The Former Psychology Undergraduate Major
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Psychology is a social and behavioral science that includes multiple disciplines. The course requirements for
the major in psychology are designed to provide students with a broad understanding and perspective as to the
major disciplines within the field, as well as familiarity with methods used by researchers in psychology to
advance scientific knowledge.
The 45 units of core requirements provide a strong foundation from which students may go on to graduate school
in psychology or a related discipline, or into jobs for which a degree in psychology provides a useful
background. For students who are going on to graduate school, it is recommended that beginning in their
junior year, students should begin to decide on the area of psychology or occupation within psychology they
wish to pursue in graduate studies.
In collaboration with their advisor, it is recommended that students
select electives or take additional courses that are important to your graduate plans. For example, for
students who are thinking of going on for a career in experimental or biological psychology, additional courses
related to these domains (for example, Psych 325: Biopsychology) would be useful. Students who plan to pursue
graduate training in clinical or counseling psychology should consider taking courses that deal with social
and mental health issues (for example, Psych 433 Stress & Wellness, Psych 473: Drug Use & Abuse). Students who
are interested in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (I/O) should take courses such as Psych 404:
Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Psych 405: Human Factors & Environmental Design. Courses specific to
various fields of graduate training, such as school psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology
and others, can be recommended by faculty advisors.
Course Requirements for the OLD Major
Downloadable .pdfs
The Major Contract Form
The Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Total Number of Psychology Units Required: 45
Lower Division Required (11 units) (recommended to take prior to upper division courses)
· Psych 104 - Introduction to Psychology (3 units)
· Psych 200 - Research Design (3 units)
· Psych 241 - Introductory Statistics (4 units)
· Psych 280 - Perspectives on Psychology (1 unit)
Upper Division Required (34 units)
Content Areas (18 units)
- Basic Processes (9 units) 3 of the following:
· Psych 321 - Biological Bases of Behavior
· Psych 322 - Learning and Motivation
· Psych 323 - Sensation and Perception
· Psych 324 - Cognitive Psychology
- Personal and Interpersonal Processes (9 units) 3 of the following:
· Psych 311 - Human Development
· Psych 335 - Social Psychology
· Psych 337 - Personality Theory
· Psych 438 - Dynamics of Abnormal Behavior
Basic Skills (4 units)
- Laboratory Skills (1 unit)
· Psych 320 - Behavior Analysis *
· Psych 325 - Psychobiology *
· Psych 389 - Psychology Lab (1 unit)**
** This is offered with a variety of upper division Psych
courses or the required laboratory with either
- Interpersonal Skills (3 units) 1 of the following:
· Psych 403 - Social/Organizational Skills
· Psych 454 - Interviewing & Counseling Techniques
· Psych 457 - Group Dynamics
Free Electives (9 units)
Nine units in Upper Division Psychology
Capstone Experience (3 Units)
- One of the following, taken near the end of the major:
· Psyc 485 - Senior Seminar
· Psyc 486 - History and Systems of Psychology
· Psyc 416 - Developmental and Comparative Psychology
· Psyc 480 - Selected Topics in Psychology
· Psyc 541 - Advanced Statistical Techniques
· Psyc 600 series - Advanced Seminars (IA)
* If this course is chosen, the additional 3 lecture units may
be counted toward the 9 unit free elective requirement.
The Psychology Undergraduate Minor
Download the Minor Contract Form here as a .pdf file.
Students who wish to obtain their BA degree with a Minor in Psychology are required to take 15 units of
Psychology courses, with 9 of these units from upper division courses. At least 3 units must be completed at Humboldt.
Introductory Phase (3 units)
· Psyc 104 - Introduction to Psychology
Basic Processes (3 units)
Choose one of the following:
· Psych 321 - Biological Bases of Behavior
· Psych 322 - Learning and Motivation
· Psych 323 - Sensation and Perception
· Psych 324 - Cognitive Psychology
Personal and Interpersonal Processes (3 units)
Choose one of the following:
· Psych 311 - Human Development
· Psych 335 - Social Psychology
· Psych 337 - Personality Theory
· Psych 438 - Dynamics of Abnormal Behavior
Free Electives (6 units)
Six units in Psychology to bring a total of 15 units overall with a minimum of 9 upper division units.
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