BA: Psychology 2022-2023
The Mission of the Psychology Program of 海角社区 is to provide outstanding academic training in Psychology through a variety of approaches and perspectives.
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Two Year Academic Roadmap
Fall Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PSY
300
Psychological Research and Statistical Methods I
4 Major & GWAR PSY 310 History and Systems of Psychology 3 Major PSY 313 Clinical and Abnormal Psychology 3 Major PSY Student's Choice Upper Division PSY Major Elective 3 Recommended choosing from: PSY 337, 340, 344, 346, 436, 445 to double count with UDGE D
See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor & GE UDGE-D POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 If US Constitution/State & Local Gov't has been met change to Free Elective. Other AIR: US Constitution/ State & Local Govt. Total Units
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Milestones
- Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
- Complete PSY 300: Psychological Research and Statistical Methods I during Fall semester & PSY 301; Psychological Research and Statistical Methods II during Spring semester.
- Consider taking PSY 490 special topics courses to explore unique areas in Psychology. Example topics include: Careers in Psychology.
- Get to know the Psychology faculty and their research areas so you can join in their research after finishing PSY 301.
- Explore internship opportunities. You may receive course credit through PSY 492.
- Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center
- Meet w/ Career Development Services.
Spring Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PSY
301
Psychological Research & Statistical Methods II
4 Major
PSY
317
Theories of Personality
3 Major
PSY
Student's Choice Upper Division PSY Major Elective 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions Major UDGE
Student's Choice UDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE UDGE B HIST Student's Choice US History 3 Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350. If US HIST has been met change to Free Elective. Other AIR: US History Total Units
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Milestones
- Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
- Avoid taking more than one 4-unit course per semester, if possible
- Present your PSY 301 project at the annual Psychology Program Poster Session
- Research career options and graduate school options
- If graduate school is an option, make a list of possible programs, application deadlines and application requirements
- Study for the GRE and take the GRE during the summer if it is required for graduate school application
- Discuss independent study research opportunities with Psychology faculty.
Fall Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PSY 312 Social Psychology 3 Major PSY 314 Behavioral Neuroscience 4 Major PSY Student's Choice Upper Division PSY Major Elective 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions Major UDGE Student's Choice
UDGE C: Arts and Humanities
3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions
Recommended: PSY 338, which double counts with PSY Major Elective and UDGE C.GE UDGE C Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 1 Recommended: UNIV 300 Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline 鈥� October 1st)
- Meet w/ Academic Advisor for Grad Check
- Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center
- Meet w/ Career Development Services
- As a Senior, it is recommended that you meet with your program faculty advisor at least once during your final year
- Consider completing an internship or participating in a faculty-led research project
Spring Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PSY PSY 318 Learning, Cognition, and Perception 4 Major PSY Student's Choice Upper Division PSY Major Elective 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions Major Graduation Requirement Student's Choice Language 3 Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen; if language has been met change to Free Elective. Other Language Graduation Requirement Student's Choice Multicultural Perspectives 3 If Multicultural Requirement has been met change to Free Elective. Other MP Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 1 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Consider completing an internship or participating in a faculty-led research project
- Consider taking a Special Topics course to explore unique areas of Psychology
- Attend Grad Fest
- Complete a graduation check with an Academic Advisor