B.A. Double Major: Psychology & Pre-Occupational Therapy - Gateway
Four-Year Degree Pathway Example
Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 100 – General Biology (SCI) | 3 |
| ENG 110 – English Composition (IW) | 3 |
| PSYC 100 – Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| MATH 101 - if MPT = MATH 130 or higher then take PHIL 120 | 3 |
| FYEX 100 – First Year Seminar | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 100 – Speech (OC) | 3 |
| MATH 130 or 160 – Statistics or Pre-Calculus (QL) | 3 |
| WSSD 311 – First Aid | 3 |
| Gen Ed (PWEL) | 3 |
| Gen Ed | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 254 – A&P 1 | 4 |
| PSYC 211 – Statistics & Experimental Design 1 | 4 |
| PSYC 228 – Life Span Human Development | 3 |
| WSSD 375 – Prevention & Care | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 14 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 255 – A&P 2 | 4 |
| PSYC 215 – Intro to Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 337 – Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Gen Ed - OSEH 120 (TC) | 3 |
| Gen Ed (CE) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| PHYS 131 – Physics 1 (w/ lab) | 4 |
| PSYC 212 - Statistics & Experimental Design 2 | 4 |
| PSYC 318 (rec.); SOWK 350; or COMM 317 | 3 |
| PSYC 356 – Health Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 101/ANTH 121 (EAC) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 17 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSYC 216 – Intro to Learning & Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| PSYC 356 – Behavior Modification | 3 |
| WSSD 450 – Kinesiology | 3 |
| WSSD 492 – Seminar | 1 |
| Gen Ed (IL) | 3 |
| Gen Ed (PS) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 16 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSYC 316 – Learning & Behavior Analysis | 4 |
| Gen Ed – ENG 312 or 319 (AW) | 3 |
| Gen Ed (DCC) | 3 |
| Elective or Minor Course | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 13 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSYC 400/495 – Co-op or Directed Project | 3 |
| PSYC or WSSD 498 (Gen Ed Capstone) (CAP) | 3 |
| Gen Ed (Gateway Elective) | 3 |
| Elective or Minor Course | 3 |
| Elective or Minor Course | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Note: PSYC/WSSD 498 suggested to finish at 120 total credits.