The Psychology major consists of 120 credits, including 15 credits of core courses in Research Methods, 21 credits of Psychology courses, 50 credits of Liberal Learning Outcomes, and 34 credits of general electives.
It is strongly recommended that a student contemplating graduate study work closely with his or her major advisor to plan how best to attain educational goals.
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Additional Requirements
Students must meet all Liberal Learning Outcomes required for graduation from the University of Charleston. Psychology majors must take and pass a comprehensive examination or its equivalent prior to or during the final semester of the senior year.
In partial fulfillment of the requirements of the PSYC 452 course, students present the results of their research to faculty and peers. This traditionally occurs at the Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Conference and the University of Charleston Showcase held each spring.