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Dec 04, 2024
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2023-2024 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Roadmap: B.A. in Psychology
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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 four years. Please consult your academic advisor as you develop your academic plan.
First Year
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Fall Semester
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Course
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Units
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| GE Course or PSYC Course |
3 |
| GE Courses (3) |
9 |
| Elective Units |
3 |
| Total Units |
15 |
| Cumulative Total |
15 |
Spring Semester
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Course
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Units
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| GE Course or PSYC Course |
3 |
| GE Courses (3) |
9 |
| Elective Units |
3 |
| Total Units |
15 |
| Cumulative Total |
30 |
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In your first or second year, take PSYC 2010, PSYC 2020, and a statistics course (MATH 1600, MATH 1610, or MATH 1620).
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PSYC 2005 is recommended but not required.
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To view prerequisites to the major, visit the Psychology academic catalog
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Second Year
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Fall Semester
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Course
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Units
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| GE Course or PSYC Course |
3 |
| GE Courses (3) |
9 |
| Elective Units |
3 |
| Total Units |
15 |
| Cumulative Total |
45 |
Spring Semester
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Course
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Units
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| GE Course or PSYC Course |
3 |
| GE Courses (2) |
6 |
| Elective Units |
6 |
| Total Units |
15 |
| Cumulative Total |
60 |
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In your first or second year, take PSYC 2010, PSYC 2020, and a statistics course (MATH 1600, MATH 1610, or MATH 1620).
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PSYC 2005 is recommended but not required.
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Third Year
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Fall Semester
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Course
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Units
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| Psychology Course |
3 |
| Psychology Course |
3 |
| Psychology Course |
3 |
| Psychology Course |
3 |
| Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) |
3 |
| Total Units |
15 |
| Cumulative Total |
75 |
Spring Semester
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Course
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Units
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| Psychology Course |
3 |
| Psychology Course |
3 |
| Psychology Course |
3 |
| Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) |
3 |
| Elective Units |
3 |
| Total Units |
15 |
| Cumulative Total |
90 |
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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.
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Fourth Year
*Apply for Graduation
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Fall Semester
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Course
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Units
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| Psychology Course |
3 |
| Psychology Course |
3 |
| Psychology Course |
3 |
| Psychology Course |
3 |
| Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) |
3 |
| Total Units |
15 |
| Cumulative Total |
105 |
Spring Semester
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Course
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Units
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| Psychology Course |
3 |
| Psychology Course |
3 |
| GE or Elective Course |
3 |
| Elective Units |
3 |
| Elective Units |
3 |
| Total Units |
15 |
| Cumulative Total |
120 |
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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.
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For additional dates and details to apply for graduation, visit the Graduation Website.
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