Nov 22, 2024  
2020-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Psychology, B.S. Research Track


This track emphasizes psychology as a science and is for the student who is interested in pursuing graduate school and/or a career that requires practical research knowledge and skills. Students who choose this track MUST take PSYC 487 - Senior Thesis I  and PSYC 497 - Senior Thesis II  and select 3 electives from the Behavioral Science/Neuroscience electives group AND/OR the Human Services electives group.:

Suggested Curriculum Sequence


This curriculum guide is a tool for planning.  Matriculated students and advisors should consult Degree Works before and after registration for classes each semester to track academic progress.

First Year (Semester One): 13 Credits


First Year (Semester Two): 16 Credits


Second Year (Semester One): 17 Credits


Second Year (Semester Two): 16 Credits


Third Year (Semester One): 15 Credits


Third Year (Semester Two): 15 Credits


Fourth Year (Semester One): 15 Credits


  • 3 Credits
  • XXXX - PSYC Elective 3 credits2
  • XXXX - Liberal Arts Core 3 credits​
  • XXXX - Out of Unit Free Elective 3 credits​
  • XXXX - Out of Unit Free Elective 3 credits​

Fourth Year (Semester Two): 13 Credits


  • 3 Credits
  • XXXX - PSYC Elective 3 credits2
  • XXXX - Liberal Arts Core 3 credits​
  • XXXX - Out of Unit Free Elective 3 credits​
  • XXXX - Out of Unit Free Elective 1 credit​

Total Credit Hours: 120


* denotes a department required supporting/major course which may fulfill a general education requirement and must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher

Please see General Education Requirements Distribution Areas  for courses that satisfy General Education Requirements where not specified by the department

1 Students may not take PSYC 101 to satisfy the SB general education requirement

2 PSYC Electives must be chosen from the Human Services Electives or Behavioral Science/Neuroscience Electives listed below the curriculum sequence.