Psychology is an overwhelmingly popular undergraduate major. At the University of La Verne, the Undergraduate Psychology Program boasts one of the largest majors on our campuses with over 300 students. While a tremendously varied field, Psychology has as its goal the development of knowledge about human behavior and the training of applied strategies and skills to improve the lives of individuals in a diverse society. Psychology is a field with a bright future and the opportunities for work and graduate study in psychology continues to expand in number and scope. Above all, those who are considering a career in psychology should take heart that most people who stay in the field say they love their work.
Degree Requirements
Total program: 52 semester hours
Prerequisite Requirements
Complete both courses; 6 SH
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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PSY 101 | Principles of Psychology | 4 |
PSY 102 | Psychology as a Career | 2 |
Total Semester Hours | 6 |
Core Requirements
Complete all 7 courses; 26 SH
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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PSY 305 | Statistics | 4 |
PSY 312 | Psychological Disorders | 4 |
PSY 390 | Research Methods | 4 |
PSY 395 | Computer Data Analysis | 2 |
PSY 405 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 4 |
PSY 407 | Life-Span Development | 4 |
PSY 409 | Multicultural Psychology | 4 |
Total Semester Hours | 26 |
Area of Emphasis
Choose 2 from below; 8 SH
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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Select two of the following: | 8 | |
PSY 303 | Learning and Behavior Change | |
PSY 306 | Cognitive Psychology | |
PSY 308 | Social Psychology | |
PSY 320 | Advanced Statistics and Design | |
PSY 327 | Health Psychology | |
Total Semester Hours | 8 |
Advanced Topics
Complete all courses; 12 SH
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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PSY 400 | History of Psychology | 4 |
PSY 404 | Experimental Psychology | 4 |
PSY 497 | Internship | 4 |
Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Electives
Optional
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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PSY 316 | Personality Theory & Research | 4 |
PSY 327 | Health Psychology | 4 |
PSY 408 | Adolescent Psychology | 4 |
PSY 422 | Substance Abuse | 4 |
PSY 429 | Counseling and Interviewing Skills | 4 |
PSY 430 | Forensic Psychology | 4 |
PSY 439 | Industrial-Organizational Psychology | 4 |
PSY 450 | Selected Topics | 4 |