This major can serve as a focal point in a general liberal arts education with an emphasis on psychology or as a second major to support a primary major in another field.

Students majoring in general psychology must complete all psychology courses, both transfer and NMU, with a grade of “C-” or higher.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Psychology department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos056.htm

Total Credits Required 124
Liberal Studies
30-40
Health Promotion Requirements 2
Required Courses in Major40
PY 100S Psychology as a Natural Science [Div II] or4
     PY 100L Psychology as a Natural Science with Laboratory (4 cr.) [Div II] or
     PY 100H Honors Psychology as a Natural Science (4 cr.) [Div II] or
     PY 100G Psychology as a Social Science (4 cr.) [Div II]
PY 205 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology 4
Physiological Course
PY 204 Physiological Psychology [Div II] or4
         PY 303 Human Neuropsychology (4 cr.)
Learning Course
PY 203 Applied Behavior Analysis or4
         PY 211 Learning (4 cr.) or
         PY 311 Thinking and Cognition (4 cr.)
Social/Development Course
PY 241 Child Psychology or4
         PY 302 Causes and Control of Aggression (4 cr.) or
         PY 304 Animal Behavior (4 cr.) or
         PY 335 Social Psychology (4 cr.)
Senior 400-Level Course
PY 400 History and Systems or4
         PY 441 Individual Differences in Development (4 cr.) or
         PY 455 Psychopathology (4 cr.)
Elective Courses
Psychology Electives8
Psychology Electives (300 level or above)8

Minor20