Psychology (B.A., B.S.)

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For the Psychology major, at least 20 hours must be taken in the Department of Psychology at Nebraska Wesleyan University.  This includes a minimum of 12 hours from upper-level (3000-4990) courses. 

Psychology Major (B.A. or B.S., 35-36 hours)
Requirements35-36 hours
View description for course PSYCH 1010FYW Introduction to Psychological Science or View description for course PSYCH 1010 Introduction to Psychological Science3-4 hours
View description for course PSYCH 2010 Professional Seminar2 hours
View description for course PSYCH 2100 Psychological Statistics4 hours
View description for course PSYCH 2110 Research Methods in Psychology4 hours

Skills Courses: (complete at least 2 credits)

2 hours

Content Pillars: (complete at least 2 credits in three of the four content pillars)

Biology and Cognition Pillar

Developmental Pillar

Social and Personality Pillar

Mental and Physical Health Pillar

6 hours

Content Course at 3000/4000 Level (select one or more courses not selected above)

6 hours
Psychology Upper Level Electives4 hours
Select an upper level PSYCH elective(s).4 hours
Capstone4 hours
View description for course PSYCH 4980 Introduction to Senior Research4 hours