Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) / Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology
Curriculum
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology must complete at least thirty-two (32) credits in the major. Students must first
complete the prerequisite courses: PSY 113 (C or better), PSY 200 (C or better), and two courses from the following: PSY 232, PSY 235,
PSY 254 (average of C or better). Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology must complete at least forty-one (41)
credits in the major. Students on the BS track must complete the following prerequisite courses: PSY 113, 232, 260 and a quantitative
methods course (PSY 200, STA 307 or 308). Students must have a C or better in each course. To strengthen their knowledge in
Psychology, an experiential learning (research, community placement, teaching assistant, etc.) course is required for BA and BS
students. Below is a listing of additional major requirements for the BA and BS tracks including GPA requirements.
Students must also satisfy general education requirements and earn a total of 120 credits to graduate. Psychology students can pursue
a second major, minors, internships, and/or study abroad opportunities by using “free elective” credits. If a Psychology BS student
wishes to pursue medicine, occupational therapy or another health profession after graduation, it is important to meet with a Pre Health
advisor (https://web.uri.edu/prehealth) as early as possible. Likewise, we encourage students to meet with the Pre Law advisor if
considering a career in Law. The Psychology Department is invested in each student’s academic and career success and wants the
student to be in the best position when the student graduates.
Major Requirements
| B.A. IN PSYCHOLOGY | B.S. IN PSYCHOLOGY |
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| Courses | Credits | Courses | Credits |
| PSY 113: General Psychology | 3 | PSY 113: General Psychology | 3 |
| Choose two of: PSY 232: Developmental Psychology PSY 235: Theories of Personality PSY 254: Introduction to Psychopathology | 6 | PSY 232: Developmental Psychology PSY 260: Introduction to Cross-Cultural Psychology (for catalog year 2025 going forward) | 6 |
| PSY 200: Quantitative Methods in Psychology, (4) PSY 301: Research Methods and Design in the Behavioral Sciences, (4) | 8 | PSY 200: Quantitative Methods in Psychology, (4), OR STA 307: Introductory Biostatistics, (4), OR STA 308: Introductory Statistics, (4) PSY 301: Research Methods and Design in the Behavioral Sciences (4) PSY 434: Psychological Testing (3) PSY 435: Applied Methods in Psychological Research, (3) OR STA 412: Statistical Methods in Research, (3) | 14 |
| Topics Courses: Choose 3 (see options on curriculum sheet) | 9 | PSY 381: Physiological Psychology PSY 335: Social Psychology PSY 361: Learning OR PSY 384: Cognitive Psychology | 9 |
| Applied Courses: Choose 1 (see options on curriculum sheet) | 3 | Research Intensive Courses: Choose at least 2 courses (see curriculum sheet for specific requirements) | 6 |
| Experiential: Range of options (e.g., volunteer experience in local or state agency) PSY 305, 488, 496, 499*; CSV 302*; EDC 484*; PSY 499*; ITR 301/302*. see Experiential Learning Page and curriculum sheet for more information. | 3 | Experiential: Research Experience in PSY 496 | 3 |
| Minimum | 32 | Minimum | 41 |
| Maximum* | 47 | Maximum* | NA |
| Grade Requirements | Grade Requirements | ||
| C or C average in Psychology courses. See curriculum sheet for specific course grade requirements. | 2.5 GPA in Psychology courses. See curriculum sheet for specific course grade requirements. |
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| PSY BA students must complete thirty (30) credits at the 300-level or higher for the catalog year 2024 going forward. These upper level courses include PSY courses and courses from other majors, i.e., HDF, GWS, CCJ, etc. For previous catalog years up to 2023, students must complete forty-two (42) credits at the 300 level or higher. | |||
To verify the specific requirements for your degree, please refer to the curriculum sheet for the year that you first start (catalog year) at URI. Curriculum requirements are connected to the student’s catalog year, i.e. the year the student starts at URI.
*Course does not count towards the 32 credit minimum required for the BA major. An additional 3 PSY credits must be completed.
**If you exceed or anticipate exceeding the maximum number of credits for the BA, please discuss this with your advisor who can initiate a curriculum modification form to be approved by the department chair and dean’s office. Otherwise, credits you accumulate above the maximum will not count toward your graduation.
General Education Requirements Fall 2016-Present
See General Education Requirements
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