Psychology B.A.

This degree program is generalized and flexible. In addition to providing a good foundation of basic knowledge about psychological processes, it allows students the flexibility to explore several of the diverse topics in Psychology or concentrate several courses in one specific area.

Program Features

34-35 semester hours

Required courses:

PSY 101GE: Introduction to Psychology

3 credits

PSY 201Quantitative Psychology

3 credits

PSY 202Experimental Psychology

3 credits

PSY 311Physiological Psych

0 - 4 credits

PSY 321Theories Of Personality

3 credits

PSY 410Perspectives in Psychology

3 credits

one of:

PSY 203Psych Of Motivation

3 credits

PSY 302Theories Of Learning

3 credits

PSY 401History Of Psychology

3 credits

and nine additional semester hours in Psychology.

Co-requisite course:

BIOL 111GE: Human Anatomy & Physiol I

0 - 4 credits

Additional Requirements:

  • “C” or better in all Psychology courses (all Psychology used for this major). The last fifteen credits of Psychology courses required for this program including all 300 and 400 level Psychology courses, must be taken at East Stroudsburg University.
  • Also, please read university requirements found in this catalog.

Program Curriculum Plan

(Subject to change by the university without notice )

Freshman Year

Fall

PSY 100GE: General Psychology

3 credits

ENGL 103English Composition

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring

PSY 201Quantitative Psychology

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Sophomore Year

Fall

PSY 202Experimental Psychology

3 credits

PSY 321Theories Of Personality

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

Fitness Elective

1 credit

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring

Psychology Specialty Course

3 credits

Psychology Specialty Course

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Junior Year

Fall

Psychology Elective

3 credits

Psychology Elective

3 credits

Upper Division Elective

3 credits

General Education Elective

3 credits

Fitness Elective

1 credit

Co-requisite:

(select one)

BIOL 105GE: General Biology

3 credits

BIOL 111GE: Human Anatomy & Physiol I

0 - 4 credits

BIOL 114GE: Introductory Biology I

0 - 4 credits

CHEM 115GE: Chemistry, Molecules and Life

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring

Psychology Elective

3 credits

Psychology Elective

3 credits

Psychology Elective

3 credits

Upper Division Elective

3 credits

Upper Division Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:14

Senior Year

Fall

PSY 311Physiological Psych

0 - 4 credits

Psychology or Upper-Division Elective

3 credits

Psychology or Upper-Division Elective

3 credits

Psychology or Upper-Division Elective

3 credits

Psychology or Upper-Division Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring

PSY 410Perspectives in Psychology

3 credits

Psychology or Upper-Division Elective

3 credits

Psychology or Upper-Division Elective

3 credits

Psychology or Upper-Division Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:12

Total Credit Hours: 120