2021-2022 Catalog 
    
    Oct 11, 2024  
2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Psychology and Women’s and Ethnic Studies (WEST) Double Major


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General Requirements

  • 33 credit hours of Psychology coursework, at least 18 of which must be upper-division (3000+ level).
  • 30 credit hours of WEST coursework, at least 21 of which must be upper-division (3000+ level).
  • All PSY courses, with the exception of electives, must be completed with grades of C- or better.
  • All WEST courses must be completed with grades of C or better.
  • An exit exam and portfolio must be completed prior to graduation.

Course Requirements


Psychology Courses


Foundation Courses


Before attempting other course requirements, students should complete the four required foundation courses listed below:

Core Content Courses


Complete four courses from those listed below with no more than one course from any given area:

Psychology Electives


Complete 6 additional credit hours of unused Psychology courses to meet total and upper-division requirements for the major.

Senior Accountability Exam


Complete the Psychology Senior Accountability Exam. Visit the Psychology department’s website for details.

Women’s and Ethnic Studies Courses


Substantive Area Courses


Complete at least one class from each of the following substantive areas (for a total of three courses).

Transnational/Global Studies

Creative and Artistic Expression

Social Movements, Communities, and History

Upper-Division WEST Electives


Complete 15 additional hours of unused upper-division (3000+ level) Women’s and Ethnic Studies electives.

Note: PSY/WEST crosslisted courses may count toward this requirement, as can:

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