B.A. in Psychology
The major in Psychology requires a minimum of 34 semester hours of Psychology courses, with at least 22 of these hours taken at the University of Toledo, plus 18 hours of related courses. Courses for the major in Psychology cannot be taken as P/NC except for PSY 4100.
The B.A. Curriculum
The B.A. degree in psychology is designed to provide a liberal arts education and to prepare students for a wide variety of careers, graduate training in a specialized area of psychology (e.g., Experimental or Clinical psychology graduate programs), or graduate work in related disciplines. Students will be exposed to all of the major fields of psychology. Related courses come from a list pre-approved by faculty in the department and available on the Psychology Department website. These courses are taught by other departments, but are relevant to various areas of psychology. Fundamentals of Biology or Biodiversity (BIOL 2150 or EEES 2150) with lab (BIOL 2160 or EEES 2160) is on the list and is the only related course required of all majors. Students who wish to do so can use these BIOL or EEES hours toward their natural science requirement. Students are free to choose any other courses from the related list, but should do so in consultation with their advisers.
The core psychology curriculum is as follows:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Psychology Courses | ||
| Select 5 of the following: | 15 | |
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Lifespan Developmental Psychology | ||
| Psychobiology | ||
| Learning And Motivation | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Methodological Courses | ||
| PSY 2100 | Statistical Methods 1, 2 | 3 |
| PSY 3110 | Research Methods In Psychology | 4 |
| Advanced Research Courses | ||
| Strongly advised - select one of the following: 3 | 3 | |
| Research Practicum | ||
| Research In Social Psychology | ||
| Independent Research | ||
| Honors Thesis | ||
| Elective Psychology Courses | ||
| Select 12-18 hours of electives 4 | 12-18 | |
| Related Courses | ||
| Select 18 hours of related courses 5 | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 55-61 | |
- 1
Must earn a C- or higher in MATH 1320 or higher before taking PSY 2100.
- 2
Must earn a grade of C- or higher before taking PSY 3110.
- 3
An Advanced Research Course is not required of all majors but students planning to pursue graduate work in psychology are strongly advised to take an advanced research course from the list.
- 4
This category includes all Psychology courses at the 3000- or 4000-level that are not taken to meet requirements A and B. At least 12 hours of electives must be taken at a 3000-level or higher.
No more than a total of 8 hours of PSY 3940 Externship In Psychology, PSY 4100 Research Practicum, PSY 4990 Independent Study, PSY 4910 Independent Research, and/or PSY 4960 Honors Thesis combined can count toward the Psychology major.
- 5
The 18 hours of related courses are taken outside the Department of Psychology, and must be on the related list and/or approved by the student's Department advisor.
At least 9 hours must be courses numbered 3000 or higher.
A minor in another department or a second major may be used to complete the remaining Related Courses requirement, with the advisor's approval.
COMBINED BACHELOR'S TO MASTER'S - PSYCHOLOGY, BA TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY, MA PIPELINE PROGRAM
Undergraduate students accepted to the Combined bachelor's to master's - Psychology, BA to School Psychology, MA Pipeline Program option will be admitted to the HH-CSPS-MA: School Psychology, MA program and be allowed to complete up to three graduate level classes (nine credit hours) during their final academic year of undergraduate studies. The graduate credits cannot come from any psychology major requirements or electives but rather from the related field electives (i.e., non-psychology credits). Students admitted into the pipeline program must apply for admission to the College of Graduate Studies for the semester that they intend to matriculate. They will then continue in the graduate program upon completion of the undergraduate degree requirements. The graduate coursework (up to nine hours) may be applied to completion of both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. It will be the joint responsibility of the faculty and administrators in the undergraduate and graduate programs to supervise students admitted to the combined program option, to ensure that the limit of nine hours taken as an undergraduate is strictly enforced, and to request that the College of Graduate Studies change their matriculation from Undergraduate to Graduate when they meet all undergraduate degree requirements.
The following provisions apply for classes taken for graduate credit: 1) graduate classes taken at The University of Toledo only after the student is accepted in the program, 2) SPSY 5030, SPSY 6300, SPSY 5040, SPSY 6260, COUN 5160, HSHS 6000, and COUN 5140 may be included in the approved nine semester hours of graduate credit taken as an undergraduate. Students interested in the combined program must submit a graduate admission application to the College of Graduate Studies.
