Roadmap Freshman - 4 year: Psychology, B.A.

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Changes made to Roadmap due to the 5 units related to GE changes - Program has added PSY 411 (3-unit course) to the Upper Division Required Courses and PSY 496 (1-2 units, but recommended as 2-units) to Upper Division Electives.

Year 1 - 30 units

Fall Freshman - 15 units

PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology Units: 3
PSY 202 - Biostatistics (Cross-listed as MATH 202) Units: 3
GE 1A - Student’s Choice of 1A: English Composition - 3 units Units: 3
Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.
MATH/PSY 202 or MATH 200 are the recommended Math courses by major or any other GE:2 course. Please check Math Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.
GE 3A - Student’s Choice of 3A: Arts course - 3 units Units: 3
See catalog for course titles & descriptions
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recommendations/Notes
- Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

Spring Freshman - 15 units

GE 1B - Student’s Choice of 1B: Critical Thinking course - 3 units Units: 3
See catalog for course titles & descriptions
GE 1C - Student’s Choice of 1C: Oral Communication course - 3 units Units: 3
See catalog for course titles & descriptions
GE 5B - Student’s Choice of 5B: Biological Science course - 4 units Units: 4
Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement
GE 6 - Student’s Choice of 6: Ethnics Studies course - 3 units Units: 3
See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.

Year 2 - 30 units

Fall Sophomore - 15 units

PSY 213 - Developmental Psychology Units: 3
GE 3B - Student’s Choice of 3B Humanities: Languages Other than English course - 3 units Units: 3
Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:3B.
POLS 150 - American Political Institutions Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recommendations/Notes
- Students who earned a grade of A or B in MATH/PSY 202 should consider PSY 300 now. We recommend others to wait until Year 3 Fall.

Spring Sophomore - 15 units

GE 5A - Student’s Choice of 5A: Physical Science course - 3 units Units: 3
Take a 5A with 5C (lab) if missing lab requirement
Student’s Choice of HIST - US History course. Units: 3
Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option, however, will need to be taken in semester 5 or later
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recommendations/Notes
- If you are ready to take an upper division course & meet prerequisites, consider Psy 317
- Explore the Psychology Club, Psi Chi, and other student organizations
- Complete Golden 4 GE
- Consider an international experience course or Study Abroad

Year 3 - 31 units

Fall Junior - 16 units

PSY 300 - Psychological Research and Statistical Methods I Units: 4
PSY 310 - History and Systems of Psychology Units: 3
PSY 313 - Clinical and Abnormal Psychology Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Major Elective course. Units: 3
Recommend choosing from: PSY 337, 340, 344, 346, 436, 445 meet the UDGE-4 & PSY Elective requirements
See catalog for course titles & descriptions
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recommendations/Notes
- Avoid taking more than one 4-unit course per semester, if possible
- Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Meet with a Psychology Program Advisor to discuss requirements and career options
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

Spring Junior - 15 units

PSY 301 - Psychological Research and Statistical Methods II Units: 4
PSY 317 - Theories of Personality Units: 3
PSY 411 - Navigating Careers in Psychology Units: 3
PSY 496 - Psychology Colloquium Units: 1-3
Units variable, Program recommends 2-3 units.
Student’s Choice of Major Elective course. Units: 3
See catalog for course titles & descriptions
Recommendations/Notes
- Get to know the Psychology faculty and their research areas so you can join in their research after finishing PSY 301.
- Explore internship opportunities. You may receive course credit through PSY 492.
- Meet with a Graduate Studies Center Counselor.
- Meet with a Career Development & Alumni Engagement Counselor.

Year 4 - 29 units

Fall Senior - 16 units

PSY 312 - Social Psychology Units: 3
PSY 314 - Behavioral Neuroscience Units: 4
UDGE 3 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 3: Arts or Humanities course - 3 unit Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Major Elective course. Units: 3
See catalog for course titles & descriptions
Student’s Choice of Major Elective course. Units: 3
See catalog for course titles & descriptions
Complete one from the following:
UDGE 2 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 2: Mathematical Concepts - Quantitative Reasoning course - 3 units Units: 3
UDGE 5 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 5: Science course - 3 units Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st).
- Meet with an Academic Advisor for graduation check.
- As a Senior, it is recommended that you meet with your program faculty advisor at least once during your final year.
- Consider completing an internship or participating in a faculty-led research project.
- Consider taking PSY 490 special topics course to explore unique areas of Psychology.

Spring Senior - 13 units

PSY 318 - Learning, Cognition and Perception Units: 4
Student’s Choice of Major Elective course. Units: 3
See catalog for course titles & descriptions
UDGE 3 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 3: Arts or Humanities course - 3 unit Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recommendations/Notes
- Graduation check with Academic Advising and a Faculty advisor.
- Consider completing an internship or participating in a faculty-led research project.
- Consider taking PSY 490 special topics course to explore unique areas of Psychology.