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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  
critical course 3  
  3    
  1    
Term hours subtotal: 14
  • An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score determines placement into First-Year Composition.
  • Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in mathematics course. 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  
  3  
  3    
  4    
  3    
 
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
   
Term hours subtotal: 16
  • 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 course prefix.
  • 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 6 hours of Research Experience (PSY 399, PSY 499, PSY 492, or PSY 493)
  • Breadth Within Psychology: Before graduation, students must complete 1 course from 4 of the 5 Breadth course lists below (4 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 2 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



2020 - 2021 Major Map
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
Minimum Grade: C
Hours: 3
Hours: 1
Notes:
  • An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score determines placement into First-Year Composition.
  • Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in mathematics course. 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
Hours: 4
Hours: 3
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Notes:
  • 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 course prefix.
  • 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 6 hours of Research Experience (PSY 399, PSY 499, PSY 492, or PSY 493)
  • Breadth Within Psychology: Before graduation, students must complete 1 course from 4 of the 5 Breadth course lists below (4 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 2 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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