Program Requirements for B.A.

(as of Fall 2009)

It is recommended that psychology majors take MTH 1 or MTH 10 (GS-IIIE) in preparation for PSY 40 Basic Statistical Methods.

In addition to fulfilling general studies requirements, all psychology majors are required to take the following courses:

Foundation Courses

• PSY 1* - Introduction to Psychology (GS-IIIF) (3)
• PSY 12 - Child/Human Development (GS-IIIF) (3)
• PSY 52 - Biological Psychology (GS-IIIF) (3)
• PSY 52L - Biological Psychology Lab (1)

Methods Courses

• PSY 40 - Basic Statistical Methods (GS-VIIB, IIIE) (3)
• PSY 106 - Basic Research Methods (GS-VIIA) (3)
• PSY 106L - Basic Research Methods Lab (1)

Core Courses

• PSY 125 - Introduction to Counseling (3)
• PSY 132 - Personality Theory (3)
• PSY 145 - Social Psychology (3)
• PSY 168 - Abnormal Psychology (3)
• PSY 134 - Learning and Memory Processes (3)
• or PSY 160 - Cognition and Perception (3)

Specialization Courses (15)

Total Units for Major = 47
*PSY 1 is a prerequisite to all other psychology courses.

Psychology Major Specializations

Psychology majors must select a specialization. The specialization may be changed at any time with advisor authorization.

• Applied Psychology
• Counseling/Clinical Psychology
• Child and Adolescent Psychology
• Research Psychology

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. Courses may only be repeated one time. The higher grade will be computed in the GPA. Students must successfully complete with a grade of C or higher any prerequisites before being admitted to courses with listed prerequisites. This policy may only be waived with instructor consent. Students must also complete General Studies requirements and electives for a total of 124 semester units, including the Modern Language requirement. At least 15 upper division units must be completed in the MSMC Psychology program.