Psychology, BA

Program Coordinator: Michael Baker (112 Rawl Building; 252-328-6059; bakermich@ecu.edu)

In order to declare a major in psychology, an undergraduate must have at least 40 s.h. of completed coursework, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 and at least a grade of “C” in PSYC 1000 or PSYC 1060 . A faculty advisor will be assigned to each student to aid in planning an overall program. A student desiring to minor in psychology should consult the major department faculty advisor or the director of undergraduate studies of the Department of Psychology to determine the most appropriate sequence of courses for the minor. Undergraduate students majoring in psychology are encouraged to minor in biology, business, chemistry, child development and family relations, mathematics, philosophy, or sociology or to take a composite minor approved by the faculty advisor and chairperson. An online option is also available.

The degree requires a minimum of 120 s.h. as follows:

1. General education requirements - 40 s.h.

(For information about courses that carry general education credit view the General Education Program section.)

2. Demonstrated foreign language proficiency through level 2004 - 12 s.h.

(For information about the foreign language requirement view Special Requirements for the BA Degree in the Academic Advisement, Progression and Support Services section and Placement Testing, Foreign Language in the Admission and Readmission section.)

3. Core - 35 s.h.

Choose one from learning and cognition group:

Choose one from biological bases group:

Choose two from general course group:

Choose one from capstone group:

Choose 9 s.h. of electives from any psychology course below 6000

4. Minor - 18-30 s.h.

5. General electives to complete requirements for graduation.

ECU Minor Requirements Policy

The university’s policy regarding double counting credits between major and minor can be found in the Academic Advisement, Progression and Support Services section of this catalog. See “Minor Requirements”.

No more than 9 credit hours required for satisfying a major can count towards the credits required for satisfying a minor, excluding specified cognates (required courses but outside of the major discipline).
Individual programs may have additional restrictions.
A student may not major and minor in the same discipline as defined by the program’s 6-digit CIP code.

If you have questions, please reach out to your program coordinator or director.