Psychology (Behavior Science), B.S.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• apply the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historic trends in psychology. (CT)
• discuss the relevance of psychology to human affairs, and describe how psychological matters relate to day-to-day human affairs. (QR)
• demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills. (C)
• recognize, understand, and respect community diversity by demonstrating diversity awareness. 

Contact Information

438 Mack Social Science
(775) 784-6828

College of Science Advising: https://www.unr.edu/science/student-resources/advising/academic-advisors

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno

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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 | 2.75
• University GPA | 2.0
• Major GPA | 3.0
• Residency Requirement | 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
• Major Residency Requirement | 15 Units of Major Requirements at UNR
• Upper -Division Requirement | 40 Upper-Division Units

I. Silver Core General Education Requirements (25-31 units)

II. Additional Silver Core Requirements (12 units)

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

III. Major Requirements (39 - 40 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.

IV. Minor Requirements (18-21 units)

Students may complete any minor approved by the University, except that students may not receive credit for both a minor and a major in the same discipline. Completion of a second major or degree approved by the university satisfies this requirement.

V. Electives (16-26 units)

VI. Recommended Schedule

A. First Year

B. Second Year

C. Third Year

D. Fourth Year

Program minimum GPA Requirement / probation and dismissal process:

After first year: GPA review and notification of minimum GPA requirement; 1st probation hold placed on account

Following semester: GPA review and notification of minimum GPA requirement; 2nd probation hold placed on account; referral to College of Science Advising Center.

Following semester: GPA review and notification of dismissal from program; alternate program completion options outlined in notification (e.g., BA in Psychology, another major); appeal process begins; referral to College of Science Advising Center.

Appeal process: Student may appeal the dismissal within 10 business days of notification, which must be approved by the Psychology Department Chair. If the student does not appeal, or the appeal is denied, the student’s major is changed to undeclared. The student may then pursue a BA in Psychology or another major program. The Psychology Department Dismissal Committee must return a decision by the last business day prior to the beginning of the next regular term. Appeals will be processed only if it is mathematically possible in the judgment of the faculty review committee to reach good-standing at the end of one additional semester.