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Nov 26, 2024
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2009-2010 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Psychology B.A.
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View information for the Department of Psychology , including Learning Objectives for the department and its programs.
The major program is designed for those who (1) wish to extend their education in the liberal arts with an emphasis on psychology, (2) plan to enter a profession or occupation in which a strong background in psychology is necessary, or (3) wish to prepare for graduate work in psychology.
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2. Foundations of Psychology:
(10 units)
Receive a passing letter grade or credit in all of the following prerequisites to the major:
Note: Students are advised to complete these courses as soon as possible since they are prerequisites to many upper-division psychology courses. Note:
Students are advised to complete these courses as soon as possible since they are prerequisites to many upper-division psychology courses.
3. Social Sciences:
(3 units)
Receive a passing letter grade or credit in any one of the following courses in supporting fields: 4. Biological Sciences:
(4 units)
Receive a passing letter grade or credit in either of the following courses or course combinations in supporting fields: 5. Complete the major of at least 33 upper-division units, as described below and approved by the major adviser.
A passing letter grade of D- or higher is required in most courses for the major. No minor or concentration is required. Students seeking an exemption from any of the requirements for the major should consult with their major advisers and file a petition with the Chair of the Psychology Department. The Major
(33 units minimum)
The major in Psychology requires a minimum of 9 units in Research Skills and a minimum of 24 units in the Science of Psychology. Research Skills
(9 unit minimum) A. Experimental Methods and Design
(4 units)
Receive a passing letter grade in PSYC 3000 Experimental Methods and Design (4 units).
Note:
Students are advised to take PSYC 3000 immediately after completing PSYC 2020 and MATH 1600. These courses may not be taken concurrently with PSYC 3000.
B. Research Seminars
(5 unit minimum)
Receive a passing grade in two Research Seminars, one of which must be at the 4000 level. The 4000-level seminar must be taken after passing PSYC 3000; the courses cannot be taken concurrently. Seminars at the 4000 level are WP courses and require a letter grade of C- or better. They require completion of a CR/NC co-requisite as well as the seminar itself. Students must pass the writing proficiency screening test (WPST) before they can be admitted to any WP course.
Note: Students are reminded to check course prerequisites when selecting Research Seminars; enrollment requires completion of one or more prerequisites and may require enrollment in a corequisite course. The Science of Psychology
(24 unit minimum)
Receive a passing letter grade in 24 units of upper-division Psychology, selecting from areas C through F below. Courses may be taken on a CR/NC basis only if letter grading is not offered. No more than 6 units of Credit-graded courses can be applied toward the major.
A minimum of 6 units each must be completed in areas C, D, and E. Either upper-division Psychology courses or an additional 6 units will bring the total to 24 units. These are elective courses. Additional Research Seminars beyond the two required also may be used to meet the 24-unit minimum.
Coursework in Area F is not required, but is strongly recommended for students planning graduate work in psychology. These students should also check prerequisites for admission to their graduate program(s) of choice when selecting courses for the undergraduate major. Fieldwork, internships, and cooperative education may together contribute no more than 3 units toward the major.
Note: Students are reminded to check course descriptions carefully when selecting 4000-level classes; enrollment may require completion of one or more prerequisites. C. Psychology as a Natural Science
(6 units minimum) D. Psychology as a Social Science
(6 units minimum) E. Psychology as an Applied Science
(6 units minimum) F. Psychology as an Integrated Science
(0 unit minimum)
These courses are recommended for students planning graduate work in Psychology and those interested in developing more understanding of Psychology as an integrated discipline. Students entering doctoral programs after graduation are advised to complete History of Psychology and/or a Senior Honors Thesis. Students entering applied graduate programs (e.g., Counseling Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or Clinical Psychology) should do appropriate fieldwork under advisement from a faculty member from that discipline. The Concentrations
Psychology majors need not select a concentration. However, concentrations in Developmental Psychology and Experimental Psychology are available. Developmental Psychology Concentration
The concentration in Developmental Psychology provides an opportunity to study human developmental processes from a psychological perspective. The concentration prepares students for careers in such settings as child development centers, child welfare clinics, and related agencies. Moreover, it provides the academic background for those planning graduate work in Developmental Psychology and related fields. In addition to a firm grounding in basic psychology, the concentration extends psychological principles to various aspects of human development.
To view concentration requirements, click here . Experimental Psychology Concentration
The Experimental Psychology concentration is tailored for the undergraduate psychology major who intends to pursue graduate training in the area of experimental or clinical psychology. It provides a strong background in the area of statistics and experimental methodology, which are two areas required for admission by psychology graduate schools. In addition to methodology, the student is exposed to a greater breadth of content areas in the field of experimental psychology than is required by the major. Finally, the student is provided with technical skills that greatly enhance the ability to conduct independent research, a requirement of graduate programs.
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