BS in Psychology, General Psychology, FlexPath option
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. Learners who pursue this specialization through the FlexPath option earn a BS in Psychology through self-paced demonstrations of competencies.
General Education Requirements
Choose 22.5 program points with a minimum of 2 program points from each category; see General Education Courses, FlexPath option.†
Required courses
Additionally, choose a minimum of 2 program points from English (ENG-FPX) courses.
Additional Program Requirements
Core courses
At least 21 program points
In addition, choose one of the following three courses.
Specialization courses
At least 15 program points
Choose an additional 6 program points of psychology courses. †
Choose an additional 9 program points of upper division psychology courses. †
Elective courses
At least 28.5 program points
Choose 25.5 program points of additional undergraduate courses. †
Choose 3 program points of additional upper division undergraduate courses. †
Capstone course
At least 3 program points
Taken during the learner’s final quarter:
Total
At least 90 program points, including a minimum of 27 program points 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 in this specialization choose general education, undergraduate psychology, and elective courses from the FlexPath (-FPX) course list.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.