COMBINED bACHELOR'S TO mASTER'S - PSYCHOLOGY, BA tO COUNSELOR EDUCATION, MA (concentrations in school counseling and clinical mental health counseling) PIPELINE PROGRAM
Undergraduate students accepted to the Combined bachelor's to master's - Psychology, BA to Counselor Education, MA Pipeline Program option will be admitted to the HH-CED-MA: Counselor Education, MA program and be allowed to complete up to two graduate level classes (eight credit hours) during their final academic year of undergraduate studies. The graduate credits cannot come from any psychology major requirements or electives but rather from the related field electives (i.e., non-psychology credits). Students admitted into the pipeline program must apply for admission to the College of Graduate Studies for the semester that they intend to matriculate. They will then continue in the graduate program upon completion of the undergraduate degree requirements. The graduate coursework (up to eight hours) may be applied to completion of both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. It will be the joint responsibility of the faculty and administrators in the undergraduate and graduate programs to supervise students admitted to the combined program option, to ensure that the limit of eight hours taken as an undergraduate is strictly enforced, and to request that the College of Graduate Studies change their matriculation from Undergraduate to Graduate when they meet all undergraduate degree requirements.
The following provisions apply for classes taken for graduate credit: 1) graduate classes taken at The University of Toledo only after the student is accepted in the program, 2) COUN 5140, and COUN 5180 may be included in the approved eight semester hours of graduate credit taken as an undergraduate. Students interested in the combined program must submit a graduate admission application to the College of Graduate Studies.
Below is a sample plan of study. Consult your degree audit for your program requirements.
| First Term | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AR 1000 | First Year Orientation | 1 |
| PSY 1010 | Principles Of Psychology | 3 |
| ENGL 1110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 1320 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Elementary Foreign Language I | 4 | |
| HIST 1010 or HIST 1200 | Europe To 1600 or | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Term | ||
| PSY 2200-PSY 2700 | Major Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 1130 | College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse | 3 |
| Elementary Foreign Language II | 4 | |
| Arts/Humanities Core (Fine Art) | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Term | ||
| PSY 2200-PSY 2700 | Major Elective | 3 |
| PSY 2200-PSY 2700 | Major Elective | 3 |
| Intermediate Foreign Language I | 3 | |
| UT Core Natural Science | 3 | |
| ENGL 2710-2800 Arts/Humanities Core (English Lit) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| PSY 2100 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| Intermediate Foreign Language II | 3 | |
| BIOL 2150 | Fundamentals Of Life Science: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation ((Natural Sciences Core)) | 4 |
| BIOL 2160 | Fundamentals Of Life Science Laboratory: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation (Natural Sciences Core Lab) | 1 |
| Related or Minor course | 3 | |
| Arts/Humanities Core | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Fifth Term | ||
| PSY 2200-PSY 2700 | Major Elective | 3 |
| PSY 2200-PSY 2700 | Major Elective | 3 |
| PSY 3110 | Research Methods In Psychology (WAC) | 4 |
| Non-US Diversity | 3 | |
| Related or Minor course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sixth Term | ||
| PSY 3000-PSY 4999 | Major Elective | 3 |
| PSY 3000-PSYI 4999 | Major Elective | 3 |
| Related or Minor course | 6 | |
| Diversity of US | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Seventh Term | ||
| PSY 3000-PSY 4999 | Major Elective | 3 |
| Related or Minor course | 5 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Eighth Term | ||
| PSY 3000-PSY 4999 | Major Elective | 3 |
| Related or Minor course | 5 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- PLO 1: Knowledge base in Psychology: apply fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and empirical findings to discuss how psychological principles apply to behavioral problems.
- PLO 2: Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking: Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena; interpret, design, and conduct basic psychological research.
- PLO 3: Ethical and Social Responsibility in a Diverse World: Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science and practice; build and enhance interpersonal relationships.
- PLO 4: Communication: Demonstrate effective oral presentation and writing to interact effectively with others.
- PLO 5: Professional Development: Apply psychological content and skills to career goals to develop meaningful professional direction for life after graduation.