The psychology curriculum provides a strong background to pursue careers in psychology, business, education, or health-related fields. The curriculum emphasizes the principles and applications of psychological knowledge, both as a natural science and as a social science. The BA in Psychology requires courses in four core areas within the discipline as well as elective psychology courses.

Coursework for the Major

A BA in Psychology consists of a minimum of 30 credits in psychology plus related coursework in biological science, mathematics, and statistics. At least 18 of the 30 credits must be taken at UF, and at least 24 of the 30 credits must be at the 3000-level or above. Courses used toward the major must be earned with minimum grades of C.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required Coursework
Introductory Level
PSY 2012	General Psychology (or equivalent, such as a general psychology course taken elsewhere or credit by exam for this course via AP, IB, AICE)	3
Foundation Level Core
Select at least one course from each of the four foundation areas:		12
CBH 3003	Comparative Psychology (Biological Bases)
or PSB 3002	Physiological Psychology
DEP 3053	Developmental Psychology (Developmental Changes)
EAB 3002	Principles of Behavior Analysis (Learning and Cognition)
or EXP 3604	Cognitive Psychology
CLP 3144	Abnormal Psychology (Sociocultural / Individual Differences Approaches)
or SOP 3004	Social Psychology
Laboratory Course
PSY 3213L	Laboratory Methods in Psychology	3
Additional Psychology Courses
3000/4000-level psychology courses to meet the 30 credits minimum requirement (with the exception that three credits of 2000-level courses may count toward this requirement) 1		12
Related Coursework
STA 2023	Introduction to Statistics 1 (required; prerequisite for some 4000-level psychology courses)	3
Select one to achieve proficiency through precalculus:		4-5
MAC 1147	Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry (or higher course)
MAC 1114 & MAC 1140	Trigonometry and Precalculus Algebra
BSC 2005	Biological Sciences	3
Recommended Coursework
Select a maximum of six credits of individual work courses to count toward the major: 2		0-6
PSY 4911	Undergraduate Research in Psychology
PSY 4905	Individual Work
PSY 4970	Senior Thesis
PSY 4949	Internship in Psychology
CLP 3911	Introduction to Clinical Research
Total Credits		40-47

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In addition, up to six credits of individual work courses will count toward the 30-credits minimum requirement.

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In addition to regularly scheduled courses, the department offers four individual work courses, three involving research (PSY 4911, PSY 4905, and PSY 4970) and one involving community work (PSY 4949). Students may enroll in these courses by permission of relevant faculty supervisors.

Students who wish to transfer courses in psychology toward the major must see an advisor in the department for approval.

Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for entry to each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.

For degree requirements outside of the major, refer to CLAS Degree Requirements: Structure of a CLAS Degree.

Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.

The following critical-tracking courses are required:

• BSC 2005
• MAC 1147 or MAC 1140 and MAC 1114
• PSY 2012
• PSY 3213L
• STA 2023

Semester 1

• Complete MAC 1140 or MAC 1147
• 2.2 UF GPA required

Semester 2

• Complete PSY 2012; if MAC 1140 is taken in semester one, MAC 1114 must be taken semester two
• 2.3 UF GPA required

Semester 3

• 2.4 UF GPA required
• Complete 2 critical-tracking courses from BSC 2005, STA 2023 or PSY 3213L with a 2.5 critical-tracking GPA

Students should take PSY 3213L in semester 3 or 4 before taking any additional 3000-level or above psychology courses.

Semester 4

• Complete BSC 2005 and STA 2023 (if not previously taken) with a 2.5 critical-tracking GPA
• 2.5 UF GPA required

Semester 5

• Complete PSY 3213L (if not previously taken) with 2.5 critical-tracking GPA
• 2.5 UF GPA required

Semester 6

• Complete 2 of the remaining PSY 3XXX/4XXX required courses

Semester 7

• Complete 2 of the remaining PSY 3XXX/4XXX required courses

Semester 8

• Complete all remaining PSY 3XXX/4XXX required courses

Students are expected to complete the Writing Requirement while in the process of taking the courses below. Students are also expected to complete the General Education International (GE-N) and Diversity (GE-D) requirements concurrently with another General Education requirement (typically, GE-C, H, or S).

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.

This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.

