B.A. in Psychology
The major in Psychology requires a minimum of 40 semester hours of Psychology program courses, with at least 22 of these hours taken at the University of Toledo. 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 flexible foundation in the behavioral sciences. This background will prepare students for a wide variety of careers, as well as further education in psychology and related disciplines, including professional programs, such as health, law, and business. The B.A. is structured to provide both breadth and depth in psychological science, as well as to promote rigor in the scientific evaluation of human behavior. In addition, the B.A. includes options for pipeline M.A. programs in School Psychology and Counselor Education at the University of Toledo.
The major in Psychology is a minimum of 40 credits overall. In addition, students must complete required college requirements and general education core requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 1010 | Principles Of Psychology | 3 |
| Complete 3 credits from Psychological Science of Health, and 9 credits from Foundations and Applications of Psychological Science. | ||
| Psychological Science of Health | 3 | |
| Select one from the following: | ||
| Happy Minds: Science and Practice of Well-Being | ||
| Clinical Psychology | ||
| Psychopathology Of Childhood | ||
| Psychological Testing | ||
| Health Psychology | ||
| Foundations and Applications of Psychological Science | 9 | |
| Select three from the following: | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Psychobiology | ||
| Learning And Motivation | ||
| History Of Psychology | ||
| Culture And Psychology | ||
| Organizational Development Theory and Principles | ||
| OD Practices | ||
| Psychology of Work | ||
| Psychology of Leadership | ||
| Cognitive Neuropsychology | ||
| Everyday Behavior Analysis | ||
| Psychology and the Law | ||
| Social Cognition | ||
| Stereotyping, Prejudice, & Discrimination | ||
| Methodological Courses 1 | ||
| PSY 2100 | Statistical Methods 2 | 3 |
| PSY 3110 | Research Methods In Psychology 3 | 4 |
| Ohio Transfer Assurance Guideline Courses | ||
| PSY 2200 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 2700 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 2510 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| or PSY 2500 | Developmental Psychology | |
| PSY 3200 | Personality And Individual Differences | 3 |
| Psychology Electives | 6 | |
| This requirement may be satisfied by any additional psychology courses not yet taken, including but not limited to externships, research practica, and special topics. | ||
| Total Hours | 40 | |
- 1
It is strongly recommended that the methodological courses be initiated early in the program of study.
- 2
Prerequisite: MATH 1180 with a minimum grade of C- or MATH 1200 with a minimum grade of C- or MATH 1320 with a minimum grade of C- or MATH 1330 with a minimum grade of C- or MATH 1340 with a minimum grade of C- or MATH 1750 with a minimum grade of C- or MATH 1830 with a minimum grade of C- or MATH 1850 with a minimum grade of C- or MATH 1920 with a minimum grade of C- or MATH 2450 with a minimum grade of C- or MATH 2600 with a minimum grade of C-
- 3
Must earn a C- or higher in PSY 2100 before taking PSY 3110.
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 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 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 |
| Intermediate Foreign Language I or approved culture course | 3 | |
| Math Core | 3 | |
| Core Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Term | ||
| PSY 2100 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| PSY 2510 or PSY 2500 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology or Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Foundations and Applications of Psychological Science Major Elective | 3 | |
| ENGL 1130 | College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse | 3 |
| Intermediate Foreign Language II or approved culture course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Term | ||
| PSY 3110 | Research Methods In Psychology (WAC) | 4 |
| PSY 2700 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| Social Sciences Core | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Core | 3 | |
| Arts/Humanities Core | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| PSY 2200 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 3200 | Personality And Individual Differences | 3 |
| Natural Sciences Core | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Core Laboratory | 1 | |
| Arts/Humanities Core | 3 | |
| Social Sciences Core | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fifth Term | ||
| Foundations and Applications of Psychological Science Major Elective | 3 | |
| Psychological Science of Health Major Elective | 3 | |
| Core Elective | 3 | |
| Diversity of US | 3 | |
| Non-US Diversity | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sixth Term | ||
| Foundations and Applications of Psychological Science Major Elective | 3 | |
| Core Elective | 3 | |
| Elective - Major or Minor | 3 | |
| Elective - Major or Minor | 3 | |
| Elective - Major or Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Seventh Term | ||
| Psychology Major Elective | 3 | |
| Elective - Major or Minor | 3 | |
| Elective - Major or Minor | 3 | |
| Elective - Major or Minor | 3 | |
| Elective - Major or Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Eighth Term | ||
| Psychology Major Elective | 3 | |
| Elective - Major or Minor | 3 | |
| Elective - Major or Minor | 3 | |
| Elective - Major or Minor | 3 | |
| 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.