Psychology (Behavior Science), B.S. (GBC)

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

GBC 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 the Transfer Center website or access the Transfer Evaluation System.
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.

Academic Advising Information

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

Great Basin College
Transfer Center
(775) 327-2068
advisor@gbcnv.edu
Berg Hall

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and GBC 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 GBC 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 (14-16 units)

ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units) OR
ENG 100 - Composition-Enhanced (5 units)
MATH 126 - College Mathematics (3 units) CO2
Scientific Reasoning (3 units)
PSY 101 - General Psychology (3 units) (Structure of Societies) *
General Elective (2 units)

Associate’s Second Semester (15 units)

ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics (3 units) (American Constitutions & Institutions)
MATH 127- Precalculus II (3 units)
Fine Arts (3 units)
IS 101 - Introduction to Information Systems (3 units) (Technological Proficiency)

Associate’s Third Semester (16 units)

Oral Communications (3 units)
Scientific Data Interpretation (3 units)
MATH 181- Calculus I (4 units) *
PSY 105, 241, PSY 233 OR PSY 234 (3 units) *
Humanities (3 units)

Associate’s Fourth Semester (15 units)

PSY 205 - Elementary Analysis of Behavior (3 units) **
PSY 240 - Introduction to Research Methods (3 units) CO12 **
PSY 105, 241, PSY 233 OR PSY 234 (3 units) (Students should not take both PSY 233 and 234)*
STAT 152- Introduction to Statistics (3 units) *
Foundations: Humanities/Fine Arts (3 units)

Bachelor’s Fifth Semester (15 units)

PSY 407 - Applied Behavioral Analysis (3 units)
PSY 443 - Research Methods in Behavior Analysis (3 units)
Science, Technology & Society (3 units) CO9
Diversity & Equity (3 units) CO10 **
Minor (3 units) ***

Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (15 units)

PSY 481 - Principles of Psychological Assessment (3 units)
PSY 472 - Experimental Analysis of Behavior (3 units)
300-400 Level Minor (6 units) ***
Global Context (3 units) CO11

Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (15 units)

PSY 473 - Radical Behaviorism (3 units)
Three credits from one of the following:
PSY 375 - Advanced Undergrad Research (1 to 3 units) CO14
OR
PSY 475 - Research Thesis (3 units) CO14
General Elective (6 units)
300-400 Level Minor (3 units) ***

Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (15 units)

PSY 471 - Ethics in Behavior Analysis (3 units) CO12
Three credits from the following:
PSY 375 - Advanced Undergrad Research (1 to 3 units) CO14
OR
PSY 439 - Field Experience in the Teaching of Psychology (2 to 3 units)
OR
PSY 440 - Field Experience in Behavior Analysis (1 to 3 units)
OR
PSY 475 - Research Thesis (3 units) CO14
PSY Integration & Synthesis (3 units) CO13
300-400 Level Minor (6 units) ***

Legend

* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

** Students must complete the course at UNR. Please see the Silver State Transfer Program or reverse transfer link listed above in the Contact Information section.

*** 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.