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Catalog: University General Course Catalog 2015-2016 Program: Psychology (General Degree), B.A. Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Psychology (General Degree), B.A.

Description

Undergraduate students in the Department of Psychology are encouraged and able to participate in the scholarly and applied work of psychology at many different levels – from taking a wide variety of psychology courses (most of which are taught by Ph.D.-holding faculty members) to actively participating in research laboratories to working in one of our many applied projects. We feel we provide a tremendous breadth of training to our students, preparing them well for graduate school and careers in psychology.

Contact Information

438 Mack Social Science
(775) 784-6828

College of Liberal Arts Advising http://www.unr.edu/liberal-arts/student-resources/academic-advising

Graduation Requirements

Total Units	120
Cumulative GPA	2.0
University GPA	2.0
Major GPA	2.0
Residency Requirement	30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
Major Residency Requirement	15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
Upper-Division Requirement	42 Upper-Division Units
Half Program Units/4 Year Institution	60 Units

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (36-45 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)

Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

B. Mathematics (3-5 units)

Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

C. Natural Sciences (6-8 units)

Refer to the “Natural Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

D. Social Sciences (3 units)

Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

E. Fine Arts (3 units)

Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

F. Core Humanities (9 units)

Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)

Refer to the “Capstone” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

H. Diversity (3 units)

Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

II. Additional College Requirements (6-20 units)

Units may vary depending on initial course placement in foreign language coursework.

A. Foreign Language (0-14 units)

Successful completion of the foreign language requirement may be accomplished through one of four options:

complete a fourth semester college course in a foreign language or in American Sign Language;
demonstrate proficiency through placement examination or other means determined by the Department of World Languages and Literatures, including minimum CBAPE, SAT II, or IB scores;
show transcript evidence of successful completion of four years of high school coursework in the same foreign language; or
participate in a Studies Abroad program pre-approved by the college to meet the foreign language requirement.

B. College Breadth Requirement (6 units)

Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree in the college shall be required to take, within the College of Liberal Arts, two courses that are outside the departments in which they major or minor, and that exclude courses taken to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements.

III. Major Requirements (30 units)

NOTE: Courses in the major may not be taken pass-fail.

A. Introductory Requirements (6 units)

Where Taken

PSY 408 - History of Psychology

(3 units)

PSY 410 - Philosophical Criticisms of Psychological Research

(3 units)

PSY 419 - Conditioning and Learning

(3 units)

PSY 4XX–Capstone

Note(s):

Course Name

Units(s)

Term Taken

Grade

Where Taken

PSY 499 - Advanced Special Topics (in related area) may be applied to a corresponding content area; academic advisor approval required.

(1 to 3 units)

C. Electives (9 units)

Except for introductory courses ( PSY 101 or PSY 240 ) and PSY 210, any psychology course, not already used to meet a requirement above, may be considered an elective.

At least 21 units in the major field must be upper-division.

IV. Minor Requirements (18-21 units)

The Psychology Department accepts any minor approved by the College of Liberal Arts.

V. Electives (3-30 units)

VI. Recommended Schedule–General Degree

This is a possible sequence of courses. Please review this with an advisor to make sure you are making the best scheduling choices for yourself.

A. First Year

Fall Semester (16-18 units)

Course Name

Units(s)

Term Taken

Grade

Where Taken

Core Curriculum English (3 units) *

Core Curriculum Math (3-5 units) *

Foreign Language 111 (4 units)

Core Curriculum Fine Arts (3 units)

PSY 101 - General Psychology

(3 units)

Spring Semester (16-17 units)

Course Name

Units(s)

Term Taken

Fall Semester (15 units)

Course Name

Units(s)

Term Taken

Grade

Where Taken

CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change

(3 units)

PSY Content Area Courses (6 units)

Minor (3 units)

Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

PSY (Content Area Course) (3 units)
PSY Elective (300-400 level) (3 units)
Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)
General Electives (6 units)

D. Fourth Year

Fall Semester (12-15 units)

PSY Elective (300-400 level) (3 units)
Core Curriculum Capstone (3 units)
Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)
General Electives (3-6 units)

Spring Semester (12-13 units)

PSY Elective (300-400 level) (3 units)
Core Curriculum Capstone (3 units)
General Electives (3-4 units)
Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)

Notes:

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