Psychology, B.A. – Biopsychology Concentration

Finish in Four

At the University of Maine at Presque Isle, our goal is to ensure you can Finish in Four. In addition to a wide range of academic and student support efforts, we’ve set up this pathway, or map, for you; if you follow this recommended sequence, you will complete your Bachelor’s degree in four years. Together, we can help you Finish in Four and turn your degree into a great career.

Please note that this is a scheduling aid, not a guarantee of specific course offerings each semester. Course availability varies depending on the date of enrollment, so please be sure to consult the appropriate catalog for official degree/program requirements and seek guidance regularly from your faculty and professional academic advisors.

If you are in need of a physical copy of this Academic Map, please get in touch with the Admissions Office.

First Year Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
UNV 101University Experience2 credits
ENG 101College Composition I*3 credits
PSY 100General Psychology*3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course
(MAT 101, 117, or 201 strongly recommended)
3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
First Year Fall Semester Total: 17 Credits

First Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
ENG 121College Composition II*3 credits
PSY 205Lifespan Development3 credits
BIO 112General Biology I*4 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
First Year Spring Semester Total: 16 Credits

Second Year Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
PSY 311Research Methods I3 credits
BIO 103Human Biology3 credits
CHY 111General Chemistry I4 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
Second Year Fall Semester Total: 16 Credits

Second Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
BIO 336Neurobiology4 credits
PSY 360Animal Behavior3 credits
PSY XXXPSY Elective3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
GECGeneral Education Course3 credits
Second Year Spring Semester Total: 16 Credits

Third Year Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
PSY 341Drugs and Behavior3 credits
BIO XXXBIO Elective (200 level or higher)3 credits
PSY XXXPSY Elective3 credits
PSY XXXPSY Elective3 credits
GELGeneral Elective3 credits
Third Year Fall Semester Total: 15 Credits

Third Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
PSY 446Psychobiology3 credits
BIO XXXBIO Elective (200 level or higher)3 credits
PSY XXXPSY Elective3 credits
PSY XXXPSY Elective3 credits
GELGeneral Elective3 credits
Third Year Spring Semester Total: 15 Credits

Fourth Year Fall Semester

CourseTitleCredits
PSY XXXPSY Elective3 credits
PSY XXXPSY Elective 3 credits
GELGeneral Elective3 credits
GELGeneral Elective3 credits
GELGeneral Elective3 credits
Fourth Year Fall Semester Total: 15 Credits

Fourth Year Spring Semester

CourseTitleCredits
PSY XXXPSY Elective3 credits
PSY XXXPSY Elective3 credits
GELGeneral Elective3 credits
GELGeneral Elective3 credits
GELGeneral Elective3 credits
Fourth Year Spring Semester Total: 15 Credits

Total Minimum Credits Required for Degree: 120 credits

* Meets General Education Curriculum requirements

** Course contains a 100 hour preceptorship component

*** See faculty advisor for AT & PT grad school preparations