Psychology Major, B.S., Four-Year Plan

Below is a sample degree plan that can be used as a guide to identify courses required to fulfill the major and other requirements needed for degree completion. The following is only an example and represents a possible course sequence for first-year students entering UW-Platteville in the fall term. The major requirements do not add up to the 120 credits needed for graduation.  See your advisor for additional guidance.  A student's actual degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (emphasis, second major, minor, etc.), placement scores, and incoming credits (transfer, AP, etc.).  Students should consult their program advisor(s) to ensure that they have the most accurate and up-to-date information available about a particular four-year degree option.

This sample plan assumes readiness for each course and/or major plan.  Some courses may not be offered every term.  Courses may not be available at all campuses and/or in all modalities (i.e., in person, online, hybrid, etc.).

Students should use the Academic Advisement Report (AAR) in PASS and work closely with their advisor(s) to ensure completion of all requirements in a timely manner.

Year 1
First SemesterCredits
ENGLISH 11303
HHP 1XXX (Activity)1
PSYCHLGY 11303
MATH 12 (unless math placement is higher)3
Speech General Education Course3
General Studies3
 16
Total Credits: 16
Year 1
Second SemesterCredits
HHP 10001
ENGLISH 12303
PSYCHLGY 2010, 2030, or 20801-3
General Studies9
 14-16
Total Credits: 14-16
Year 2
First SemesterCredits
MATH 18303
Psychology Category I Elective and/or Psychology General Elective3
General Studies6
 12
Total Credits: 12
Year 2
Second SemesterCredits
PSYCHLGY 22303
Psychology Category 1 Elective and/or Psychology Category 2 Elective3
General Studies 6
 12
Total Credits: 12
Year 3
First SemesterCredits
ENGLISH 3000, BUSADMIN 2010, or ENGLISH 30103
Psychology Elective Category 23
Other Electives 9
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 3
Second SemesterCredits
PSYCHLGY 39603
Psychology General Elective3
Psychology Category 3 Elective3
Other Electives 6
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 4
First SemesterCredits
PSYCHLGY 39703
Psychology Category 3 Elective3
PSYCHLGY 4660 (Recommended)1-8
Other Electives 6
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 4
Second SemesterCredits
PSYCHLGY 43303
Other Electives 12
 15
Total Credits: 15