Curriculum Pathway, Psychology

Semester I

• ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 Hours
• HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 Hours *
• PSYC 2301 - General Psychology 3 Hours
• MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3 Hours
• KINE 1164 - Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness 1 Hour

Semester II

• ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 Hours
• HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 Hours *
• Specific Pathway elective (Psychology) from the course list below 3 Hours
• Life and Physical Science core option from the course list below 4 Hours **
• SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Hours

Semester III

• SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 Hours *
• Life and Physical Science core option from the course list below 4 Hours**
• GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 Hours
• Language, Philosophy and Culture core option from the course list below 3 Hours
• Specific Pathway elective (Psychology) from the course list below 3 Hours

Semester IV

• GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 Hours
• Non-Social and Behavioral Science Major elective from the course list below 3 Hours
• Specific Pathway elective (Psychology) from the course list below 3 Hours
• Creative Arts core option from the course list below 3 Hours
• General Pathway elective (Psychology) from the course list below 3 Hours

Total Required Semester Credit Hours: 60

* You may have other course options. Please see your assigned Pathways Advisor.

Approved Course Options for the Psychology Pathway

Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Course Options  

• ENGL 2322  - British Literature I 3 Hours 
• ENGL 2323  - British Literature II 3 Hours 
• ENGL 2327  - American Literature I 3 Hours 
• ENGL 2328  - American Literature II 3 Hours 
• ENGL 2332  - World Literature I 3 Hours      
• ENGL 2333  - World Literature II 3 Hours 
• HUMA 1301  - Introduction to Humanities I 3 Hours 
• HUMA 1302  - Introduction to Humanities II 3 Hours 
• PHIL 1301  - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Hours   
• PHIL 2306  - Ethics 3 Hours   

Life and Physical Science Core Course Options**

• BIOL 1406  - Biology for Science Majors I 4 Hours 
• BIOL 1407  - Biology for Science Majors II 4 Hours
• BIOL 2401  - Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Hours
• BIOL 2402  - Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Hours 

** Some university degree plans will accept Biology for Non-Science majors. Check with your advisor.

Specific Pathways Electives (Psychology)

• ANTH 2351  - Cultural Anthropology 3 Hours  
• ECON 2301  - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Hours  
• GEOG 1303  - World Regional Geography 3 Hours   
• PSYC 2306  - Human Sexuality 3 Hours   
• PSYC 2308  - Child Psychology 3 Hours 
• PSYC 2314  - Life Span Growth and Development 3 Hours
• PSYC 2317  - Statistical Methods in Psychology 3 Hours
• PSYC 2330  - Biological Psychology 3 Hours   
• SOCI 1306  - Social Problems 3 Hours   
• SOCI 2319  - American Minorities 3 Hours 
• SOCI 2326  - Social Psychology 3 Hours  
• SOCI 2340  - Drugs and Society 3 Hours  

Creative Arts Core Course Options  

• ARTS 1301  - Art Appreciation 3 Hours 
• DRAM 1310  - Theater Appreciation 3 Hours  
• MUSI 1306  - Music Appreciation 3 Hours 
• MUSI 1310  - American Music 3 Hours 

Non-Social and Behavioral Science Major Elective

Choose a class from the following areas:

• Business (transfer courses)
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Humanities
• Speech
• Communications
• Languages
• Philosophy
• Social Work

General Pathway Elective (Psychology)

Consult with your Assigned Pathways Advisor to determine the best course for your educational goals.