Mar 28, 2024  
University Catalog 2022-2023 
    
University Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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).
  • 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.

 

Requirements for the Major (50 or 51 units)


Upper Division Core Courses (17 or 18 units)


Upper Division Electives (24 units)


Select up to two courses each from Groups I-IV (18-24 units).

Substitute Selection (0-6 units): students may select one 3-unit course each from Groups V and VI, however, courses that have been taken to satisfy the core requirements cannot be double-counted for Upper Division Electives.

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