Psychology B.A.
Class of 2030
| Core Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Development of Western Civilization (4) | 16 |
| Ethics | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | PSY 260 +260L (4) |
| Natural Science | 3 |
| Social Science | PSY 100 (3) |
| Theology 200 Level | 3 |
| Theology 300 Level | 3 |
| Intensive Writing I Proficiency | 3 |
| Intensive Writing II Proficiency | 3 |
| Oral Communication Proficiency | 3 |
| Diversity Proficiency | 3 |
| Civic Engagement Proficiency | 3 |
| Free Electives |
| Major Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSY 100 – Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 260/260L – Methods & Stats in Psych w/ Lab | 4 |
| PSY 262 or 273 – Brain, Mind, and Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 231, 268, 315, or 325 – Clinical and Applied | 3 |
| PSY 264, 267, or 314 – Sociocultural and Developmental Processes | 3 |
| PSY 361, 362, 363, 364, 366, 367, or 368 – Methods and Analysis w/ Lab | 4 |
| PSY 200- or 300-Level Electives (3) | 9 |
| PSY 400-Level Electives (2) | 6 |
Graduation Requirements / Degree Notes
- Students at Providence College must complete 120 credits, which includes both their core and major requirements.
- Students at PC need a minimum GPA of 2.0 to graduate.
- Currently, PSY majors fulfill the Social Science Core and Quantitative Reasoning Core Requirements.
- The Intensive Writing II, Oral Communication, Civic Engagement, and Diversity Proficiencies can be satisfied through careful selection of major electives.
Freshman Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 101 | Development of Western Civilization I | 4 |
| PSY 100 | Intro to Psychology (Social Science) | 3 |
| Intensive Writing I Proficiency | 3 | |
| CORE / Foreign Language | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 13 |
Freshman Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 102 | Development of Western Civilization II | 4 | |
| PSY 200-Level Elective | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 16 | 29 |
Sophomore Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 201 | Development of Western Civilization III | 4 |
| PSY 260/260L | Methods & Statistics in Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 2xx/3xx | Sociocultural and Developmental Processes | 3 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 17 |
Sophomore Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 202 | Development of Western Civilization IV | 4 | |
| PSY 2xx/3xx | Clinical and Applied Category | 3 | |
| PSY 262 or 273 | Brain, Mind, Behavior Category | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 16 | 33 |
Junior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 3xx | Methods and Analysis w/ Lab | 4 |
| PSY 200/300-Level Elective | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Junior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY 200/300-Level Elective | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 15 | 31 |
Senior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 400-Level Elective | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Senior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY 400-Level Elective | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| 15 | 30 | ||
| TOTAL PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS | 123 | ||
