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Apr 24, 2024
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2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Psychology, B.A.
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Learning Goals and Technical Skills
Students who graduate with a major in psychology should have current knowledge of: the major theories in psychology; the methodologies of psychological research and statistical concepts; the biological processes underlying behavior; sensation, perception, information processing and retention; how behaviors develop and change; how internal, environmental, and social factors influence behavior; individual differences in behavior, including those related to gender, ethnicity, and culture; different perspectives on the origin and treatment of abnormal behavior; ethical issues in teaching, research, and the practice of professional psychology.
Requirements
The psychology curriculum is designed to provide undergraduate students with a broad background in the principles of Psychology.
Lower Division (14 units):
Take all of the following courses:
Upper Division:
- Take 6 units of any upper division psychology courses not used to satisfy the requirements above;
- Take 6 units of upper division units in American Indian Studies; American Studies; Asian and Asian American Studies; Anthropology; Africana Studies; Chicano and Latino Studies; College of Liberal Arts (CLA prefix) courses; Communication Studies; Comparative World Literature & Classics; Economics; English; Environmental Science and Policy; Geography; History; Human Development; International Studies; Journalism & Public Relations; Linguistics; Philosophy; Political Science; Religious Studies; Romance, German, Russian Languages and Literatures; Sociology; Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies. At least 3 units must have an emphasis in contemporary U.S. ethnic studies. A list of acceptable ethnic studies courses may be obtained from the Psychology Resource Office in PSY 206.
Take the following course:
Take two courses (6 units) from the following:
Take two courses (6 units) from the following:
Take two courses (6 units) from different groups:
Take 6 units of 400-level PSY courses.
No more than 3 units from the following may be counted in this category. PSY 499 cannot be counted to satisfy this requirement.
Psychology Resource Office
The mission of the Psychology Resource Office (Pro-PSY room 206) is to prepare psychology majors for life after graduation. PRO provides students with guidance to get the most out of their education in order to best achieve their future career goals. Some of our most popular resources include: 1) learning about the department (e.g. what specific courses are like) 2) how to get involved in important activities (e.g., research, internships), 3) finding out about graduate school programs and how to maximize their application’s competitiveness, and 4) how to find job opportunities with a Psychology B.A. PRO also provides a one-on-one mentoring program called PALS (PRO Academic Life Solutions) to assist psychology majors with maximizing their academic success and to explore graduate school/ career goals.
Admission Requirements
- Admission to the major.
- At least a 3.5 GPA in all Psychology courses.
- At least a 3.25 overall GPA.
- Signed contract from a psychology faculty member agreeing to serve as Honors Thesis Chair.
- Submission of honors application to the Psychology Honors Advisory Committee.
- Commitment to three semesters in the Honors program
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