Program Information
Career Information
- What can I do with this major?
- Scroll down to the “What can I do with These Majors?” section and click on the link, then find your major of interest
Declaring a major in Psychology
- Pacific University students declare majors by the end of sophomore year or at 45 earned credits
- Current students interested in the Psychology major should contact the Psychology department chairperson, Dr. Alyson Burns-Glover, at doctorboo@pacificu.edu as soon as possible. Students will complete an online Psychology Department form and be assigned an available advisor to initiate the completion of the separate declaration form available through the Advising Center. Students should not contact individual professors.
Psychology Requirements
In addition to the Psychology major and minor, the Psychology department offers minors in Psychological Health and Well-Being and Cultural Awareness and Knowledge.
Course Planning for Psychology
- Courses to complete in the first two years for a Psychology major on a four-year plan toward graduation:
- PSY 150 Introduction to Psychology (fall or spring), take as early as possible
- Two courses from Category II: Sub-disciplines in Psychology (see Catalog for list and BoxerOnline for current course offerings)
- If BS: Natural Science laboratory coursework, including requisite Mathematics course(s) if applicable
- Psychology Major and Minor Advising Guide and Student Checklist
- Psychology Annual Class Planning Guide (typical schedule of Psychology course offerings)
- Course Recommendations for a Two Year Plan Toward Graduation
Additional Advising Support
- Core degree requirements
- Connect with an advisor in the department.
- Connect with the Academic and Career Advising Center in AuCoin 129.