Buffalo State University 32 courses 120 total credits
The B.S. degree in Psychological Science is designed for students interested in a more traditional path in psychology that is geared towards research-focused graduate studies and careers that would emphasize more advanced research training. B.S. Honors in Psychology Departmental honors are for students who are performing exceptionally well in their courses. The honors designation is an adjunct to the Psychological Science B.S. degree with an added emphasis on independent work, and requires that students conduct a comprehensive original research project under the supervision of a faculty mentor. To be considered, students must have at least 24 credit hours in psychology from Buffalo State with a minimum GPA of 3.5, and a minimum GPA of 3.25 in all courses taken at Buffalo State. In addition to the required courses in the B.S. degree program, honors designation requires students to complete PSY 496 and PSY 498 (Honors Thesis I and II respectively). A 45-credit-hour sequence of psychology courses is required for a B.S. honors degree. Students should see their adviser no later than their junior year for more information about the honors option.
| General Education 23 Requirements | 33 credits |
| Psychology Major Requirements | 42 credits |
| Advanced Electives | 9 credits |
| All College Electives | 45 credits |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 credits |
Required Courses
Complete ALL of the following Courses: Choose one of PSY 458, PSY 488, PSY 495 or PSY 499.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 350 | Statistics in Psychological Research | 3 |
| PSY 450 | Research Methods in Psychology I: Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY 471 | History and Systems of Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 472 | Seminar on Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 458 or PSY 488 | Advanced Research Methods in Psychology or Internship | 3 |
| Total Required Courses | 18 credits | |
Biological/Cognitive Psychology
Select one of the following by advisement: Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 304 | Learning: Theory and Research | 3 |
| PSY 308 | Sensation and Perception | 3 |
| PSY 321 | Comparative Animal Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 330 | The Psychological Power of Language | 3 |
| PSY 333 | Brain and Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 340 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| Total Biological/Cognitive Psychology | 3 credits | |
Clinical Psychology
Select one of the following by advisement: Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 392 | Psychological Disorders | 3 |
| PSY 393 | Childhood Psychological Disorders | 3 |
| Total Clinical Psychology | 3 credits | |
Applied Psychology and Diversity
Select one of the following by advisement: Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 310 | Behavior Modification | 3 |
| PSY 365 | Psychology in the Workplace | 3 |
| PSY 367 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 370 | Environmental Psychology I | 3 |
| PSY 375 | Forensic Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 376 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 379 | Psychology of Money | 3 |
| PSY 381 | Psychology of Culture | 3 |
| PSY 383 | The Psychology of Human Sexual Behavior | 3 |
| PSY 387 | Psychology of Gender | 3 |
| PSY 388 | Psychology of Death and Dying | 3 |
| Total Applied Psychology and Diversity | 3 credits | |
Social/Personality Psychology
Select one of the following by advisement: Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 311 | Personality: Theory and Research | 3 |
| PSY 325 | Social Behavior | 3 |
| Total Social/Personality Psychology | 3 credits | |
Developmental Psychology
Select one of the following by advisement: Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 301 | Perspectives on Child Abuse and Advocacy | 3 |
| PSY 355 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 356 | Child Development | 3 |
| PSY 357 | Adolescent and Young Adult Development | 3 |
| Total Developmental Psychology | 3 credits | |
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