Roadmap: Psychology, BA

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in GE UD courses.

*Courses marked with an asterisk may be taken in a different semester than listed.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (16 units)

PSYC 1 - Introduction to Psychology 3 unit(s) (GE Area 4)
GE Area 1A 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 1C 3 unit(s)*
AFAM 2A - African Americans and the Development of America’s History and Government , AAS 33A - Asian Americans in U.S. History I , CCS 10A - Mexican Americans and the Development of U.S. History and Government , OR HIST 15 - Essentials of U.S. History 3 unit(s)* (GE Area 4 + US 1)
GE Area 6 3 unit(s)*
Physical Education 1 unit*

Spring Semester (16 units)

AFAM 2B - African Americans and the Development of America’s History and Government , AAS 33B - Asian Americans in U.S. History II , CCS 10B - Mexican Americans and the Development of U.S. History and Government , OR POLS 15 - Essentials of U.S. & California Government 3 unit(s)* (GE Area 4 + US 2-3)
BIOL 21 - Human Biology OR BIOL 65 - Human Anatomy OR BIOL 65O - Human Anatomy 4 unit(s) (GE Area 5B + 5C)
STAT 95 - Elementary Statistics OR SOCS 15 - Statistical Applications in the Social Sciences 3 unit(s) (GE Area 2)
GE Area 1B 3 unit(s)
GE Area 3A 3 unit(s)*

Year 2

Fall Semester (16 units)

Complete the Upper Divsion Writing - Directed Self Placement
GE Area 3B 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 5A 3 unit(s)*
Physical Education 1 unit*
PSYC 18 - Introduction to Research Methods 3 unit(s)
PSYC 30 - Introductory Psychobiology 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*

Spring Semester (15 units)

PSYC 102 - Psychology of Childhood OR PSYC 112 - Psychology of Adolescence OR PSYC 114 - Psychology of Aging 3 unit(s)
PSYC 110 - Adult Psychopathology OR PSYC 142 - Child Psychopathology 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 units)

PSYC 100W - Writing Workshop 3 unit(s) (WID)
PSYC 129 - Neuroscience OR PSYC 135 - Cognition OR PSYC 155 - Human Learning OR PSYC 158 - Perception 3 unit(s)
PSYC 139 - Psychology of Personality OR PSYC 154 - Social Psychology 3 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*

Spring Semester (15 units)

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PSYC 117 - Psychological Tests and Measures OR STAT 115 - Intermediate Statistics 3 unit(s)
PSYC 118 - Advanced Research Methods in Psychology 3 unit(s)
PSYC 129 - Neuroscience OR PSYC 135 - Cognition OR PSYC 155 - Human Learning OR PSYC 158 - Perception 3 unit(s)
GE Upper Division Area 4 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*

Year 4

Fall Semester (15 units)

Psychology Lower or Upper Division Course 3 unit(s)
Psychology Upper Division Course 3 unit(s)
Psychology Engagement Course (see catalog for options) 3 unit(s)*
GE Upper Division Area 3 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*

Spring Semester (12 units)

PSYC 190 - Current Issues Capstone OR PSYC 195 - Honors Seminar in Psychology 3 unit(s)
Psychology Upper Division Course 3 unit(s)
GE Upper Division Area 2/5 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*

Roadmap Notes:

*Courses marked with an asterisk may be taken in a different semester than listed.

Lower division courses should generally be taken in years 1-2, and upper division courses in years 3-4. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in Upper Division GE courses. Students should work with an academic advisor to create an individual roadmap using the MyPlanner tool.

A minimum of 120 units is required for this degree.