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Department of
Psychology
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
with a concentration in
Developmental Psychology
or Experimental Psychology
Master of Arts*
Master of Science*
with a concentration in
Behavior Analysis
or Counseling Psychology
*See the Graduate Catalog.
The University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with an interdepartmental major in Psychology and any other two disciplines within the Social Sciences. (See the Social Sciences section, this catalog.)
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
The major program is designed for those who (1) wish to extend their education in the liberal arts with an emphasis on psychology, (2) plan to enter a profession or occupation in which a strong background in psychology is necessary, or (3) wish to prepare for graduate work in psychology.
Requirements:
- Complete University General Education requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree (51 units minimum).
- Foundations of Psychology: Receive a passing letter grade or credit in all of the following prerequisites to the major (10 units):
PSYC 2010 Introduction to Psychology, 3 units, or equivalent
PSYC 2020 Introduction to Psychological Methods, 3?units, or equivalent
MATH 1600 Statistics, 4 units, or equivalent
Note: Students are advised to complete these courses as soon as possible since they are prerequisites to many upper-division psychology courses.
- Social Sciences: Receive a passing letter grade or credit in any one of the following courses in supporting fields (3?units):
ANTH 2060 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, 3?units, or equivalent
COGS 2100 Introduction to Cognitive Studies, 3?units, or equivalent
COMM 2011 Introduction to Communication Studies, 3 units, or equivalent
SOCL 1010 Introduction to Sociology, 3 units, or equivalent
- Biological Sciences: Receive a passing letter grade or credit in either of the following courses or course combinations in supporting fields (4 units):
BIOL 1010 Principles of Biology, 3 units, and BIOL 1020-1029 Special Laboratory Studies, 1 unit, or equivalent
ZOOL 1050 Introduction to Zoology, 4 units, or equivalent
- Complete the major of at least 33 upper-division units, as described below and approved by the major adviser. A passing letter grade of D- or higher is required in most courses for the major. No minor or concentration is required. Students seeking an exemption from any of the requirements for the major should consult with their major advisers and file a petition with the Chair of the Psychology Department.
The Major (33 units minimum)
The major in Psychology requires a minimum of 9 units in Research Skills and a minimum of 24 units in the Science of Psychology.
Research Skills (9 unit minimum)
- Experimental Methods and Design (4 units)
Receive a letter grade of C- or better in PSYC 3000 Experimental Methods and Design (4?units), and a credit in PSYC 3002 Experimental Methods and Design Laboratory (0 units). PSYC 3002 must be taken in conjunction with PSYC 3000.
Note: Students are advised to take PSYC 3000 immediately after completing PSYC 2020 and MATH 1600.
- Research Seminars (5 unit minimum)
Receive a passing grade in two Research Seminars, one of which must be at the 4000 level. Seminars at the 4000 level are WP courses and require a letter grade of C- or better. They require completion of a CR/NC co-requisite as well as the seminar itself. Students must pass the writing proficiency screening test (WPST) before they can be admitted to any WP course.
Note: Students are reminded to check course prerequisites when selecting Research Seminars; enrollment requires completion of one or more prerequisites and may require enrollment in a corequisite course.
PSYC 3405 Research Seminar in the Psychology of Perception, 2 units
PSYC 3610 Applied Behavior Analysis Research Seminar, 2 units
PSYC 3705 Research Seminar in Human Learning, 2 units
PSYC 3800 Experimental Psychology Research Seminar, 2 units
PSYC 4102 Research Seminar in Neuroscience (WP), 3 units
(with co-requisite PSYC 4103, 0 units)
PSYC 4120 Human Development Research Seminar (WP), 3 units
(with co-requisite PSYC 4123, 0 units)
PSYC 4310 Research Seminar in Social Psychology (WP), 3 units
(with co-requisite PSYC 4313, 0 units)
PSYC 4410 Research Seminar in Cognitive Psychology (WP), 3 units
(with co-requisite PSYC 4413, 0 units)
PSYC 4725 Experimental Analysis of Behavior Research Seminar (WP), 3 units
(with co-requisite PSYC 4726, 0 units)
The Science of Psychology (24 unit minimum)
Receive a passing letter grade in 24 units of upper-division Psychology, selecting from areas C through F below. Courses may be taken on a CR/NC basis only if letter grading is not offered. No more than 6 units of Credit-graded courses can be applied toward the major.
