Bachelor of Science Requirements

Psychology as a major

To earn a Bachelor's degree in Psychology you will need to complete the University Studies Program, the Arts & Sciences Core requirements, and the major requirements. The major requires at least 33 credit hours in psychology with a minimum of 18 credit hours taken at the junior/senior level (3000 or 4000 level). A grade of "C" or better is required in all major courses.

Note: Psychology courses taken 15 or more years ago will not be used to satisfy degree requirements.

 

Requirements For Students Matriculating Fall 2015 and After

 Psychology Major Requirements (.doc)

 Arts & Sciences Core requirements

 University Studies Program (USP)

 USP Checklist (.docx)

 4-year Degree Plan for Psychology (.pdf)

Requirements For Students Matriculating Fall 2003 thru Summer 2015

 Psychology Major Requirements

 Arts & Sciences Core

 University Studies Program

 University Studies Checksheet

 

Psychology as a minor

For a minor in Psychology you are required to complete 18 credit hours in psychology: General Psychology (PSYC 1000, or equivalent); 9 hours at the 3000/4000 level; electives to reach the 18 required hours. Students seeking a minor in A&S must have 12 hours exclusive to the minor and not used in the major. A grade of "C" or better is required in all minor courses.

 

More Information:

Contact Us

Department of Psychology

1000 E University Ave

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: 307-766-6303

Email: psyc.uw@uwyo.edu

Find us on Instagram (Link opens a new window)Find us on Facebook (Link opens a new window)Find us on Twitter (Link opens a new window)Find us on LinkedIn (Link opens a new window)Find us on YouTube (Link opens a new window)