Psychology A.B.
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Psychology requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements
Required courses: 28 sh
| PSY 111 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 4 sh |
| PSY 240 | LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT | 4 sh |
| PSY 241 | SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY | 4 sh |
| PSY 242 | COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY | 4 sh |
| PSY 243 | BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE | 4 sh |
| PSY 302 | EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS | 4 sh |
| PSY 303 | NONEXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS | 4 sh |
Select two courses from the following: 8 sh
Other PSY courses numbered 383-390 are offered periodically and will satisfy this requirement.
| ANY PSY COURSE NUMBERED 383-39 |
Select one course from the following: 4 sh
Select eight additional semester hours from PSY courses: 8 sh
Double Major. The psychology department waives four hours of electives (from the 8 additional semester hours in psychology) for any student completing a double major. For example, a student double-majoring in psychology and exercise science would need a total of 44 PSY hours instead of the normal 48.
Total Credit Hours: 48
Elon Core Curriculum:
First Year Foundations
| COR 110 | THE GLOBAL EXPERIENCE | 4 sh |
| ENG 110 | WRITING: ARGUMENT AND INQUIRY | 4 sh |
Select one of the following:
| STS 110 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL REASONING | 4 sh |
| MTH 151 | CALCULUS I | 4 sh |
| STS 212 | STATISTICS IN APPLICATION | 4 sh |
Experiential Learning Requirement (2 Units required)
Included in experiential learning are study abroad, research, service-learning, leadership, internships, (including co-ops, teaching, and practicum), or other courses or experiences with ELR designation.
World Language Requirement
Students must meet one of the following: (a)complete a language course numbered 122 or higher at Elon, or receive transfer or study abroad credit for the same; (b) place into a language course numbered 200 or above upon arriving at Elon, using a department of world languages approved placement instrument; (c) score a 4 or 5 on an AP language exam or similar exam. Each student must take the language placement test by October 1 of his or her first full year at Elon. Students are allowed two tries; the higher score is counted. That score stands and may not be repeated by later testing. Consideration for Phi Beta Kappa membership requires the completion of a 222-level world language course or placement beyond that level.
Studies in the Arts and Sciences
Students must fulfill the requirements in each of the following categories.
Transfer students with at least 18 s.h. of transfer credit must complete 32 hours total in Studies in the Arts & Sciences, but may have as few as 7 hours in one or more of the four Studies in the Arts & Sciences areas.
Expression (8 s.h.) __________________ __________________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: literature (in English or world languages), philosophy, and fine arts (art, dance, music, music theatre, and theatre). At least one course must be literature.
Civilization (8 s.h.)_______________ __________________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: history, world languages, art history and religious studies.
Society (8 s.h.) _____PSY 111______ __________________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: economics, geography, human service studies, political science, psychology, sociology/anthropology, and PHS 201 or PHS 202.
Science/Analysis (Lab:___) (8 s.h.) __________________ __________________
Eight hours chosen from one or more of the following: mathematics/statistics, science, and computer science. At least one course must be a physical or biological laboratory science.
Advanced Studies (8 s.h.) __________________ __________________
Eight hours of 300-400 level coursework outside the major field and chosen from areas under Studies in the Arts and Sciences.
COR Interdisciplinary Capstone Seminar (4 s.h.) __________________
300-400 level COR course; requires junior/senior status.
Society (8 s.h.) __ECO 111__ __________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: economics, geography, human service studies, political science, psychology, & sociology/anthropology, and public health studies 201 or 202.
Total Credit Hours: 48