A minimum of 6 units each must be completed in areas C, D, and E. Additional Research Seminars beyond the two required also may be used to meet the 24-unit minimum.
Coursework in Area F is not required, but is strongly recommended for students planning graduate work in psychology. These students should also check prerequisites for admission to their graduate program(s) of choice when selecting courses for the undergraduate major. Fieldwork, internships, and cooperative education may together contribute no more than 3 units toward the major.
Note: Students are reminded to check course descriptions carefully when selecting 4000-level classes; enrollment may require completion of one or more prerequisites.
- Psychology as a Natural Science (6 units minimum)
PSYC 3090 Comparative Animal Behavior, 3 units
PSYC 3100 Introduction to Physiological Psychology, 3 units
PSYC 3400 Introduction to Perception, 3 units
PSYC 3700 Introduction to Learning and Motivation, 3 units
PSYC 4110 Behavior Genetics, 3 units
PSYC 4250 Drugs and Behavior, 3 units
PSYC 4400 Cognitive Processes, 3 units
PSYC 4700 Intelligence, 3 units
PSYC 4720 Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 3 units
PSYC 4995 Seminar in Psychopharmacology, 3 units
- Psychology as a Social Science (6 units minimum)
PSYC 3140 Human Development I: Childhood, 3 units
PSYC 3240 Human Development II: Adolescence, 3 units
PSYC 3310 Introduction to Social Psychology, 3 units
PSYC 3320 Introduction to Personality, 3 units
PSYC 3340 Human Development III: Adulthood and Aging, 3 units
PSYC 3350 Introduction to the Study of Abnormal Behavior, 3 units
PSYC 3660 Psychology of Women, 3 units
PSYC 4810 Intimate Relationships, 3 units
PSYC 4850 Stereotyping and Prejudice, 3 units
- Psychology as an Applied Science (6 units minimum)
PSYC 3010 Child Abuse and Neglect, 1 unit
PSYC 3160 Introduction to Psychological Testing, 3 units
PSYC 3550 Early Intervention with High-Risk Children, 4 units
PSYC 3790 Introduction to Counseling Theory, 3 units
PSYC 4130 Psychological Disorders of Children, 3?units
PSYC 4150 Learning Disabilities, 3 units
PSYC 4320 Forensic Psychology, 3 units
PSYC 4440 Psychology of Workplace Performance, 3 units
PSYC 4550 Practicum with Exceptional Children, 3 units
PSYC 4560 Theory of Instructional Design, 3 units
PSYC 4750 Applied Behavior Analysis in the Classroom, 3 units
PSYC 4770 Introduction to Counseling Techniques, 3 units
PSYC 4790 Analyzing and Changing Human Behavior, 3 units
PSYC 4820 Group Dynamics: Theory and Application, 3 units
- Psychology as an Integrated Science (0 unit minimum)
These courses are recommended for students planning graduate work in Psychology and those interested in developing more understanding of Psychology as an integrated discipline. Students entering doctoral programs after graduation are advised to complete History of Psychology and/or a Senior Honors Thesis. Students entering applied graduate programs (e.g., Counseling Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or Clinical Psychology) should do appropriate fieldwork under advisement from a faculty member from that discipline.
PSYC 4020 History of Psychology, 3 units
PSYC 4900 Advanced General Psychology, 3 units
PSYC 4910 Cooperative Education, 2-4 units
PSYC 4930 Psychology Colloquium, 1 unit
PSYC 4940 Fieldwork in Psychology, 1-2 units
PSYC 4950 Selected Topics in Psychology, 1-5 units
PSYC 4980 Individual Study, 1-4 units
PSYC 4990 Senior Honors Thesis, 3 units
Concentration in Developmental Psychology
Psychology majors need not select a concentration. However, the concentration in Developmental Psychology provides an opportunity to study human developmental processes from a psychological perspective. The concentration prepares students for careers in such settings as child development centers, child welfare clinics, and related agencies. Moreover, it provides the academic background for those planning graduate work in Developmental Psychology and related fields. In addition to a firm grounding in basic psychology, the concentration extends psychological principles to various aspects of human development.
