Psychology, B.S.
About This Program
Students will learn the fundamentals of modern psychology with an emphasis on Black psychology and multiculturalism.
This degree enables students to pursue advanced degrees like the Master's (M.S.) in Community Psychology
Are you thinking about pursuing a degree in Psychology? Our program explores the scientific study of the mind and behavior, with a unique emphasis on Black psychology and perspectives.
If you are considering majoring in Psychology, hear from our Rattlers about what inspired them to study human behavior, how FAMU’s program prepared them for graduate study and professional careers, and why they chose Psychology as their path.
I have found my psychology degree program to be incredibly rewarding. Learning about Black Psychology has been particularly amazing, as it has allowed me to gain a better understanding of the African American experience and its impact on society. Additionally, studying the Isis papers and other related topics have been especially impactful in helping me narrow down what field of psychology I want to work in. Overall, this degree program has provided invaluable insight into mental health issues faced by various communities that I am passionate about advocating for.
As a transfer student I feel like my major is taken seriously and I will be on track to graduate with my major. My department has been able to give me the right resources for my major.
Your map to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology Degree
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology requires 12O semester hours to complete. Here's the breakdown!
Fall Semester
- ENC 1101 Freshman Communicative Skills I (3)
- MAC 1105 College Algebra (3) *
- BSC any level (3) *
- Humanities Core (3)
- General Elective (3)
Total: 15 Credit Hours
Spring Semester
- ENC 1102 Freshman Communicative Skills II (3)
- STA 2023 Introduction to Probability and Statistics I (3) **
- PSY 2012 Introduction To Psychology (3) *
- General Elective (3)
- CGS 2060C Computer Literacy I (3)
Total: 15 Credit Hours
Total: 30 Credit Hours
* Must pass these classes with a “C” or better prior to declaring a major in psychology.
** STA 2023 is a prerequisite to PSY 3204
*** ENC 2300 or ENC 3243 or ENC 3320 is a prerequisite to EXP 3704C
Fall Semester
- DEP 2004 Human Growth And Development (3) or EDP 2002 Educational Psychology (3) *
- ENC 2300 Improving Writing Competency (3) or ENC 3243 Technical Writing (3) or ENC 3320 Advanced Composition (3) ***
- Humanities Elective (3)
- AMH 2091 Introduction to African-American History (3) or AFA 3104 The African Amer Exp (3)
- General Elective (3)
Total: 15 Credit Hours
Spring Semester
- SOP 3782 Black Psychology (3)
- Natural Science Elective (3)
- General Elective (3)
- General Elective (3)
- Social Science Elective (3)
Total: 15 Credit Hours
Total: 30 Credit Hours
* Must pass these classes with a “C” or better prior to declaring a major in psychology.
** STA 2023 is a prerequisite to PSY 3204
*** ENC 2300 or ENC 3243 or ENC 3320 is a prerequisite to EXP 3704C
Fall Semester
- PSY 3213 Research Design Meth (3)
- PSY 3204 Psychological Statistics (3) **
- Minor (3)
- General Elective (3)
- General Elective (3)
Total: 15 Credit Hours
Spring Semester
- EXP 3704C Experimental Psychology (4) ***
- CLP 4143 Abnormal Psychology (3)
- Minor (3)
- Minor (3)
- General Elective (3)
Total: 16 Credit Hours
Total: 31 Credit Hours
* Must pass these classes with a “C” or better prior to declaring a major in psychology.
** STA 2023 is a prerequisite to PSY 3204
*** ENC 2300 or ENC 3243 or ENC 3320 is a prerequisite to EXP 3704C
Fall Semester
- PSY 4604 History of Psychology (3)
- Psychology Elective (3)
- General Elective (3)
- Minor (3)
- Minor (3)
Total: 15 Credit Hours
Spring Semester
- Psychology Elective (3)
- Psychology Elective (3)
- Minor (3)
- General Elective (3)
- General Elective (3)
Total: 15 Credit Hours
Total: 30 Credit Hours
* Must pass these classes with a “C” or better prior to declaring a major in psychology.
** STA 2023 is a prerequisite to PSY 3204
*** ENC 2300 or ENC 3243 or ENC 3320 is a prerequisite to EXP 3704C
