Dear PSYC Major:

This map is a term-by-term sample course schedule for BS psychology students. The milestones listed below each term are designed to keep you on course to graduate in four years. Two sample schedules are provided as a general guideline to help you build a full schedule each term.  The elective courses must be selected with your advisor to satisfy all Georgia requirements, the IMPACTS areas, required lab sciences, and any multicultural requirements.

A major in psychology is not only an exciting and popular undergraduate major or minor at Valdosta State University and around the country, but it is also one of the most useful. Undergraduate psychology training assists in preparing students for a number of career alternatives in government, business, industry, etc. It also assists in preparing students for professional or graduate school in psychology, law, physical or occupational therapy, social work, business, education, and other areas.

All Psychology majors complete the IMPACTS Areas. Upon acceptance into the program, students then follow a schedule of their major classes during their junior and senior years. Upon graduation, they receive a BS in Psychology.

Year 1

Fall Hrs.
3
3
3
OR 3
General Elective 3
Total hours 15
Spring Hrs.
3
Science (w/lab from STEM) 4
3
 (this course can be exempted, see advisor) 3
Institutional Priority (multiple course offerings) 2
Total hours 15

Milestones: Complete Georgia Government & History requirement. Complete Regents’ requirement. Overall 2.5 GPA or higher. Accumulate 30 or more collegiate credits, attaining Sophomore status. Science (w/lab from Area D)

Year 2

Fall Hrs.
0
, , OR 3
Science with Lab Course 4
Math/Science Course 3
Institutional Priority Course(multiple course offerings) 2
General Elective 3
Total hours 15

Spring Hrs.
3
Math/Science Course 3
 OR 3
, ,, , , OR 3
Social Sciences Elective 3
Total hours 15

Milestones: Overall 2.5 GPA or higher. Accumulate 60 or more collegiate credits, attaining Junior status. Get admitted to the Psychology Program.

Year 3

Fall Hrs.
3
Math/Science Course 3
, , or 3
Social Sciences Elective 3
General Elective 3
Total hours 15
Spring Hrs.
3
Math/Science Course 3
, ,, , , OR  3
Humanities Elective 3
General Elective 3
Total hours 15

Milestones: Overall 2.5 GPA or higher. Accumulate 90 or more collegiate credits, attaining Senior status. Apply for graduation. Note: For students interested in the senior thesis option, please contact your academic advisor. The senior thesis is a multi-semester course during which the student will develop, conduct, and write-up a novel psychological study. This option requires a "B" or better in PSYC 3500 and PSYC 3600.

Year 4

Fall Hrs.
 or 3
 or  or 3
elective 3
 or 3
General Elective 3
Total hours 15
Spring Hrs.
 or 3
3
3
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
Total hours 15

Milestones: Overall 2.5 GPA or higher. Accumulate 120 collegiate credits.