Psychology, B.A.

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

The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology is 120 units, of which 50-51 units are in the major depending on the courses selected.

Students interested in Early Childhood Education should take 2 courses from Group I, and PSY 3430 and PSY 4210 (12 units).
Students interested in Applied Behavior Analysis should take PSY 3950 , PSY 4170 , PSY 4210 , PSY 4280 , PSY 4400 , and PSY 4770 (18 units).

Requirements for the Major (50 - 51 units)

The major requires a lower division core of 9 units, an upper division core of 17-18 units and 24 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 (9 units)

Upper Division Core Courses (17-18 units)

PSY 3020 - Statistics in Psychology (4)
PSY 3040 - Research Methods in Psychology (4)
PSY 3080 - History and Systems of Psychology (3)
Select one course from Group V below (3 - 4 units)
Select one course from Group VI below (3 units)

Group V: Methodology

Students are required to take one course as indicated above.

Group VI: Applied Psychology / Community Engagement

Students are required to take one course as indicated above.

Upper Division Electives (24 units)

Select two courses each from Groups I-IV (24 units).

In addition to the two core courses selected from Groups V and VI, one course each from these two groups may be taken, to substitute two electives from Groups I-VI, to satisfy the upper division elective requirement.

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Psychology, B.A.

Requirements for the Major (50 - 51 units)

Lower Division Core Courses (9 units)

Upper Division Core Courses (17-18 units)

Group V: Methodology

Group VI: Applied Psychology / Community Engagement

Upper Division Electives (24 units)

Group I : Developmental

Group II: Social / Community

Group III: Brain, Behavior, and Cognition

Group IV: Individual / Abnormal