Program Overview

Psychology, B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a major in psychology requires a total of 36 credit hours in psychology, excluding those counted toward general curriculum requirements, and the equivalent of four semesters of foreign language. At least two-thirds of those credit hours must be at the 3000 level or above, and no more than 39 hours in psychology may be counted toward the degree. A senior project is required. Options that satisfy this requirement include completing a one- or two-semester research capstone, taking a fifth core class, completing a 5000-level graduate course, or participating in a psychology practicum experience. Given the major allows flexibility, students are strongly urged to work with their advisors to select courses in a meaningful order and in relation to their own career plans. Majors are encouraged to take foundation courses as early as possible.

Learning Outcomes

• Students who complete the undergraduate program in psychology will:
  1. Demonstrate familiarity with major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and empirical findings in psychology. 2.1 Review the scientific literature and generate hypotheses. 2.2 Analyze research data and generate an interpretation of the results. 2.3 Integrate research findings and present them in an APA-style research paper or a conference-style presentation.
  2. Report that the psych undergrad program assisted in preparing them for employment or further education.
  3. Analyze arguments about the role and application of psychological research in society (e.g., fairness of psychological test use) and/or apply scientific reasoning to the particular issue or problem. This analysis will include descriptions of diverse perspectives, a description of how the perspectives relate to psychological theories or principles, and an articulation of a position on the matter supported by evidence.

Tulsa Curriculum and First Year Experience

Core Curriculum and First Year Experience

• FYE 1001 First Year Experience
• AS 2001 The Liberal Arts and Preparation for Life after Graduation
• ENGL 1033 Exposition and Argumentation or
  • FS 1963 First Seminar I and
  • FS 1900 Writing Studio
• FS 1973 First Seminar II
• Foreign Language (12-14 hours)
• MATH 1083 Contemporary Mathematics (STAT 2013 or a higher MATH course taken for the major requirements will fulfill this requirement)
• 4973 Senior Project (3 hours)

General Curriculum

• Quad I: Creative Arts (6 hours)
• Quad II: Humanities (6 hours)
• Quad III: Social Sciences (6 hours)
• Quad IV: Natural and Applied Sciences (7 hours)

Some major required courses may be double counted to fulfill a quad requirement.

Psychology Major Requirements (36 hours)

Foundation Courses (12 hours)

• PSY 2073 Statistics for Behavioral Psychology
• PSY 2253 Foundations of Psychology
• PSY 3013 Research Methods
• PSY 3023 Assessment of Individual Differences

Core Courses (12 hours)

Four of the following courses:

• PSY 3033 Psychopathology and Clinical Science
• PSY 3053 Social Psychology
• PSY 3063 Developmental Psychology
• PSY 4003 Theories of Personality
• PSY 4013 History of Psychology
• PSY 3043 Biological Basis of Behavior
• PSY 4083 Neuroscience and Psychopharmacology
• PSY 4033 Cognitive Psychology
• PSY 4413 Cognitive and Affective Psychology

Elective Courses (12 hours)

Four of the following courses:

• PSY 2053 Psychology of Work
• PSY 2083 Psychology of Trauma
• PSY 2143 Psychology of Advertising
• PSY 2153 Applied Sport Psychology
• PSY 2273 Critical Thinking in Psychology
• PSY 2303 Global Health and Society: Ghana
• PSY 3073 Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• PSY 3083 Clinical Psychology and Behavior Change
• PSY 4023 Psychology of Women
• PSY 4063 Psychology of Diversity
• PSY 4183 Topics in Psychology
• PSY 4193 Occupational Health Psychology
• PSY 4223 Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
• PSY 4253 Evolutionary Psychology
• PSY 4871-3 Community Psychology Practicum (3 hours)
• PSY 5043 Advanced Social Psychology
• PSY 5053 Psychometrics
• PSY 5073 Human Development
• PSY 5283 Statistical Methods for Research II
• PSY 5343 Research Methods in Psychology
• PSY 5383 Multivariate Methods for Research
• PSY 5623 Survey of Industrial Psychology
• PSY 5633 Survey of Organizational Psychology
• PSY 5643 Job Attitudes and Motivation
• PSY 5653 Job Analysis and Performance Appraisal
• PSY 5663 Teams
• PSY 5683 Personality at Work

Notes

• All 5000-level enrollments require 1) an undergraduate psychology GPA of 3.50, (2) a grade of A in a corresponding prerequisite course, and (3) instructor approval. Enrollment in PSY 5383, PSY 5643, or PSY 5653 requires successful completion of corresponding 5000-level prerequisite course.

Senior Project Substitutions

Options that satisfy this requirement include completing a one- or two-semester research capstone, taking a fifth core class, completing a 5000-level graduate course, or participating in a psychology practicum experience.

Required Minor (12 hours)

Selected in consultation with psychology advisor. Six hours must be at the 3000 level or above. Some minors require more than 12 hours.

General Electives (19-21 hours)

Total: 120 hours