 hour |
The remaining 12 hours from the following courses:
PSYC 3090 History and Systems of Psychology |
3 hours |
PSYC 3181 Psychology of Aging |
3 hours |
PSYC 3400 Sport Psychology |
3 hours |
PSYC 3520 Human Sexuality |
3 hours |
PSYC 3600 Psychology of Women |
3 hours |
PSYC 4250 Sensation and Perception |
3 hours |
PSYC 4650 Group Dynamics |
3 hours |
PSYC 4669 Organizational Behavior |
3 hours |
PSYC 4750 Internship in Psychology |
3 hours |
PSYC 4840 Counseling and Clinical Theories and Interventions |
3 hours |
PSYC 4950 Independent Study in Psychology |
3 hours |
PSYC 4960 Psychological Reading and Research |
3 hours |
PSYC 4970 Senior Honors Thesis |
3 hours |
Minor- 15-18 hours: An academic minor is required for all Psychology majors. Students are to consult with their faculty advisors about the choice of a minor.
* Independent study (PSYC 4950) is not a repeatable course for Psychology majors or minors.
Open electives |
6 hours |
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Military Science requirements (for students in the Military) |
12 hours |
Regents' Skills Test or exemption (must be taken during the first semester)