Psychology Major Requirements
The Department of Psychology provides students with the opportunity to pursue three B.A. degrees in Psychology. Two of these degrees include the option to specialize in Industrial & Organizational Psychology or in Neuroscience.
The Preparation for the Major (pre-major) courses are the same for all three degrees in Psychology; however, higher minimum grades may be required for certain courses for students choosing to have an emphasis in Industrial & Organizational Psychology or in Neuroscience.
It is important to note that Psychology is a competitive major, and students must fulfill specific criteria and complete certain preparatory courses before being admitted to the program.
Please see the following information below on how to declare a major in psychology, detailed guidance on the impaction criteria, as well as an overview of the upper-division requirements for each of the three majors/emphases.
How to Declare a Major in Psychology
Includes eligibility criteria and restrictions on declaring a major.
Preparation for the Major
Prep for All Degree Paths
Upper-Division Major Requirements
Liberal and Applied Paths
Neuroscience Emphasis
Industrial/Organizational Emphasis
Related Topics
Prerequisites for all PSY courses are computer-enforced
- This handout includes course and student rank prereqs for all PSY courses
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Special Courses
Career Interest
Some fields in, and related to, psychology tend to look for students to have had particular courses during college. Here is a compilation of courses by some of the career fields Links to an external site. that are popular among psychology majors. Keep in mind this is a general list; if you have specific jobs or programs in mind, seek out their specific requirements as well.
You can also take courses in a complementary minor Links to an external site. to Psychology to enhance your educational background for your career path.