Program: Psychology Curriculum Sequence - Widener University - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 07, 2025

2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog

Freshman

Fall (12.5-13.5 Credits)

PSY 105 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s) *
ENGL 101 - Reading, Thinking, and Writing 3 Credit(s)
MATH 101 - Fundamentals of Mathematics 3 Credit(s) (math requirement) *
or
MATH 114 - Basic Concepts of Probability and Statistics 3 Credit(s)
FRS 101 - Freshman Seminar 1 Credit(s) (optional)
Humanities Elective 1 3 Credit(s)
PE Elective 0.5 Credit(s)

Spring (16.5 Credits)

PSY Domain 1 3 Credit(s) *
Humanities Elective 2 3 Credit(s)
Related Fields 1 3 Credit(s)
Science Elective with Laboratory 4 Credit(s)
Free Elective 3 Credit(s)
or
MATH 116 - The Nature of Mathematics 3 Credit(s) if 101 was taken in fall
or
MATH 117 - Elementary Functions 3 Credit(s) if 101 was taken in fall
PE Elective 0.5 Credit(s)

Sophomore

Fall (16 Credits)

PSY 385 - Statistical Methods With Spss Laboratory for Psychology 4 Credit(s) *
PSY Domain 2 3 Credit(s) *
Humanities Elective 3 (W) 3 Credit(s)
Science/Math Elective 2 3 Credit(s)
PSY 293 - Careers in Psychology 3 Credit(s) or Free Elective (choose concentration/minor)

Spring (16 Credits)

PSY 387 - Research Design and Laboratory for Psychology 4 Credit(s) *
PSY Domain 3 3 Credit(s) *
Related Fields 2 3 Credit(s) (200-level or above)
Free Electives 6 Credit(s) (concentration/minor)

Junior

Fall (16 Credits)

PSY Elective with Laboratory (W) 4 Credit(s) *
PSY 394 - Applied Psychology Practicum 3 Credit(s) **
or
PSY 395 - Clinical-Counseling Psychology Practicum 3 Credit(s) **
or
Psychology Free Elective 3 Credit(s)
Science/Math Elective 3 3 Credit(s)
Free Electives 6 Credit(s)

Spring (15 Credits)

PSY Domain 4 3 Credit(s) *
PSY Elective 1 3 Credit(s)
Humanities Elective 4 (W) 3 Credit(s)
Free Electives 6 Credit(s)
Apply for PSY 409 /PSY 410 Senior Research (if selected)

Senior

Fall (15 Credits)

ASC 400 - Values Seminar 3 Credit(s) (W)
PSY 409 - Senior Research in Psychology 3 Credit(s) ** if this is chosen for capstone PSY 423 must also be completed
or
PSY 423 - Psychology Internship 3 Credit(s) ** if this is chosen for capstone PSY 409 must also be completed.
or
PSY 430 - Current Issues in Psychology 3 Credit(s)
PSY Free Elective 2 3 Credit(s)
Free Electives 3 Credit(s)
Science/Math Elective 4 3 Credit(s)

Spring (14 Credits)

PSY 410 - Senior Research in Psychology 3 Credit(s) **
or
PSY 424 - Psychology Internship 3 Credit(s) **
or
PSY 430 - Current Issues in Psychology 3 Credit(s)
Free Electives 11 Credit(s)

Total Credits: 121-122

*A minimum grade of C is required to meet psychology major requirements.

**One of these options is required to complete the practicum/internship capstone. PSY 430 may be taken in fall or spring.