Requirements
- Complete University General Education requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree (51 units minimum).
- Foundations of Psychology: Receive a passing letter grade or credit in all of the following prerequisites to the major (10 units):
PSYC 2010 Introduction to Psychology, 3 units, or equivalent
PSYC 2020 Introduction to Psychological Methods, 3 units, or equivalent
MATH 1600 Statistics, 4 units, or equivalent
Note: Students are advised to complete these courses as soon as possible, since they are prerequisites to many upper-division psychology courses.
- Social Sciences: Receive a passing letter grade or credit in any one of the following courses in supporting fields (3 units):
ANTH 2060 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, 3 units, or equivalent
COGS 2100 Introduction to Cognitive Studies, 3 units, or equivalent
COMM 2011 Introduction to Communication Studies, 3 units or equivalent
SOCL 1010 Introduction to Sociology, 3 units, or equivalent
- Biological Sciences: Receive a passing letter grade or credit in either of the following courses or course combinations in supporting fields (4 units):
BIOL 1010 Principles of Biology, 3?units, and BIOL 1020-1029 Special Laboratory Studies, 1 unit, or equivalent
ZOOL 1050 Introduction to Zoology, 4 units, or equivalent
- Complete the major of at least 36 upper-division units, as described below and approved by the major adviser. A passing letter grade of a D- or higher is required in most courses for the major. No minor is required. Students seeking an exemption from any of the requirements for the major should consult with their major advisers and file a petition with the chair of the Psychology Department.
The Major (36 units minimum)
The major in Psychology with a Concentration in Developmental Psychology requires a minimum of 9 units in Research Skills and a minimum of 27 units in the Science of Psychology.
Research Skills (9 units minimum)
- Experimental Methods and Design (4 units)
Receive a passing letter grade of C- or better in PSYC 3000 Experimental Methods and Design (4 units), and a credit in PSYC 3002 Experimental Methods and Design Laboratory (0 units). PSYC 3002 must be taken in conjunction with PSYC 3000.
Note: Students are advised to take PSYC 3000 immediately after completing PSYC 2020 and MATH 1600.
- Research Seminars (5 units minimum)
Note: Check course prerequisites when selecting Research Seminars; enrollment requires completion of one or more prerequisites.
- Receive a letter grade of C- or better in the Research Seminar below. This is a WP course and requires completion of a CR/NC co-requisite as well as the seminar itself. Students must pass the writing proficiency screening test (WPST) before they can be admitted to this WP course.
PSYC 4120 Human Development Research Seminar (WP); 3 units
(with co-requisite PSYC 4123, 0 units)
- Receive a passing letter grade in one additional Research Seminar, selecting from the list below. Seminars at the 4000 level are WP courses and require letter grades of C- or better. They require completion of a CR/NC co-requisite as well as the seminar itself.
Students must pass the writing proficiency screening test (WPST) before they can be admitted to any WP course.
PSYC 3405 Research Seminar in the Psychology of Perception, 2 units
PSYC 3610 Applied Behavior Analysis Research Seminar, 2 units
PSYC 3705 Research Seminar in Human Learning, 2 units
PSYC 3800 Experimental Psychology Research Seminar, 2 units
PSYC 4102 Research Seminar in Neuroscience (WP), 3 units
(with co-requisite PSYC 4103, 0 units)
PSYC 4310 Research Seminar in Social Psychology (WP), 3 units
(with co-requisite PSYC 4313, 0 units)
PSYC 4410 Research Seminar in Cognitive Psychology (WP), 3 units
(with co-requisite PSYC 4413, 0 units)
PSYC 4725 Experimental Analysis of Behavior Research Seminar (WP), 3 units (with co-requisite PSYC 4726, 0 units)
The Science of Psychology (27 unit minimum)
Receive a passing letter grade (D- or higher) in 27 units of upper-division Psychology, selecting from areas C through F below. Courses may be taken on CR/NC basis only if letter grading is not offered. No more than 6 units of Credit-graded courses can be applied toward the major.
