Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 University of Wyoming Catalog 
    
2024-2025 University of Wyoming Catalog

Psychology, B.S.


Learn empirical approaches to understanding human behavior from biological, clinical, cognitive, developmental, neuroscientific, and social psychological perspectives. Develop skills in critical thinking, communication, and scientific research. 

Degree Requirements

B.S. (120 Hours) Grade of C or better required in all major coursework.33 total hours in Psychology (Maximum 60) - 18 hours at the 3000 level or higher

Learning Outcomes

Core Outcome 1: Develop and demonstrate competency in research methods and statistical analysis

Core Outcome 2: Demonstrate basic scientific competence, critical thinking, and problem solving skills

Core outcome 3: Apply knowledge of psychology in the community while intergrating cultural considerations, diversity, equity, and inclusion

Core outcome 4: Acquire broad knowledge across subfields within psychology

Core outcome 5: Understand and demonstrate professional and ethical knowlege and responsibility
 

University Studies Program


This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015  requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

A&S College Core


D - Diversity 3 credits
G - Global 3 Credits

Students Must Complete the Following Courses:


Four of Five Cores:


Social Psychology Core


Clinical Core


Cognitive Core


A total of 18 hours at the 3000 level or higer are required


Also Required


Also required are

  • 6 hours of anthropology, communication/journalism, criminal justice, economics, political science, or sociology;

Additional Requirements


A major requires a minimum of 33 semester hours and may not exceed 60 hours in psychology. Of these, 18 hours must be at the 3000 level or above. These upper-division courses must also be taken from at least two different members of the psychology department faculty listed in this Catalog.

Students who have an established UW GPA and who wish to change their major to Psychology, or to add Psychology as a major, will be required to have a UW GPA of at least 2.500.

For graduation, students must receive a C or better grade in all courses taken to satisfy department requirements.

Psychology courses taken 15 or more years ago will not be used to satisfy degree requirements.