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The Psychology, B.A degree provides students with a basic knowledge of a broad range of psychological concepts and theories, and an understanding of the methods used by psychologists in the study of human behavior; to contribute to the building of an integrated liberal education, designed to equip the student for postgraduate employment or further specialized education; and to demonstrate the relevance of psychological analysis to current social problems and provide students with the knowledge to better understand themselves and others. Many of our majors continue in graduate school in fields of study including school psychology, social work, counselor education, cognitive psychology, counseling psychology, and law.

The State University of New York at Fredonia is committed to doing our part to provide each student a clear path to graduation. This four-year degree plan is a sample map for fulfilling requirements in the major, the Fredonia Foundations (FF), and other supporting courses. The pathway that you take to your degree may differ somewhat from this illustration, depending on where you start and the detours and side trips you may take along the way. If you are committed to completing your degree in four years, we encourage you to consider signing up for the Fredonia in 4 program. For complete information about this degree program, please consult the university catalog at www.fredonia.edu/catalog

Sample Degree Plan

First Year

Fall Semester

Course Title Credits
PSY 100 Freshman Seminar 1
PSY 129 Foundations of Psychology 3
MATH xxx 100-Level Course 3
FF Course 3
FF Course 3
FF Course 3
TOTAL 16

Spring Semester

Course Title Credits
PSY 130 Psychology Lab 1
PSY 200 Psychology Statistics 3
PSY xxx Cognitive Content Course 3
FF Course 3
FF Course 3
Minor/General Elective Course 3
TOTAL 16

Second Year

Fall Semester

Course Title Credits
PSY 315 Research Methods 3
PSY xxx Social Content Course 3
FF Course 3
FF Course 3
Minor/General Elective Course 3
TOTAL 15

Spring Semester

Course Title Credits
PSY xxx Clinical Content Course 3
PSY xxx Elective 3
FF Course 3
Minor/General Elective Course 3
Minor/General Elective Course 3
TOTAL 15

Third Year

Fall Semester

Course Title Credits
PSY xxx Psychophysiology Content Course 3
PSY xxx Elective 3
Minor/General Elective Course 3
Minor/General Elective Course 3
Minor/General Elective Course 3
TOTAL 15

Spring Semester

Course Title Credits
PSY xxx Developmental Content Course 3
PSY xxx Elective (e.g. Internship) 3
Upper-Level Elective 3
Minor/General Elective Course 3
Minor/General Elective Course 3
TOTAL 15

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Course Title Credits
PSY xxx Capstone (e.g, Theories Course) 3
PSY xxx Elective (e.g. Internship) 3
Minor/Upper-Level Elective Course 3
Minor/General Elective Course 3
GRE Prep Course / General Elective 1
TOTAL 13

Fall Semester

Course Title Credits
PSY xxx Elective (e.g. Mentored Research) 3
Elective 3
Minor/General Elective Course 3
Minor/Upper Level Elective Course 3
Minor/Upper Level Elective Course 3
TOTAL 15

GRAND TOTAL: 120

This Sample Degree Map is based on the requirements published in the University Catalog.

About This Program

Psychology, B.A Program

Psychology Department

  • W357 Thompson Hall State University of New York at Fredonia Fredonia, NY 14063

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