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Psychology

This is a sample plan of study for students beginning at UD in the 2025-26 academic year. This is a recommended course sequence, but your schedule may vary based on previous earned college credits, course availability, advisor recommendations and your personal goals and interests. Please contact your academic advisor if you have any questions.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

First Year

Fall SemesteR 

  • ASI 150: Introduction to the University Experience (1 hour)
  • PSY 101: Introductory Psychology (3 hours)
  • HUM 101: Chaminade Seminar (3 hours)
  • BIO 151: Concepts of Biology I (3 hours)
  • BIO 151L: Concepts of Biology I Lab (1 hour)
  • MTH 116: Precalculus Math (4 hours)

Spring Semester

  • PSY 341, 351, 361, or 363: Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Personality, or Abnormal Psychology (3 hours)
  • CMM 100: Principles of Oral Communication (3 hours)
  • HUM 102: Marie Thérèse Seminar (3 hours)
  • BIO 152: Concepts of Biology II (3 hours)
  • BIO 152L: Concepts of Biology II Lab (1 hour)
  • MTH 148: Introductory Calculus I (3 hours)

Second Year

Fall Semester

  • PSY 201: Sophomore Seminar: Psychology as a Science and Profession (1 hour)
  • PSY 216: Elementary Statistics (3 hours)
  • PSY 341, 351, 361, or 363: Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Personality, or Abnormal Psychology (3 hours)
  • ENG 200: Writing Seminar II (3 hours)
  • CAP Arts (3 hours)
  • CAP Social Science (3 hours)

Spring Semester

  • PSY 217: Research Methods (3 hours)
  • PSY 321, 322, 323, or 422: Cognition, Learning, Psychology of Perception, or Biopsychology (3 hours)
  • CAP Practical Ethical Action (3 hours)
  • B.S. Social Science Elective (3 hours)
  • B.S. Natural Science Elective (3 hours)

Third Year

Fall Semester

  • PSY 321, 322, 323, or 422: Cognition, Learning, Psychology of Perception, or Biopsychology (3 hours)
  • PSY Elective 300-400 level (3 hours)
  • CAP Faith Traditions (3 hours)
  • CAP Advanced Philosophy (3 hours)
  • B.S. Natural Science (3 hours)

Spring Semester

  • PSY Elective 300-400 level (3 hours)
  • CAP Integrative/Inquiry (3 hours)
  • CAP Advanced Religious Studies (3 hours)
  • B.S. Social Science (3 hours)
  • B.S. Natural Science Elective (3 hours)

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

  • PSY 471, 478, 480, 496, or 499: History of Psychology, Honors Thesis Project, Senior Seminar in Psychology, Capstone Special Topics in Psychology, or Independent Research Capstone (3 hours)
  • Psychology Elective 300-400 level (3 hours)
  • CAP Advanced Historical Studies (3 hours)
  • B.S. Social Science (3 hours)
  • B.S. General Elective (3 hours)

Spring Semester

  • Psychology Elective 300-400 level (3 hours)
  • CAP Diversity and Social Justice (3 hours)
  • B.S. General Elective 300-400 level (3 hours)
  • B.S. General Elective 300-400 level (3 hours)
  • B.S. General Elective 300-400 level (3 hours)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

First Year

Fall Semester

  • ASI 150: Introduction to the University Experience (1 hour)
  • PSY 101: Introductory Psychology (3 hours)
  • BIO 151: Concepts of Biology I (3 hours)
  • BIO 151L: Concepts of Biology I Lab (1 hour)
  • MTH 114, 148, or 207: Contemporary Mathematics, Introductory Calculus I, or Introduction to Statistics (3 hours)
  • HUM 101: Chaminade Seminar (3 hours)
  • CMM 100: Principles of Oral Communication (3 hours)

Spring Semester

  • PSY 216: Elementary Statistics (3 hours)
  • BIO 152: Concepts of Biology II (3 hours)
  • BIO 152L: Concepts of Biology II Lab (1 hour)
  • HUM 102: Marie Thérèse Seminar (3 hours)
  • CAP Arts (3 hours)
  • B.A. Social Science (3 hours)

Second Year

Fall Semester

  • PSY 217: Research Methods (3 hours)
  • PSY 341, 351, 361, or 363: Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Personality, or Abnormal Psychology (3 hours)
  • ENG 200: Writing Seminar II (3 hours)
  • Language 101/131 (3 hours)
  • B.A. Creative/Performing Arts (3 hours)

Spring Semester

  • PSY 201: Sophomore Seminar: Psychology as a Science and Profession (1 hour)
  • PSY 341, 351, 361, or 363: Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Personality, or Abnormal Psychology (3 hours)
  • CAP Practical Ethical Action (3 hours)
  • Language 141 (3 hours)
  • B.A. Natural Science (3 hours)
  • B.A. Elective 300-400 level (3 hours)

Third Year

Fall Semester

  • PSY 321, 322, 323, or 422: Cognition, Learning, Psychology of Perception, or Biopsychology (3 hours)
  • PSY Elective 300-400 level (3 hours)
  • CAP Faith Traditions (3 hours)
  • Language 201 or Language Context Course (3 hours)
  • B.A. Humanities (3 hours)

Spring Semester

  • PSY 321, 322, 323, or 422: Cognition, Learning, Psychology of Perception, or Biopsychology (3 hours)
  • PSY Elective 300-400 level (3 hours)
  • CAP Advanced Philosophy (3 hours)
  • CAP Advanced Historical Studies (3 hours)
  • B.A. Interdisciplinary (3 hours)

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

  • Psychology Elective 300-400 level (3 hours)
  • Psychology Elective 300-400 level (3 hours)
  • CAP Integrative/Inquiry (3 hours)
  • CAP Advanced Religious Studies (3 hours)
  • B.A. Elective 300-400 level (3 hours)

Spring Semester

  • PSY 471, 478, 480, 496, or 499: History of Psychology, Honors Thesis Project, Senior Seminar in Psychology, Capstone Special Topics in Psychology, or Independent Research Capstone (3 hours)
  • CAP Diversity and Social Justice (3 hours)
  • B.A. Elective 300-400 level (3 hours)
  • B.A. Elective 300-400 level (3 hours)