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
| PSY1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 sh |
| PSY2100 | Lifespan Development | 4 sh |
| PSY2200 | Social Psychology | 4 sh |
| PSY2300 | Cognitive Psychology | 4 sh |
| PSY2400 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 4 sh |
| PSY2970 | Experimental Research Methods and Statistics | 4 sh |
| PSY3970 | Nonexperimental Research Methods and Statistics | 4 sh |
Select one course from the following: 4 sh
Select one course from the following: 4 sh
Select 12 additional semester hours from PSY courses: 12 sh
At least 4 sh in this category must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Double Major. The psychology department waives four hours of electives (from the 12 additional semester hours in psychology) for any student completing a double major. However, at least 4 sh of the elective courses must still be from the 3000 or 4000 level. 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
Total Credit Hours: 48