Recommended Course Sequence - Psychology

The following outlines are suggested courses of study for psychology majors who wish to graduate in four years. They do not take into account individual differences, and it is hoped that the student viewing these outlines will recognize that he or she should amend his or her plan of study according to ability and interests as well as course availability. A student with under a 2.5 GPA, for example, should not take 17 or 18 hours in a semester, but should use summer terms to achieve the year totals suggested for a four-year-graduation (note that many students find it less stressful to plan a fifth year, and this is also an option).

General Major The general major requires a minor. Students may minor in any subject listed in the WKU Catalog or Schedule Bulletin as a university minor.			Extended Major The extended major is recommended for the student who wishes to pursue a career and/or graduate study in psychology. A minimum 2.5 GPA overall and in psychology courses is required before a Degree Program can be filed for the extended major.
FRESHMAN YEAR		HOURS	FRESHMAN YEAR		HOURS

Sugg.	PSY 100 (C)	3	Sugg.	PSY 100 (C)	3
fall	PSY 175 (or UC 175)	3 (2)	fall	PSY 175 (or UC 175)	3 (2)
	ENG 100 (A)	3		ENG 100 (A)	3
	PE 101 (F)	1		PE 101 (F)	1
	Foreign Language (A)	3		Foreign Language (A)	3
	Other Gen. Ed. Course 3	3		Other Gen. Ed. Course 3	3

Sugg.	PSY 199	3	Sugg.	PSY 199	3
spring	MATH 116 or higher (D)	3	spring	MATH 116 or higher (D)	3
	COMM 145 or 161 (A)	3		COMM 145 or 161 (A)	3
	Other General Ed. Courses	6		Other General Ed. Courses	6

	YEAR TOTAL	31 (30)		YEAR TOTAL	31 (30)

SOPHOMORE YEAR		HOURS	SOPHOMORE YEAR		HOURS


Sugg.	PSY 250 (F)	3	Sugg.	PSY 250 (F)	3
fall	ENG 200 (B)	3	fall	ENG 200 (B)	3
	HIST 119 or 120 (C)	3		HIST 119 or 120 (C)	3
	Other Gen. Ed. Course	3		Other Gen. Ed. Course	3
	Electives in likely minor	5-6		PSY Elective or PSY 321	3
				Elective	2-3

Sugg.	PSY 201	3	Sugg.	PSY 201	3
spring	PSY 210	3	spring	PSY 210	3
	Elective in minor	3		PSY Elective	3
	General Ed. Courses	6		General Ed. Courses	6

	YEAR TOTAL	32-33		YEAR TOTAL	32-33

JUNIOR YEAR		HOURS	JUNIOR YEAR		HOURS

Sugg.	PSY 361	3	Sugg.	PSY 361	3
fall	ENG 300 (A)	3	fall	ENG 300 (A)	3
	PSY 321 or 422 or 423	3		PSY 422/423, or 350/370/412	3
	Minor and elective courses	6		PSY Elective	3
				Other Elective	3

	* FILE DEGREE PROGRAM THIS TERM			* FILE DEGREE PROGRAM THIS TERM

Sugg.	PSY 350 or 370 or 412	3	Sugg.	PSY 440 or 450	3
spring	Minor and elective courses	15	spring	PSY Elective	3
				Other Electives	12

	YEAR TOTAL	33		YEAR TOTAL	33

SENIOR YEAR		HOURS	SENIOR YEAR		HOURS

Sugg.	PSY 405 or 410	3	Sugg.	PSY 405 or 410	3
fall	PSY 440 or 450	3	fall	PSY 390 or 490	3
	Minor and elective courses	12		Psy Elective	3
				Elective	9

Sugg.	PSY 411 or 480	3	Sugg.	PSY 411 or 480	3
spring	PSY 495 (and take ACAT)	3	spring	PSY 495 (and take ACAT)	3
	Minor and Elective coursess	9		Electives	9

	YEAR TOTAL	33		YEAR TOTAL	33

GRAND TOTAL		128-130	GRAND TOTAL		128-130