A minimum of 6 units each must be completed in areas C, D and E. A minimum of 9 units is required in area G. Coursework in Area H is not required, but is strongly recommended for students planning graduate work in Psychology. These students should also check prerequisites for admission to their graduate program(s) of choice when selecting courses for the undergraduate major. Fieldwork, internships, and cooperative education may together contribute no more than 3 units toward the major.
Note: Check course descriptions carefully when selecting 4000-level classes; enrollment may require completion of one or more prerequisites.
- Psychology as a Natural Science (6 units minimum)
PSYC 3090 Comparative Animal Behavior, 3 units
PSYC 3100 Introduction to Physiological Psychology, 3 units
PSYC 3400 Introduction to Perception, 3?units
PSYC 3700 Introduction to Learning and Motivation, 3 units
PSYC 4110 Behavior Genetics, 3 units
PSYC 4250 Drugs and Behavior, 3 units
PSYC 4400 Cognitive Processes, 3 units
PSYC 4700 Intelligence, 3 units
PSYC 4720 Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 3 units
PSYC 4995 Seminar in Psychopharmacology, 3 units
- Psychology as a Social Science (6 units minimum)
- Receive a passing letter grade in the course below:
PSYC 3140 Human Development I: Childhood, 3 units
- Complete three additional units with a passing letter grade, selecting from the
list below:
PSYC 3240 Human Development II: Adolescence, 3 units
PSYC 3310 Introduction to Social Psychology, 3 units
PSYC 3320 Introduction to Personality, 3 units
PSYC 3340 Human Development III: Adulthood and Aging, 3 units
PSYC 3350 Introduction to the Study of Abnormal Behavior, 3 units
PSYC 3660 Psychology of Women, 3 units
PSYC 4810 Intimate Relationships, 3 units
PSYC 4850 Stereotyping and Prejudice, 3 units
- Psychology as an Applied Science (6 units minimum)
PSYC 3010 Child Abuse and Neglect, 1 unit
PSYC 3160 Introduction to Psychological Testing, 3?units
PSYC 3550 Early Intervention with High-Risk Children, 4 units
PSYC 3790 Introduction to Counseling Theory, 3 units
PSYC 4130 Psychological Disorders of Children, 3 units
PSYC 4150 Learning Disabilities, 3 units
PSYC 4320 Forensic Psychology, 3 units
PSYC 4440 Psychology of Workplace Performance, 3 units
PSYC 4550 Practicum with Exceptional Children, 3 units
PSYC 4650 Theory of Instructional Design, 3 units
PSYC 4750 Applied Behavior Analysis in the Classroom, 3 units
PSYC 4770 Introduction to Counseling Techniques, 3 units
PSYC 4790 Analyzing and Changing Human Behavior, 3 units
PSYC 4820 Group Dynamics: Theory and Application, 3 units
- Human Development Electives (9 units minimum)
Take a minimum of 9 units beyond those completed in Areas C through E, selecting
from the courses below.
PSYC 3160 Introduction to Psychological Testing, 3 units
CDEV 3170 Early Cognitive Development, 3 units
CDEV 3180 Early Social and Emotional Development, 3 units
PSYC 3240 Human Development II: Adolescence, 3 units
CDEV 3320 Infant Development and Group Care, 3 units
PSYC 3340 Human Development III: Adulthood and Aging, 3 units
PSYC 3550 Early Intervention with High-Risk Children, 4 units
PSYC 4110 Behavior Genetics, 3 units
PSYC 4130 Psychological Disorders of Children, 3 units
PSYC 4150 Learning Disabilities, 3 units
- Psychology as an Integrated Science (0 unit minimum)
These courses are recommended for students planning graduate work in Psychology and those interested in developing more understanding of Psychology as an integrated discipline. Students entering applied doctoral programs after graduation are advised to complete History of Psychology and/or a Senior Honors Thesis. Students entering applied graduate programs (e.g., Counseling Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or Clinical Psychology) should do appropriate fieldwork under advisement from a faculty member from that discipline.
