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2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Roadmap: B.A. in Psychology for Transfers


***FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS ***

By completing the following Roadmap, you will earn a BA in Psychology. Students should have completed a two-year Transfer with Associate’s Degree program, or a minimum of 60 units completing GE Areas A through E.

The Department of Psychology is committed to providing a high-quality education to undergraduate and graduate students, helping students understand the central role of science in understanding human behavior, and maintaining a well-rounded faculty that represents all areas of study in the field, including both theoretical and applied interests.

Complete the General Education requirements as indicated in the University catalog.

For more information regarding the Psychology BA requirements meet with an academic advisor or visit the University catalog.

This Roadmap is an advising map to complete the degree program in two years. Please consult your academic advisor as you develop your academic plan.

 

Third Year

Fall Semester
Course
Units
PSYC-XXXX Psychology Course 3
PSYC-XXXX Psychology Course 3
PSYC-XXXX Psychology Course 3
PSYC-XXXX Psychology Course 3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 4
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 15
Spring Semester
Course
Units
PSYC-XXXX Psychology Course 3
PSYC-XXXX Psychology Course 3
PSYC-XXXX Psychology Course 3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Elective Units 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 30
  • If you did not complete prerequisites to the major as defined in the Psychology academic catalog, please consult your academic advisor as you develop your academic plan to complete any necessary prerequisites.
  • Take PSYC 3000, a 2-unit PSYC Research Seminar, and four other Psychology course numbered 3000 and higher. Spread those four courses among our three areas (Psychology as a Natural Science, Psychology as a Social Science, and Psychology as an Applied Science). If you are thinking about applying to our MS graduate program, two of the four courses should be PSYC 3350 and PSYC 3790. If you are thinking about applying for the MS program with a concentration in Behavior Analysis, PSYC 3700 is recommended.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

 

Fourth Year

*Apply for Graduation

Fall Semester
Course
Units
PSYC-XXXX Psychology Course 3
PSYC-XXXX Psychology Course 3
PSYC-XXXX Psychology Course 3
Elective Units 3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 4
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 45
Spring Semester
Course
Units
PSYC-XXXX Psychology Course 3
PSYC-XXXX Psychology Course 3
GE or Electives 3
Elective Units 3
Elective Units 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 60
  • Take a 3-unit WP research seminar in Psychology, and another four Psychology course numbered 3000 and higher. Make sure that between your third and fourth years you have taken at least 6 units (two courses) in Psychology as a Natural Science, at least 6 units (two courses) in Psychology as a Social Science, and at least 6 units (two courses, not counting PSYC 3010) in Psychology as an Applied Science. If you are thinking about applying to our MS graduate program, take PSYC 4770. If you are thinking about applying for the MS program with a concentration in Behavior Analysis, PSYC 4720 is recommended.
  • For additional dates and details to apply for graduation, visit the Graduation Website.