University General Course Catalog 2023-2024 
    
    Sep 14, 2024  
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Psychology (Behavior Science), B.S. (TMCC)


Students who start their career at Truckee Meadows Community College may complete a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Behavior Science by following the course of study described below. 

TMCC Program to be completed - Associate of Arts, Psychology, BS Track


  • 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 the course equivalency guide.
  • See the Psychology (Behavior Science), B.S.  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.

Recommended Schedule


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

Associate’s First Semester (15 units)


  • ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units) OR
  • ENG 113 - Composition I for International Students (3 units) OR
  • ENG 100 - Composition Enhanced (5 units)
  • MATH 126 - Pre-Calculus I (3 units)
  • Fine Arts/TMCC Diversity (3 units)
  • PSY 101 - General Psychology (3 units) *
  • Electives (3 units)

Associate’s Second Semester (15 units)


  • ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) OR
  • ENG 114 - Composition II For International Students (3 units)
  • Science with lab (3 units)
  • MATH 127 - Pre-calculus II  (3 units)
  • PSY 205 - Elementary Analysis of Behavior (3 units) *
  • PSY 210 - Introduction to Statistical Methods (3 units) OR
  • STAT 152 - Introduction to Statistics (3 units)

Associate’s Third Semester (15 units)


  • PSY 240 - Introduction to Research Methods (3 units) *
  • PSY 241 - Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (3 units) *
  • MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units)
  • Electives (5 units)

Associate’s Fourth Semester (15 units)


  • PSY 233 - Child Psychology (3 units) *
  • Science (3 units)
  • Humanities (3 units)
  • Electives (3 units)
  • Social Science/U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (3 units)

Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (15 units)


Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (15 units)


Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (15 units)


Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (15 units)


  • PSY Integration/Synthesis (3 units) CO13
  • 300-400 Level Minor (6 units)**
  • General Elective (3 units)

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* 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.