PSYC 4020 History of Psychology, 3 units
PSYC 4900 Advance General Psychology, 3 units
PSYC 4910 Cooperative Education, 2-4 units
PSYC 4930 Psychology Colloquium, 1 unit
PSYC 4940 Fieldwork in Psychology, 1-2 units
PSYC 4950 Selected Topics in Psychology, 1-5 units
PSYC 4980 Individual Study, 1-4 units
PSYC 4990 Senior Honors Thesis, 3 units
Concentration in Experimental Psychology
Students majoring in Psychology need not select a concentration. However, the Experimental Psychology concentration is tailored for the undergraduate psychology major who intends to pursue graduate training in the area of experimental or clinical psychology. It provides a strong background in the area of statistics and experimental methodology, which are two areas required for admission by psychology graduate schools. In addition to methodology, the student is exposed to a greater breadth of content areas in the field of experimental psychology than is required by the major. Finally, the student is provided with technical skills that greatly enhance the ability to conduct independent research, a requirement of graduate programs.
Requirements
- Complete University General Education requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree (51 units minimum).
- Foundations of Psychology: Receive a passing letter grade or credit in all of the following prerequisites to the major (10 units):
PSYC 2010 Introduction to Psychology, 3 units, or equivalent
PSYC 2020 Introduction to Psychological Methods, 3 units, or equivalent
MATH 1600 Statistics, 4 units, or equivalent
Note: Students are advised to complete these courses as soon as possible, since they are prerequisites to many upper-division psychology courses.
- Social Sciences: Receive a passing letter grade or credit in any one of the following courses in supporting fields (3 units):
ANTH 2060 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, 3 units, or equivalent
COGS 2100 Introduction to Cognitive Studies, 3 units, or equivalent
COMM 2011 Introduction to Communication Studies, 3 units or equivalent
SOCL 1010 Introduction to Sociology, 3 units, or equivalent
- Biological Sciences: Receive a passing letter grade or credit in either of the following courses or course combinations in supporting fields (4 units):
BIOL 1010 Principles of Biology, 3?units, and BIOL 1020-1029 Special Laboratory Studies, 1 unit, or equivalent
ZOOL 1050 Introduction to Zoology, 4 units, or equivalent
- Complete the major of at least 39 upper-division units, as described below and approved by the major adviser. A passing letter grade of a D- or higher is required in most courses for the major.
No minor is required. Students seeking an exemption from any of the requirements for the major should consult with their major advisers and file a petition with the chair of the Psychology Department.
The Major (39 units minimum)
The major in Psychology with a Concentration in Experimental Psychology requires a minimum of 12 units in Research Skills and a minimum of 27 units in the Science of Psychology.
Research Skills (12 unit minimum)
- Experimental Methods and Design (4 units)
Receive a letter grade of C- or better in PSYC 3000 Experimental Methods and Design (4 units), and a credit in PSYC 3002 Experimental Methods and Design Laboratory (0 units). PSYC 3002 must be taken in conjunction with PSYC 3000.
Note: Students are advised to take PSYC 3000 immediately after completing PSYC 2020 and MATH 1600.
- Research Seminars (5 unit minimum)
Receive a passing letter grade in two Research Seminars, one of which must be at the 4000 level. Seminars at the 4000 level are WP courses and require a letter grade of C- or better. They require completion of a CR/NC co-requisite as well as the seminar itself. Students must pass the writing proficiency screening test (WPST) before they can be admitted to any WP course.
Note: Students are reminded to check course prerequisites when selecting Research Seminars; enrollment requires completion of one or more prerequisites.