Plan of Study Grid

Semester One		Credits
Quest 1 (Gen Ed Humanities)		3
MAC 1147	Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Mathematics)	4
Gen Ed Physical Sciences		3
Foreign language		5
	Credits	15
Semester Two
PSY 2012	General Psychology (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences)	3
State Core Gen Ed Composition (Writing Requirement)		3
State Core Gen Ed Humanities		3
Foreign language		5
	Credits	14
Semester Three
BSC 2005	Biological Sciences (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Biological Sciences)	3
PSY 3213L	Laboratory Methods in Psychology (Critical Tracking)	3
Gen Ed Humanities		3
Electives		6
	Credits	15
Semester Four
Quest 2 Course (Gen Ed Biological or Physical Sciences OR Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences)		3
STA 2023	Introduction to Statistics 1 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Mathematics)	3
Foundation-level psychology course		3
Foundation-level psychology course (Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences; area not taken in Semester 2 or 3)		3
Elective (or Gen Ed Physical Science if Quest 2 course is not Physical Science)		3
	Credits	15
Semester Five
Gen Ed Composition (Writing Requirement)		3
Foundation-level psychology course (Gen Ed Biological Sciences)		3
Select one foundation-level psychology course (Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences)		3
Elective (3000 level or above, not in major)		3
Elective		3
	Credits	15
Semester Six
Psychology courses (Critical Tracking; 3000 level or above)		6
Electives (3000 level or above, not in major)		9
	Credits	15
Semester Seven
Psychology course (Critical Tracking; 3000 level or above)		3
Elective (3000 level or above, not in major)		3
Electives		9
	Credits	15
Semester Eight
Psychology course (Critical Tracking; 3000 level or above)		3
Elective (3000 level or above, not in major)		3
Electives		10
	Credits	16
	Total Credits	120

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The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology enables students to achieve a high level of proficiency in the science of psychology, including the core natural and social science areas of psychology. Laboratory courses emphasize students' understanding of the design, analysis and critical interpretation of psychological research. Students will also refine their core knowledge and understanding of psychological research with advanced coursework in statistics, biology and mathematics.

Before Graduating Students Must

• Demonstrate satisfactory (minimum grade of C) performance on exams, papers and other coursework for six credits in core psychology natural sciences (course prefixes CBH, EAB, EXP and PSB), six credits of core psychology social sciences (course prefixes CLP, DEP, SOP and PPE) and three or four credits of psychological research methodology, design and analysis, as graded by department rubric.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Students in the Major Will Learn to

Student Learning Outcomes | SLOs

Content

1. Critical knowledge of basic and applied aspects of core natural science areas within psychology as well as core social science areas within psychology.
2. Knowledge of the design, analysis and interpretation of psychological research.

Critical Thinking

3. Review, interpret and analyze the literature in psychological science.

Communication

4. Clearly and effectively present ideas in speech and in writing that contribute to the dissemination of advances in research in psychological science.

Curriculum Map

All courses available to students are listed in the table; however, students select six credits in core psychology natural sciences, six credits of core psychology social sciences and three to four credits in psychological research methodology, design and analysis.

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Academic Learning Compact 4

Courses	SLO 1	SLO 2	SLO 3	SLO 4
DEP 4115	R
DEP 4163	R
DEP 4305	R
DEP 4464	R
DEP 4930	R
EAB 4184	R
EAB 4704	R
EXP 4504	R
PCO 3320	R
PCO 4104	R
PCO 4272	R
PCO 4930	R
PSB 3842	R
PSB 4240	R
PSB 4342	R
PSB 4434	R
PSB 4504	R
PSB 4654	R
PSB 4810	R
PSB 4823	R
PSB 4934	R
PSY 4604	R	R	R
PSY 4930	R
SOP 3842	R
SOP 4444	R
SOP 4504	R
SOP 4704	R
STA 3024		I, R
Natural Sciences
CBH 3003	I, R, A
EAB 3002	I, R, A
EAB 3764	I, R, A
EXP 3104	I, R, A
EXP 3604	I, R, A
PSB 3002	I, R, A
PSB 3340	I, R, A
Social Sciences
CLP 3144	I, R, A
DEP 3053	I, R, A
PPE 3003	I, R, A
SOP 3004	I, R, A
Laboratories
DEP 4704C		I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A
EAB 4022C		I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A
EAB 4714C		I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A
EXP 4174C		I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A
EXP 4934C		I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A
PPE 4324C		I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A
PSY 3213L		I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A
SOP 4214C		I, R, A	I, R, A	I, R, A
Individual work in research, teaching, or community service
PSY 3912		R	R	R
PSY 4905	R
PSY 4940	R
PSY 4949	R
PSY 4970		R	R	R

Assessment Types

• Exams
• Papers

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