The Psychology Department offers two degree programs in psychology. One leading to the BA and the other leading to the BS degree (Note: BS requires minor in science or math).
To declare a major in psychology, please submit the online major/minor declaration form on the Registrar's website.
Students are required to complete 11 courses (units) in psychology. Students taking PS 201 in Fall 2026 must complete 12 courses in psychology
A. Five core courses (with suggested time to enroll; most core courses are offered in fall and spring semesters). Increases to Six Core for those who have not taken PS 201 by Fall 2026):
- PS 101 Introduction to Psychology (freshman)
- PS 201 (formerly PS 116) Psychological Statistics and Methodology (must be sophomore or higher)
*includes PS 201L (lab) which is discontinued in Fall 2026. - PS 202 Data Analysis & Interpretation (replaces PS 201L), begins Fall 2026 and must be taken with PS 201.
- PS 213 Psychological Assessment (recommended junior year, PS 201 required)
- SENIOR LEARNING COMMUNITY*:
Psychology: Then and Now- PS 400 Senior RFT in Psychology
- PS 400E Senior LC Internship (0 units)
- PS 441 History of Psychology
B. At least two of the following experimental psychology courses
(Note: students are required to have completed PS 201 prior to enrolling in these courses). You are encouraged to take more than two if you are planning to apply to a doctoral program. An extra one of these counts as a psychology elective. Due to changes in the faculty, some of these courses are offered more often than others. Check with advisor.
- PS 302 Learning and Motivation
- PS 306 Human Development
- PS 308 Social Psychology
- PS 303 Sensation and Perception (currently not offered)
- PS 304 Memory and Thinking (currently not offered)
C. And at least four additional psychology courses (including additional experimental psychology courses if you wish).
Additional Information for Psychology Majors
Psychology course list is available here. Note that many courses have prerequisites which must be satisfied.
Students are required to complete 11 courses in psychology (PS code classes).
If you have psychology as a second major, your senior LC will be in your first major. However, you must complete PS 441. To complete 11 (or 12) units in psychology without PS 400, you will need to complete an additional elective in psychology in its place.