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Psychology (Psychological Science), BS

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Degree: BS
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Term 1 0 - 14 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
critical course 1    
critical course 3  
  3    
  3  
  1    
Term hours subtotal: 14
  • Students who place into MAT 119 or MAT 170 should take the course in Term 1 to complete the MA requirement.
  • The decision between MAT 119 and MAT 170 should be determined based on academic and career goals. Consult with your academic advisor for more information.
  • ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. LIA 101 offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences fulfills this requirement.
  • Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.
  • Join a student club or professional organization.
Term 2 14 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
critical course 3  
  3  
  3    
  4    
 
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
  • MAT 119 or MAT 170 may require prerequisites which should be completed in Term 1.
  • Foundation of Behavior: Before graduation, students must complete at least 12 credit hours of coursework from disciplines related to psychology. Select courses from: ASB, ASM, BIO, GCU, HPS, PHI, SOC. Students must complete at least six credit hours from within a single department and subject code.
  • Secure a part-time job or volunteer experience.
Term 3 30 - 44 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 3  
  3  
  4    
  4    
 
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
   
 
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
   
Term hours subtotal: 14
Term 4 44 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by critical course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
critical course 4  
 
Foundations of Behavior
6  
  3  
  3    
 
Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
  • Science and Society Elective: All students pursuing a bachelor of science degree in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete the two-course Science and Society requirement. A list of all approved courses and the requirement guidelines can be found here.
Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 6  
  3  
  3  
  3    
 
Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 15
  • Research Experience: Before graduating, students must complete at least six credit hours of Research Experience (PSY 399, PSY 499, PSY 492, or PSY 493)
  • Breadth Within Psychology: Before graduation, students must complete one course from four of the five Breadth course lists below (four courses total): Biological, Personality/Mental Health, Cognitive/Learning, Developmental, or Social.
  • The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Psychology Residency Requirement: Before graduation, at least 12 credit hours of upper-division (300 and 400 level) PSY coursework must be completed through courses offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Department of Psychology.
Term 6 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 6  
  3  
  3  
  3    
necessary course
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
   
 
Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 15
Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
  3    
  3    
 
Elective
6    
 
Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 15
  • 400-Level Depth Within Psychology: Before graduation, students must complete two courses from the course list below. Note: PSY 498 Pro-Seminar must be offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Department of Psychology.
  • Apply for graduate school.
Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by necessary course Hours Minimum Grade Notes
necessary course 3  
 
Upper Division Elective
6    
 
Elective
6    
 
Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
   
Term hours subtotal: 15



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Psychology (Psychological Science), BS
College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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critical courseCritical Course
necessary courseNecessary Course
Term 1
0 - 14 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 1
Notes:
  • Students who place into MAT 119 or MAT 170 should take the course in Term 1 to complete the MA requirement.
  • The decision between MAT 119 and MAT 170 should be determined based on academic and career goals. Consult with your academic advisor for more information.
  • ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students. LIA 101 offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences fulfills this requirement.
  • Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.
  • Join a student club or professional organization.
Term 2
14 - 30 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Hours: 4
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Notes:
  • MAT 119 or MAT 170 may require prerequisites which should be completed in Term 1.
  • Foundation of Behavior: Before graduation, students must complete at least 12 credit hours of coursework from disciplines related to psychology. Select courses from: ASB, ASM, BIO, GCU, HPS, PHI, SOC. Students must complete at least six credit hours from within a single department and subject code.
  • Secure a part-time job or volunteer experience.
Term 3
30 - 44 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 4
Hours: 4
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Notes:
Term 4
44 - 60 Credit Hours
Hours: 4
Minimum Grade: C
Foundations of Behavior
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
  • Science and Society Elective: All students pursuing a bachelor of science degree in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete the two-course Science and Society requirement. A list of all approved courses and the requirement guidelines can be found here.
Term 5
60 - 75 Credit Hours
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: Y
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
  • Research Experience: Before graduating, students must complete at least six credit hours of Research Experience (PSY 399, PSY 499, PSY 492, or PSY 493)
  • Breadth Within Psychology: Before graduation, students must complete one course from four of the five Breadth course lists below (four courses total): Biological, Personality/Mental Health, Cognitive/Learning, Developmental, or Social.
  • The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Psychology Residency Requirement: Before graduation, at least 12 credit hours of upper-division (300 and 400 level) PSY coursework must be completed through courses offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Department of Psychology.
Term 6
75 - 90 Credit Hours
Hours: 6
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: Y
Hours: 3
necessary course
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
Term 7
90 - 105 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Hours: 3
Elective
Hours: 6
Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
  • 400-Level Depth Within Psychology: Before graduation, students must complete two courses from the course list below. Note: PSY 498 Pro-Seminar must be offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Department of Psychology.
  • Apply for graduate school.
Term 8
105 - 120 Credit Hours
Hours: 3
Minimum Grade: C
Upper Division Elective
Hours: 6
Elective
Hours: 6
Minimum 3.00 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Notes:
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