University General Course Catalog 2019-2020 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
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Psychology (Research Specialization), 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 provide a tremendous breadth of training to our students, preparing them well for graduate school and careers in psychology.

The psychology major research specialization is targeted for students who plan to continue with graduate studies in psychology. Students must take a wider variety of courses that are either required or greatly desired by graduate school admission committees.

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Contact Information


438 Mack Social Science
(775) 784-6828

College of Science Academic Advisors: http://www.unr.edu/science/student-resources/advising

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno


Use the transfer agreement  and the degree planner (available by clicking Print degree planner icon at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.

If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement  if available. If neither is available, access established transfer course equivalencies to assist in your planning.

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: 40 Upper-Division Units
Half Program Units/4 Year Institution: 60 Units

I. Silver Core General Education Requirements (24-27 units)


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

Students in this major must meet all Silver Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

A. Silver Core Writing and Prerequisite (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3


B. Silver Core Mathematics and Prerequisite (3 units minimum) - CO2


Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO2 courses .

C. Silver Core Natural Sciences (6 units minimum) - CO4, CO4L


Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO4/CO4L courses .

D. Silver Core Social Sciences (3 units) - CO6


E. Silver Core Fine Arts (3 units) - CO7


Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7 courses .

F. Silver Core Humanities (6 units) - CO5, CO8


Refer to the Core Curriculum   chapter in this catalog.

II. Additional Silver Core Requirements (6 units maximum)


Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Silver Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV).  Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

A. Science, Technology & Society Course - CO9


B. Diversity & Equity Course - CO10


Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO10 courses . (Major Requirement courses may satisfy CO10) 

C. Global Context Course - CO11


Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO11 courses .

D. Ethics Course - CO12


E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis Course - CO13


The following courses count in the Major Requirement:

F. Application Course - CO14


III. Additional College Requirements (0-14 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:

  1. complete a fourth semester college course in a foreign language or in American Sign Language;
  2. 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
  3. show transcript evidence of successful completion of four years of high school coursework in the same foreign language; or
  4. participate in a Studies Abroad program pre-approved by the college to meet the foreign language requirement.

IV. Major Requirements–Research Specialization (37 units)


Students may enter the program at any time, but must have and then maintain a minimum 3.0 grade-point average in psychology. Courses in the major may not be taken pass-fail. Students must maintain a 2.75 overall grade-point average. 

A. Introductory Requirements (10 units)


B. Content Area (15 units)


Select one course (3 units each) from each content area:

D. Electives (9 units)


Except for introductory courses ( PSY 101  or PSY 240  ) and PSY 210 , all 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.

V. Minor Requirements (18-21 units)


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

VI. Electives (9-29 units)


VII. Recommended Schedule–Research Specialization


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 units)


  • Prerequisite Core English  (3 units) *
  • Mathematics Course (3 units) CO2*
  • First Semester Foreign Language (4 units)
  • Fine Arts Course (3 units) CO7
  • (3 units) CO6
  •  

  • NOTE: * English and Math course placement is based on test scores. Please consult the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

Spring Semester (16-17 units)


B. Second Year


Fall Semester (15-16 units)


Spring Semester (15 units)


C. Third Year


Fall Semester (16 units)


  • (4 units) CO9, CO14 (pending CO9, CO14 approval) 
  • PSY Content Area Course (3 units)
  • PSY Direct Learning (3 units)
  • Minor (3 units)
  • Diversity & Equity Course (3 units) CO10

Spring Semester (15 units)


  • PSY Content Area Course (3 units)
  • PSY Context Area Course (3 units)(choose a CO13 course)
  • PSY Elective (3 units) 
  • Minor (6 units)

D. Fourth Year


Fall Semester (13 units)


  • PSY Elective (3 units)
  • Global Context Course (3 units) CO11
  • Minor (3 units)
  • General Elective (4 units)

Spring Semester (12-14 units)


  • PSY Elective (3 units)
  • Minor (3 units)
  • General Electives (6-8 units)