Psychology, B.A./B.S. (Plattsburgh and Queensbury)

Curriculum 0707/0296

Students of psychology receive a broad background in the scientific study of behavior. The major and minor programs interest students who plan to work with people in any of a wide range of settings including programs for individuals with disabilities, research centers, personnel and business offices, and certain clinical settings. For more information contact the Psychology Department . For help with schedule planning refer to the 4-Year Degree Map .

Major Departmental Requirements 40 Credits

PSY 101 - General Psychology (3 cr.)
PSY 105 - General Psychology Recitation/Laboratory (1 cr.) (required only for students entering the program with 9 or fewer psychology credits)
PSY 205 - Research Methods (3 cr.)
PSY 206 - Psychological Statistics (3 cr.)
PSY 311 - Survey of Human Development (3 cr.)
PSY 321 - Cognitive Psychology (3 cr.)
PSY 331 - Introduction to Biopsychology (3 cr.)
PSY 340 - Personality (3 cr.)
PSY 361 - Social Psychology (3 cr.)
PSY 485 - Advanced Psychology Seminar (3 cr.) (AWR)

Psychology Upper-Division Requirement: (12 cr.)

Select four courses from the following: (at least two must be taken at SUNY Plattsburgh)

Additional Degree Requirements

Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements, including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum, elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Major Departmental Requirements.
A minimum grade of C in PSY 101 , PSY 205 , and PSY 206