PSYC 3405 Research Seminar in the Psychology of Perception, 2 units
PSYC 3610 Applied Behavior Analysis Research Seminar, 2 units
PSYC 3705 Research Seminar in Human Learning, 2 units
PSYC 3800 Experimental Psychology Research Seminar, 2 units
PSYC 4102 Research Seminar in Neuroscience (WP), 3 units (with co-requisite
PSYC 4103, 0 units)
PSYC 4120 Human Development Research Seminar (WP), 3 units
(with co-requisite PSYC 4123, 0 units)
PSYC 4310 Research Seminar in Social Psychology (WP), 3 units
(with co-requisite PSYC 4313, 0 units)
PSYC 4410 Research Seminar in Cognitive Psychology (WP), 3 units
(with co-requisite PSYC 4413, 0 units)
PSYC 4725 Experimental Analysis of Behavior Research Seminar (WP), 3 units (with co-requisite PSYC 4726, 0 units)
- Senior Thesis (3 unit minimum)
Receive a passing letter grade in PSYC 4990 Senior Honors Thesis (3 units), or a passing letter grade in two additional research seminars (5-6 units), selecting from those not used to meet the Science of Psychology requirement described below.
The Science of Psychology (27 unit minimum)
Receive a passing letter grade in 27 units of upper-division Psychology, selecting from areas D through H below. Courses may be taken on a CR/NC basis only if letter grading is not offered. No more than 6 units of Credit-graded courses can be applied toward the major.
A minimum of 6 units each must be completed in areas D, E, and F. A minimum of 9 units is required in area F. Coursework in Area G is not required, but is strongly recommended for students planning graduate work in psychology. These students should also check prerequisites for admission to their graduate program(s) of choice when selecting courses for the undergraduate major. Fieldwork, internships, and cooperative education may together contribute no more than 3 units toward the major.
Note: Students are reminded to check course descriptions carefully when selecting 4000 level classes; enrollment may require completion of one or more prerequisites.
- Psychology as a Natural Science (6 unit minimum)
PSYC 3090 Comparative Animal Behavior; 3 units
PSYC 3100 Introduction to Physiological Psychology, 3 units
PSYC 3400 Introduction to Perception, 3 units
PSYC 3700 Introduction to Learning and Motivation, 3 units
PSYC 4110 Behavior Genetics, 3 units
PSYC 4250 Drugs and Behavior, 3 units
PSYC 4400 Cognitive Processes, 3 units
PSYC 4700 Intelligence, 3 units
PSYC 4720 Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 3 units
PSCY 4995 Seminar in Psychopharmacology, 3 unit
- Psychology as a Social Science (6 unit minimum)
PSYC 3140 Human Development I: Childhood, 3 units
PSYC 3240 Human Development II: Adolescence, 3 units
PSYC 3310 Introduction to Social Psychology, 3 units
PSYC 3320 Introduction to Personality, 3 units
PSYC 3340 Human Development III: Adulthood and Aging, 3 units
PSYC 3350 Introduction to the Study of Abnormal Behavior, 3 units
PSYC 3660 Psychology of Women, 3 units
PSYC 4810 Intimate Relationships, 3 units
PSYC 4850 Stereotyping and Prejudice, 3 units
- Psychology as an Applied Science (6 unit minimum)
PSYC 3010 Child Abuse and Neglect, 1 unit
PSYC 3160 Introduction to Psychological Testing, 3 units
PSYC 3550 Early Intervention with High-Risk Children, 4 units
PSYC 3790 Introduction to Counseling Theory, 3 units
PSYC 4130 Psychological Disorders of Children, 3 units
PSYC 4150 Learning Disabilities, 3 units
PSYC 4320 Forensic Psychology, 3 units
PSYC 4440 Psychology of Workplace Performance, 3 units
PSYC 4550 Practicum with Exceptional Children, 3 units
PSYC 4560 Theory of Instructional Design, 3 units
PSYC 4750 Applied Behavior Analysis in the Classroom, 3 units
PSYC 4770 Introduction to Counseling Techniques, 3 units
PSYC 4790 Analyzing and Changing Human Behavior, 3 units
PSYC 4820 Group Dynamics: Theory and Application, 3 units
- Experimental Psychology Electives (9 unit minimum)
Take a minimum of 9 units beyond those completed in Areas A through F, selecting from the courses below. Students entering doctoral programs after graduation are advised to complete History of Psychology as one of their electives.
