Psychology, B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology is both preparations for advanced study and a terminal liberal arts degree.

The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology is 180 units, of which 76-79 units are in the major depending on the courses selected. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free electives.

Advisement

Psychology majors should file an official program with the department, preferably in their first quarter of attendance, but under no circumstances later than the first quarter of their junior year.

Requirements for the Major (76-79 units)

The major requires a lower division core of 17 units, an upper division core of 19 to 20 units and 40 to 42 units of electives from designated categories as explained below. All psychology majors must receive a grade of C- or higher in all psychology courses.

Lower Division Core Courses (17 units)

Upper Division Core Courses (19-20 units)

PSY 302 - Inferential Statistics in Psychology (5)
PSY 304 - Research Methods in Psychology (6)
PSY 308 - History and Systems of Psychology (4)
One course from Group V see below (4-5 units)

Upper Division Electives (40-42)

Select two courses each from Groups I-IV (32 units). Select any two additional courses from Groups I-V (8-10 units). A total of four units of courses listed in The Applied Psychology / Community Engagement Category can be taken toward fulfillment of upper division elective requirements and applied to any group.

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Psychology, B.A.

Advisement

Requirements for the Major (76-79 units)

Lower Division Core Courses (17 units)

Upper Division Core Courses (19-20 units)

Upper Division Electives (40-42)

Group I : Developmental

Group II: Social /Community

Group III: Brain, Behavior, and Cognition

Group IV: Individual/Abnormal

Group V: Methodology

Applied Psychology / Community Engagement Category: