Considering a Double Major in Spanish and Psychology?
A double major can be an excellent way to distinguish yourself and give yourself an edge on the job market. The course of study required for a double major in Spanish and Psychology is demanding, but if students decide upon this path early in their academic careers and plan accordingly, they can graduate without a single additional semester. Here is a sample course of study for the double major in Spanish and Psychology. It is based upon the general majors for Spanish and Psychology—but it can easily be modified for the Heritage Speakers major in Spanish. This course of study is also designed for a student who places into Spanish 209 upon entering the university.
Sample Course of Study for Double Major in Spanish & Psychology (General Major in Spanish) Fall Freshman Year (16 credits) English 101 & 101L Psychology 101 Math (usually BMTH 101) Spanish 209 Speech 140 Fall Sophomore Year (16 credits) Psychology 203 (Psychology Laboratory) Spanish 309 [or 310] st 1 Liberal Arts Elective Statistics 201 History 109 Fall Junior Year (16 credits) Psychology 321 (Life span Development Psychology) Psychology 331 (Social Psychology) Spanish 400 [or 401] Spanish 405 [or 404] nd 2 Lab Science Fall Senior Year (16 credits) st 1 Psychology Elective at 200 Level or Above nd 2 Psychology Elective at 200 Level or Above st 1 Spanish Elective 300 Level or Above nd 2 Spanish Elective 300 Level or Above
Spring Freshman Year (16 credits) Spanish 210 Psychology 200 (Research Methods) Psychology 201 (Psych Statistics Lab) (1-credit lab) nd 2 Numerical/Analytical Reasoning Course st 1 Selection from History 101,102,111,112,115, or 116 Spring Sophomore Year (16 credits) Psychology 302 (Learning and Memory) Psychology 311 (Abnormal Psychology) Spanish 310 [or 309] Spanish 312 st 1 Lab Science Spring Junior Year (16 credits) Psychology 341 (Personality Theory) Psychology 361 (Biological Psychology) Spanish 402 [or 403] Spanish 407 [or 406] nd 2 Liberal Arts elective Spring Senior Year (16 credits) st 1 Psychology Elective at 400 Level or Above nd 2 Psychology Elective at 400 Level or Above BSPA 499 Senior Seminar Fine Arts Elective
Your double major will be noted on your transcripts, but you will only receive a single diploma. Students can also pursue a double degree, with two diplomas, but this requires additional course work meeting additional restrictions. For details, see USCB’s Undergraduate Bulletin.