PSYC 3090 Comparative Animal Behavior, 3 units
PSYC 3100 Introduction to Physiological Psychology, 3 units
PSYC 3140 Human Development I: Childhood, 3 units
PSYC 3310 Introduction to Social Psychology, 3 units
PSYC 3400 Introduction to Perception, 3 units
PSYC 3405 Research Seminar in the Psychology of Perception, 2 units
PSYC 3610 Applied Behavior Analysis Research Seminar, 2 units
PSYC 3700 Introduction to Learning and Motivation, 3 units
PSYC 3705 Research Seminar in Human Learning, 2 units
PSYC 3800 Experimental Psychology Research Seminar, 2 units
PSYC 4020 History of Psychology, 3 units
PSYC 4102 Research Seminar in Neuroscience (WP), 3 units
(with co-requisite PSYC 4103, 0 units)
PSYC 4110 Behavior Genetics, 3 units
PSYC 4120 Human Development Research Seminar (WP), 3 units
(with co-requisite PSYC 4123, 0 units)
PSYC 4310 Research Seminar in Social Psychology (WP), 3 units
(with co-requisite PSYC 4313, 0 units)
PSYC 4400 Cognitive Processes, 3 units
PSYC 4410 Research Seminar in Cognitive Psychology (WP), 3 units
(with co-requisite PSYC 4413, 0 units)
PSYC 4720 Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 3 units
PSYC 4725 Experimental Analysis of Behavior Research Seminar (WP), 3 units
(with co-requisite PSYC 4726, 0 units)
- Psychology as an Integrated Science (0 unit minimum)
These courses are recommended for students planning graduate work in Psychology and those interested in developing more understanding of Psychology as an integrated discipline. Students entering applied graduate programs (e.g. Counseling Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or Clinical Psychology) should do appropriate fieldwork under advisement from a faculty member from that discipline.
PSYC 4900 Advanced General Psychology, 3 units
PSYC 4910 Cooperative Education, 2-4 units
PSYC 4930 Psychology Colloquium, 1 unit
PSYC 4940 Fieldwork in Psychology, 1-2 units
PSYC 4950 Selected Topics in Psychology, 1-5 units
PSYC 4980 Individual Study, 1-4 units
Minor in Psychology
Requirements (18 units)
- Foundations of Psychology (6 units)
Receive a passing letter grade or credit in the two courses below:
PSYC 2010 Introduction to Psychology, 3 units, or equivalent
PSYC 2020 Introduction to Psychological Methods, 3?units, or equivalent
- The Science of Psychology (12 units minimum)
Receive a passing letter grade (D- or higher) in 12 units of upper-division Psychology, selecting from areas A through C below. A minimum of 3 units must be completed in each area. Courses may be taken on a CR/NC basis only if letter grading is not offered. No more than 3 units of Credit-graded courses can be applied toward the minor. Students who have completed all of the requirements may take additional courses either for a letter grade or on a CR/NC basis.
Note: Students are reminded to check course descriptions carefully when selecting 4000 level classes; enrollment may require completion of one or more prerequisites.
