Psychology College Plan
The following table provides a general guide for planning your course registration over a 4-year college career1| Year | Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
| Freshman |
PSY 113 Foreign Language English Communication Basic Liberal Studies(e.g., Fine Arts) Mathematics |
PSY 232
or 235 or 254 Foreign Language Writing Basic Liberal Studies (e.g., Literature) Elective |
| Sophomore | PSY 232
or 235 or 254 Elective or PSY 300 Basic Liberal Studies (e.g., Letters) Basic Liberal Studies (e.g., Natural Science) Elective |
PSY 300
or PSY 301 Basic Liberal Studies (e.g., Social Science)2 Basic Liberal Studies (e.g., Natural Science) Elective Elective |
| Junior | PSY 301
or Elective PSY 300-level (e.g., Topic Area) PSY 300-level (e.g., Applied Knowledge) Basic Liberal Studies (e.g., Social Science)2 Elective3 |
PSY 300-
or 400-level (e.g., Topic Area) Basic Liberal Studies (e.g., Letters) Elective Elective Elective |
| Senior | PSY
400-level (e.g., Experiential Area) Elective Elective Elective Elective |
PSY
400-level (e.g., Topic Area) Elective Elective Elective Elective |
1 This path is only a loose guide, and several other alternatives are possible; individual students should consult with their advisors to construct a plan that meets their unique needs.
2 No course taken in your major (i.e., Psychology) can be used to fill a Basic Liberal Studies requirement.
3 In your
junior or senior year you should consider
a practicum, internship, or research
experience. There are courses in
psychology that make this possible (e.g.,
PSY 305, 489, and 499). The URIntern
Program offers a full l5-credit semester;
thus, if you are interested in this
option it is important to plan ahead to
leave room in your schedule for a full
semester of elective credits
