Psychology, B.A.

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To graduate with a major in psychology, a student must have a grade point average of at least 2.00 in all psychology courses attempted at Furman.

A major must include:

at least one course from each of these six areas:

Applied

Biopsychology

Development

Learning and Cognition

Social or Health

Capstone

and, at least two additional courses in psychology.

Further considerations

All majors must complete the Major Field Test in psychology during their senior year. It is further recommended all majors should complete PSY-201 and PSY-202 prior to the start of their junior year.

Course Options for First-Year Students

If you are interested in exploring classes within this department, here are some possibilities to consider.

Fall 2021 (with associated GER)

PSY-111 General Psychology HB - Human Behavior

Spring 2021 (with associated GER)

PSY-211 Childhood and Adolescence HB - Human Behavior
PSY-212 Social Psychology HB - Human Behavior
PSY-214 Health Psychology