- Psychology as a Natural Science (3 unit minimum)
PSYC 3090 Comparative Animal Behavior, 3 units
PSYC 3100 Introduction to Physiological Psychology, 3 units
PSYC 3400 Introduction to Perception, 3 units
PSYC 3700 Introduction to Learning and Motivation, 3 units
PSYC 4110 Behavior Genetics, 3 units
PSYC 4250 Drugs and Behavior, 3 units
PSYC 4400 Cognitive Processes, 3 units
PSYC 4700 Intelligence, 3 units
PSYC 4720 Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 3?units
- Psychology as a Social Science (3 unit minimum)
PSYC 3140 Human Development I: Childhood, 3 units
PSYC 3240 Human Development II: Adolescence, 3 units
PSYC 3310 Introduction to Social Psychology, 3?units
PSYC 3320 Introduction to Personality, 3 units
PSYC 3340 Human Development III: Adulthood and Aging, 3 units
PSYC 3350 Introduction to the Study of Abnormal Behavior, 3 units
PSYC 3660 Psychology of Women, 3 units
PSYC 4810 Intimate Relationships, 3 units
PSYC 4850 Stereotyping and Prejudice, 3 units
- Psychology as an Applied Science (3 units minimum)
PSYC 3010 Child Abuse and Neglect, 1 unit
PSYC 3160 Introduction to Psychological Testing, 3?units
PSYC 3550 Early Intervention with High-Risk Children, 4 units
PSYC 3790 Introduction to Counseling Theory, 3?units
PSYC 4130 Psychological Disorders of Children, 3 units
PSYC 4150 Learning Disabilities, 3 units
PSYC 4320 Forensic Psychology, 3 units
PSYC 4440 Psychology of Workplace Performance, 3 units
PSYC 4550 Practicum with Exceptional Children, 3 units
PSYC 4560 Theory of Instructional Design, 3 units
PSYC 4750 Applied Behavior Analysis in the Classroom, 3 units
PSYC 4770 Introduction to Counseling Techniques, 3 units
PSYC 4790 Analyzing and Changing Human Behavior, 3 units
PSYC 4820 Group Dynamics: Theory and Application, 3 units
- Psychology as an Integrated Science (0 unit minimum)
These courses are recommended for students planning graduate work in Psychology and those interested in developing more understanding of Psychology as an integrated discipline. Students entering applied graduate programs (e.g. Counseling Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or Clinical Psychology) should do appropriate fieldwork under advisement from a faculty member from that discipline.
PSYC 4900 Advanced General Psychology, 3 units
PSYC 4910 Cooperative Education, 2-4 units
PSYC 4930 Psychology Colloquium, 1 unit
PSYC 4940 Fieldwork in Psychology, 1-2 units
PSYC 4950 Selected Topics in Psychology, 1-5 units
PSYC 4980 Individual Study, 1-4 units
Teaching Credentials
Psychology students interested in obtaining a single subject teaching credential are directed to the Social Sciences Subject Matter Preparation Program in the Social Sciences section of this catalog. Also refer to the Teacher Education section of the Graduate Catalog for other requirements to be completed in obtaining a single subject credential.
Special Education Credential:
Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Moderate/Severe Disabilities
Students planning careers in the field of teaching exceptional children should consult with the credential adviser in the College of Education regarding program requirements.
Master of Arts in Psychology
The Master of Arts program in Psychology is designed:
- To prepare students for advanced graduate work, or
- For those students who desire a research-oriented program. Admission to the program is competitive. Please see the Graduate Catalog.
Master of Science in Psychology
The primary purpose of the Master of Science program in Psychology is to develop mastery of a substantial body of knowledge and skills for students planning careers in counseling or behavior analysis. Students completing the Counseling Concentration or the Behavior Analysis Concentration meet the educational requirements for the Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT) License. The Behavior Analysis concentration is also accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis and meets the course requirements for the Behavior Analysis Certification Board. The Behavior Analysis concentration emphasizes applied behavior analysis and trains students for positions in a wide range of applied and counseling settings. The Counseling concentration emphasizes a variety of counseling theories and skills in training students for positions in counseling settings. Admission to the program is competitive. Please see the Graduate Catalog.
Learning Objectives
Psychology majors will:
- Demonstrate psychological literacy.
- Be able to identify strengths and weaknesses in psychological studies.
- Apply psychology concepts to address real-world problems.
- Communicate effectively in formal and informal written and oral modes.
- Be able to identify the commonalities and differences among different theoretical frameworks.
- Describe and act in accordance with the scientist-practioner model.
- Act according to ethical principles adopted by the profession.
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