University General Course Catalog 2023-2024

Nov 16, 2024

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Psychology, B.A. (WNC)

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Students who start their career at Western Nevada College may complete a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Psychology by following the course of study described below.

WNC Program to be completed - Associate of Arts

A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 units, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.
To find out how other courses transfer, visit Transferology.
See the Psychology, B.A. program description for more information on degree requirements.

NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.

Contact Information

University of Nevada, Reno
Transfer Center
(775) 784-4700 option 2
http://www.unr.edu/transfer
Fitzgerald Student Services Building, Second Floor

College of Science
Academic Advising
(775) 784-4591
https://www.unr.edu/science/student-resources/advising
DMSC 411

WNC Counseling Services
(775) 445-3267
http://www.wnc.edu/counseling/
Carson City, Bristlecone 103

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and WNC throughout their career.

Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer . Talk with an academic advisor at WNC and/or UNR about this opportunity.

The Co-Admission program may provide the least costly route to a bachelors degree, including personalized academic advising from both institutions, certainty on how your specific courses will transfer and the exchange of transcripts between institutions at no additional cost to you.

Recommended Schedule

For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum chapter in the catalog.

Associate’s First Semester (16-18 units)

ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units) OR
ENG 100 - Composition - Enhanced (5 units)
Mathematics (3 units)
Foreign Language 111 (4 units)*
PSY 101 - General Psychology (3 units) (Social Science) *
Fine Arts (3 units)

Associate’s Second Semester (16 units)

ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
Science (3 units)
Foreign Language 112 (4 units)*
PSY 233, PSY 234, PSY 241, OR PSY 261 (3 units) (Liberal Arts)*
Elective (3 units)

Associate’s Third Semester (15 units)

PSY 240 (3 units) CO12*
Humanities (3 units)
Science Course (3 units) Recommended:
- ENV 100 - Humans and Environment (3 units) CO4L, CO9
Foreign Language 211 (3 units) (Liberal Arts)*
Elective (3 units)

Associate’s Fourth Semester (12-13 units)

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (3 units)
Foreign Language 212 (3 units)*
PSY 233, PSY 234, PSY 241, OR PSY 261 (3 units)*
Elective (3-4 units); may count for 100-200 level course for UNR Minor **

Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (15 units)

Diversity & Equity (3 units) CO10
300-400 Level PSY Foundational Course (3 units)
300-400 Level PSY Depth Course (3 units)
Minor (3 units) **
300-400 Level General Elective (3 units)

Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (15 units)

General Elective (3 units) OR
Science, Technology & Society (3 units) CO9 (if not completed at WNC)
Application (3 units) CO14
300-400 Level PSY Depth Course (3 units)
Minor (6 units) **

Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (15 units)

Global Context (3 units) CO11
300-400 Level PSY Elective (3 units)
PSY Capstone Integration & Synthesis (3 units) CO13
300-400 Level Minor (6 units)

Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (15 units)

300-400 Level PSY Elective (3 units)
300-400 Level General Electives (9 units)
300-400 Level Minor (3 units) **

Legend

* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.
** For information about the Minor, please go to the Undergraduate Minors page in the catalog.

Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.