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Psychology, B.S.


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Liberal Studies Hours: 42


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Liberal Studies Program Requirements

Psychology electives:


Other Psychology electives (Hours 12)


In addition


To completing 39 hours of PSY corses, psychology majors must also complete a second major, a minor, or another approved program. Of the 39 required PSy hours, at least 12 muct be in junior/senior level courses.

Curriculum Guide for Psychology, B.S. Degree


Freshman Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • C2 (Any Math Course) Credits: (3)
  • C5 Physical and Biological Sciences Credits: (3) 
  • First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
  • JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • C5 Physical and Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
  • C4 Wellness Credits: (3)
  • PSY 200-level Elective Credits: (3)

Sophomore Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • P3 History Credits: (3)
  • Minor Intro. Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
  • PSY Elective Credits: (3)
  • Minor Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Junior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • P1 Social Sciences (UL) Credits: (3)
  • PSY Elective (Clinical) Credits: (3)
  • Minor Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • PSY Elective (Experimental) Credits: (3)
  • P5 Fine and Performing Arts Credits: (3)
  • P6 World Cultures Credits: (3)
  • Minor Credits: (3)
  • General Elective Credits: (3)

Graduation Fee


After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • Minor Credits: 3
  • Minor Credits: 3
  • General Elective Credits: 3

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • PSY Elective Credits: 3
  • Perspective Elective Credits: 3
  • Minor Credits: 3
  • General Elective Credits: 3

Total Hours for Degree: 120


Additional Information

  1. Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.

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