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Psychology Department

BS - Psychology

The BS degree is most appropriate for those students planning a research career (including most students intending to pursue a Ph.D. in Psychology) as well as those students using a psychology background as part of their preparation for medical school. In all cases, students should seek early and frequent advice from departmental advisors.


Course Requirements

General Education Requirements42
Of the 51 units required by the university, 9 may be satisfied by specified major and support requirements. Consult major advisor for details.
American Institutions(6)
Of the 6 units required by the university, all may be satisfied within general education requirements as specified in the schedule of classes.
Physical Education2
Preparation for the Major12-14
BIOL 021 or BIOL 065 (3-4); Complete nine units from: BIOL 101, BIOL 109, CHEM 001A or CHEM 030A, CHEM 001B or CHEM 030B, PHIL 110, PHIL 160 (9)
Required Courses in Psychology53-55
Lower Division Core9
PSYC 001, PSYC 030 and STAT 095
Upper Division44-46
PSYC 100W, PSYC 102, PSYC 110, PSYC 117, PSYC 120, PSYC 139, PSYC 154 and STAT 115 (24); PSYC 129, PSYC 160 or PSYC 170 (3); Complete two courses from: PSYC 135, PSYC 155, PSYC 158 (6); Complete two courses from: PSYC 121A, PSYC 121B, PSYC 121C (4); PSYC 190 or PSYC 195 (3); one upper division psychology elective (2-3); one upper or lower division psychology elective (2-3)
Electives7-11

Total Units:120