Baccalaureate in Psychology Program Requirements
It is recommended that psychology majors take MTH 1 or MTH 10 (GS-IIIE) in preparation for PSY 40 Basic Statistical Methods.
ALL psychology majors are required to take the following courses:
Foundation Courses
BIO 5 Life Science (GS-IIID) (3)
[or another course in biology, anatomy, physiology, or chemistry approved by the department chair.]
PSY 1* Introduction to Psychology (3)
PSY 12 Child/Human Development (GS-IIIF) (3)
PSY 52 Biological Psychology (3)
PSY 52L Biological Psychology (1)
Methods Courses:
PSY 40 Basic Statistical Methods (3)
PSY 106 Basic Research Methods (3)
PSY 106L Basic Research Methods Lab (1)
Core Courses
PSY 132 Personality Theory (3)
PSY 145 Social Psychology (3)
PSY 168 Abnormal Psychology (3)
PSY 134 Learning and Memory (3) or PSY 160 Cognition and Perception (3)
PSY 192 Clinical Practicum (3) or PSY 193 Research Practicum (3)
Upper Division Electives (9)
Psychology majors must take 9 units of upper division electives. It is recommended that students choose a track to use as guidance in selecting those elective courses.
Students may choose a program of study in general psychology, or one of the following tracks designed to provide a foundation of study in psychology (as indicated below):
Track One
Preparation for Industrial/Organization Psychology
Extensive study in the application of psychological processes to design more effective organizations and improve motivation, performance and job satisfaction. To work in Industrial/Organizational psychology requires a graduate degree (an M.A./M.S. or a Ph.D). This course of study will allow for exploration of the field and provide a foundation for further study.
PSY 148 Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PSY 155 Psychological Testing
Choose one of the following:
PSY 129 Motivation
PSY 138 Nonprofit Management
Track Two
Preparation for Careers in Counseling
This track is designed for students interested in pursuing further education in preparation for a career in counseling. Students that pursue this track will receive applied training and fieldwork in an area of their choosing within a psychological setting. Such students typically plan to attend a Master's or Doctoral program.
PSY 125 Introduction to Counseling
PSY 155 Psychological Testing
Choosing one of the following courses:
PSY 139 Child Abuse and Family Violence
PSY 165 Behavioral Psychopharmacology
PSY 172 Developmental Psychopathology
PSY 188 Crisis Intervention
Track Three
Preparation for Careers in Research Psychology
This track is designed for students who plan to pursue further education in a research area of psychology (e.g. Developmental, Personality, Social, Cognition). Such students plan to attend a Master's or Doctoral program. The courses in this track will provide research experience needed for admission to most research program.
PSY 193 Research Practicum
PSY 194 Advanced Research
Choose one of the following courses:
PSY 155 Psychological Testing
PSY 182 History and Systems of Psychology
PSY 192 Clinical Practicum
Or course in area of topical interest (e.g. gender, prejudice, development, neuropsychology, law, motivation, divorce, etc.)
Undergraduate Psychology Policies
Majors must earn a grade of C (2.0) or higher in psychology courses applied toward degree requirements. Grades of C- or lower must be repeated. Couses may only be repeated one time. The higher grade will be computed in the GPA.
*PSY 1 is a prerequisite to all other psychology courses.
Students must successfully complete with a grade of C or higher any prequisites before being admitted to courses with listed prerequisites. This policy may only be waived with instructor consent.
TOTAL UNITS for Major: 44
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