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 B.A. in psychology requires courses in four core areas within the discipline as well as elective psychology courses.

Coursework for the Major

A B.A. 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.

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.

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 choose 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

Assessment Types

• Exams
• Papers