BS in Psychology, General Psychology
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Undergraduate learners in the General Psychology specialization integrate psychological knowledge with associated skills by engaging in a curriculum that presents fundamental and applied psychological concepts, theories, empirical findings, and historical trends. In addition to core courses, learners may take electives related to social media, workplace psychology, counseling and psychotherapy, gender and sexuality, abnormal psychology, criminal behavior, cognition and education, motivation and performance, positive psychology, and stress and trauma. Successful graduates of this specialization are prepared to build on their knowledge and skills at the graduate level or pursue careers in a variety of settings, including education, public service, law enforcement and corrections, business, human development, and rehabilitation and mental health.
General Education Requirements
Choose 45 quarter credits with a minimum of 4 quarter credits from each category; see General Education Courses.
Required courses
| MAT2150 | Data and Statistics for Everyday Life | 6 |
| PSYC1010 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
Additionally, choose a minimum of 4 quarter credits from English (ENG) courses.
Additional Program Requirements†
Core courses
At least 42 quarter credits‡
| PSYC2002 | The Skillful Psychology Learner | 6 |
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| PSYC2003 | The Skillful Psychology Learner | 6 |
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| PSYC1540 | Psychology in a Diverse World | 3 |
| PSYC2520 | Social Psychology in Action | 3 |
| PSYC2600 | Development Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| PSYC3310 | Brain, Body, and Behavior | 6 |
| PSYC3700 | Statistics for Psychology | 6 |
| PSYC4101 | History, Systems, and Contemporary Psychology | 6 |
| PSYC4600 | Research Methods in Psychology | 6 |
In addition, choose one of the following three courses.
Specialization courses
At least 30 quarter credits
Choose an additional 12 quarter credits of psychology courses.
Choose an additional 18 quarter credits of upper division psychology courses.
Elective courses
At least 57 quarter credits
Choose 51 quarter credits of additional undergraduate courses.§
Choose 6 quarter credits of additional upper division undergraduate courses.§
Capstone course
At least 6 quarter credits
Taken during the learner’s final quarter:
Total
At least 180 quarter credits, including a minimum of 54 quarter credits from the 3000-level and above
Honors Pathway
Learners enrolled in the honors pathway complete the following general education courses.
Honors courses
At least 15 quarter credits
| PHI-H2005 | Honors Seminar: Critical Thinking for the Professional World | 3 |
| COM-H4005 | Communicating and Integrating Solutions in the Professional World | 6 |
| SOC-H3005 | Honors Professional Seminar | 6 |
These courses are applied toward the general education requirement and taken in addition to the remaining required courses.
Total
At least 180 quarter credits, including a minimum of 54 quarter credits from the 3000-level and above
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
† Learners who are determined to need additional support developing academic and professional writing and reading skills based on academic assessment must take PSYC1003 during their first quarter.
‡ Learners who have completed PSYC1003 are required to take PSYC2003. Learners who are not required to take PSYC1003 are placed in PSYC2002.
§ Learners who have completed PSYC1003 choose 51 quarter credits of additional undergraduate elective courses, with 6 quarter credits of upper division undergraduate courses.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.