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Psychology, BA


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2024 - 2025 Catalog Year General Studies Gold

Degree: BA
ASPGSBA

Available accelerated bachelor's/master's degree program options may vary by modality (online vs. on-campus). Students should contact their academic advisor for more information.


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Term 1 - A 0 - 7 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  3  
  1-3    
Term hours subtotal: 7-9
  • ASU 101 or college-specific First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. NEW 101 fulfills this requirement.
  • IAS 300 (three credits) is required for all transfer students in place of NEW 101.
  • Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.
  • Activate your Handshake account and build out your profile.
Term 1 - B 7 - 16 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
  3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 9
  • If a student scores 0-60 on the math placement test, they should complete MAT 117 in place of an elective in Term 1B as the prerequisite to MAT 119/MAT 170 in Term 2A.
  • View ASU Online first-year registration information here.
Term 2 - A 16 - 25 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  3  
 
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
3    
Term hours subtotal: 9
  • Additional subjects may be used to fulfill the Related Coursework requirement with academic advisor approval.
Term 2 - B 25 - 34 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
3    
 
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
3    
  3    
critical course
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
   
Term hours subtotal: 9
Summer 2 Session 1 34 - 38 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
4    
Term hours subtotal: 4
Summer 2 Session 2 38 - 44 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
 
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • PSY 230 may not be used to fulfill the Interdisciplinary Computer Science requirement in the major. ACO 100, CIS 105, CSE 180 or EDT 180 is required.
Term 3 - A 44 - 50 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Upper Division Global and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of 6 credits of upper-division courses with a Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) or Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) designation, in addition to the courses used to meet the university General Studies requirements; or completion of 3 credits from an ASU-approved Global Education program. Adjustment to upper-division and elective hours is required if a lower-division Global Education course is used.
3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 3 - B 50 - 56 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
 
Sustainability (SUST)
3    
critical course
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
   
 
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
   
Term hours subtotal: 6
  • Additional subjects may be used to fulfill the Related Coursework requirement with academic advisor approval.
  • Interested in pre-professional pathways? Explore our pre-health and pre-law websites.
Term 4 - A 56 - 63 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 4  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 7
Term 4 - B 63 - 72 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
 
Upper Division Global and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of 6 credits of upper-division courses with a Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) or Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) designation, in addition to the courses used to meet the university General Studies requirements; or completion of 3 credits from an ASU-approved Global Education program. Adjustment to upper-division and elective hours is required if a lower-division Global Education course is used.
3  
 
American Institutions (AMIT)
3    
Term hours subtotal: 9
Summer 4 Session 1 72 - 78 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Upper Division Elective
6    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Summer 4 Session 2 78 - 84 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
 
Elective
6    
Term hours subtotal: 6
Term 5 - A 84 - 93 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3  
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 9
  • Upper Division Psychology Electives must be taken from the course list below. See academic advisor for questions.
  • Psychology courses listed cannot be used to fulfill multiple requirements within the major.
  • Develop your professional online presence.
Term 5 - B 93 - 102 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
  3  
  3  
Term hours subtotal: 9
  • Psychology courses listed cannot be used to fulfill multiple requirements within the major.
  • Use Handshake to research your employment opportunities.
Term 6 - A 102 - 111 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  6  
Term hours subtotal: 9
  • Upper Division Psychology Electives must be taken from the course list below. See academic advisor for questions.
  • Psychology courses listed cannot be used to fulfill multiple requirements within the major.
  • Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.
Term 6 - B 111 - 120 Credit Hours Hours Minimum Grade Notes
  3  
  3-0    
  3    
Term hours subtotal: 9-6
  • Upper Division Psychology Electives must be taken from the course list below. See academic advisor for questions.
  • Psychology courses listed cannot be used to fulfill multiple requirements within the major.
  • Gather professional references.
  • Apply for full-time career opportunities.



2024 - 2025 Major Map
Psychology - 3.0 Years (Online), BA
College/School: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences


Available accelerated bachelor's/master's degree program options may vary by modality (online vs. on-campus). Students should contact their academic advisor for more information.

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Fast Track Fast Track Options: Return to 4 Year Plan

A student must speak with an advisor in order to be added to a fast track plan.

In order to complete a fast track degree plan, you must take courses during the summer. This may impact your financial aid. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify, and students may receive funds to help cover costs for each semester of enrollment. The amount of financial aid that a student is eligible for varies depending on prior education experience and other individual factors. Learn more about summer financial aid and additional ways to cover summer costs.



critical courseCritical Course
necessary courseNecessary Course
Term 1 - A
0 - 7 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1-3
Notes:
  • ASU 101 or college-specific First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. NEW 101 fulfills this requirement.
  • IAS 300 (three credits) is required for all transfer students in place of NEW 101.
  • Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.
  • Activate your Handshake account and build out your profile.
Term 1 - B
7 - 16 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • If a student scores 0-60 on the math placement test, they should complete MAT 117 in place of an elective in Term 1B as the prerequisite to MAT 119/MAT 170 in Term 2A.
  • View ASU Online first-year registration information here.
Term 2 - A
16 - 25 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • Additional subjects may be used to fulfill the Related Coursework requirement with academic advisor approval.
Term 2 - B
25 - 34 Credit Hours
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)
Hours: 3
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
critical course
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Notes:
Summer 2 Session 1
34 - 38 Credit Hours
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)
Hours: 4
Summer 2 Session 2
38 - 44 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • PSY 230 may not be used to fulfill the Interdisciplinary Computer Science requirement in the major. ACO 100, CIS 105, CSE 180 or EDT 180 is required.
Term 3 - A
44 - 50 Credit Hours
Upper Division Global and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of 6 credits of upper-division courses with a Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) or Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) designation, in addition to the courses used to meet the university General Studies requirements; or completion of 3 credits from an ASU-approved Global Education program. Adjustment to upper-division and elective hours is required if a lower-division Global Education course is used.
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
Term 3 - B
50 - 56 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Sustainability (SUST)
Hours: 3
critical course
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Notes:
  • Additional subjects may be used to fulfill the Related Coursework requirement with academic advisor approval.
  • Interested in pre-professional pathways? Explore our pre-health and pre-law websites.
Term 4 - A
56 - 63 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
Term 4 - B
63 - 72 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Upper Division Global and Civic Engagement Requirement: satisfied through completion of 6 credits of upper-division courses with a Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) or Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) designation, in addition to the courses used to meet the university General Studies requirements; or completion of 3 credits from an ASU-approved Global Education program. Adjustment to upper-division and elective hours is required if a lower-division Global Education course is used.
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
American Institutions (AMIT)
Hours: 3
Notes:
Summer 4 Session 1
72 - 78 Credit Hours
Upper Division Elective
Hours: 6
Summer 4 Session 2
78 - 84 Credit Hours
Elective
Hours: 6
Term 5 - A
84 - 93 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • Upper Division Psychology Electives must be taken from the course list below. See academic advisor for questions.
  • Psychology courses listed cannot be used to fulfill multiple requirements within the major.
  • Develop your professional online presence.
Term 5 - B
93 - 102 Credit Hours
Term 6 - A
102 - 111 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
Notes:
  • Upper Division Psychology Electives must be taken from the course list below. See academic advisor for questions.
  • Psychology courses listed cannot be used to fulfill multiple requirements within the major.
  • Complete an in person or virtual practice interview.
Term 6 - B
111 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3-0
Hours: 3
Notes:
  • Upper Division Psychology Electives must be taken from the course list below. See academic advisor for questions.
  • Psychology courses listed cannot be used to fulfill multiple requirements within the major.
  • Gather professional references.
  • Apply for full-time career opportunities.
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