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At least 18 credits in Psychology that will be applied towards the major must be completed at UMBC. Many courses have prerequisites: check the UMBC Undergraduate Catalog for information. Students who matriculated before Fall 2015 should discuss core requirement options with their Advisor. 35 total credits. All courses must be passed with a C or better. (Rev. 03/2022 JW) Core Requirements (11 credits) Semester

Completed

Prerequisites

PSYC 100: Introduction to Psychology none

PSYC 309: Psychology: Exploring the Discipline and Careers PSYC 100 and ENGL 100 PSYC 311: Research Methods in Psychology I PSYC 211 or PSYC 309 and either STAT 121 or STAT 350 or STAT 351 or STAT 355 or

STAT 451 both with a “C” or better

*Optional* PSYC 312: Research Methods in Psychology II Strongly recommended for

students wishing to

pursue grad school

PSYC 311 with a ‘B’ or better

One course from each of the following domains. No more than three courses at the 200-level. (12 credits) Learning & Cognition:

PSYC 210: Psychology of Learning PSYC 100 with a ‘C’ or better before you can enroll in this course

PSYC 316: Language & Thought PSYC 100 and either ( PSYC 200 or PSYC 306 or PSYC 317 ) with a ‘C’ or better

PSYC 317: Cognitive Psychology PSYC 100 and one other PSYC course both with a ‘C’ or better

PSYC 360: Psychology of Motivation PSYC 100 and one other PSYC course both with a C or better

Social, Personality, and Abnormal Psychology:

PSYC 285: Abnormal Psychology PSYC 100 with a ‘C’ or better before you can enroll in this course

PSYC 340: Social Psychology PSYC 100 and one other PSYC course both with a ‘C’ or better

PSYC 380: Personality PSYC 100 and one other PSYC course both with a ‘C’ or better

PSYC 382: Child & Adolescent Psychopathology PSYC 100 and PSYC 285 both with a grade of ‘C’ or better

Biological Bases of Behavior:

PSYC 335: Physiological Psychology PSYC 100 and one other PSYC course both with a ‘C’ or better

PSYC 370: Sensation & Perception PSYC 100 and one other PSYC course both with a C or better

PSYC 375: Neuroanatomy PSYC 100 or BIOL 101 or BIOL 106 or BIOL 141 with a ‘C’ or better

PSYC 390: Neuropsychopharmacology PSYC 100 or BIOL 101 or BIOL 106 or BIOL 141 with a ‘C’ or better

Development:

PSYC 200: Child Developmental Psychology PSYC 100 with a ‘C’ or better before you can enroll in this course

PSYC 304: Adolescent Psychology PSYC 100 and one other PSYC course both with a ‘C’ or better

PSYC 305: The Exceptional Child PSYC 100 and either (PSYC 200 or PSYC 306 ) both with a grade of ‘C’ or better

PSYC 306: Lifespan Development PSYC 100 with a ‘C’ or better before you can enroll in this course

PSYC 307: Psychology of Aging PSYC 100 and one other PSYC course both with a ‘C’ or better

PSYC 365: Children with Disabilities PSYC 100 and either (PSYC 200 or PSYC 306 ) with a C or better

Psychology Major Requirements Checklist

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree

Culture, Diversity, and Context:

PSYC 230: Psychology & Culture PSYC 100 with a ‘C’ or better before you can enroll in this course

PSYC 255: Psychology of the Black Experience in the U.S. PSYC 100 with a ‘C’ or better before you can enroll in this course

PSYC 330: Child Development & Culture PSYC 100 and either ( PSYC 200 or PSYC 306

) with a ‘C’ or better

PSYC 356: The Psychology of Sex & Gender PSYC 100 and one other PSYC course both with a ‘C’ or better

PSYC 357: Psychology of Women & Gender PSYC 100 and one other PSYC course both with a ‘C’ or better

PSYC 387: Community Psychology PSYC 100 and one other PSYC course both with a ‘C’ or better

Applied Psychology:

PSYC 308: Child Maltreatment PSYC 100 and either ( PSYC 200 or PSYC 285 or PSYC 306 ) both with a grade of ‘C’ or better

PSYC 320: Psychological Assessment PSYC 100 and STAT 121 with a grade of ‘C’ or better

PSYC 324: Introduction to Interviewing Techniques PSYC 100 and PSYC 285 or PSYC 380 both with a grade of ‘C’ or better

PSYC 342: The Psychology of Aggression & Antisocial Behavior PSYC 100 and PSYC 285, both with a ‘C’ or better

PSYC 345: Introduction to Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy PSYC 100 and PSYC 285 both with a grade of ‘C’ or better

PSYC 346: Industrial & Organization Psychology PSYC 100 and one other PSYC course both with a ‘C’ or better

PSYC 350: Psychology and the Law PSYC 100 and one other PSYC course both with a ‘C’ or better.

PSYC 385: Health Psychology PSYC 100 and one other PSYC course both with a ‘C’ or better

Additional Upper-Level PSYC Courses (6 credits)

At least 3 credits must be at the 400 level. May not use PSYC 331, 332, 397, 398, 399, 490, 498, 499.

May not use: PSYC 331, 332, 397, 398, 399,

490, 498, 499

PSYC 3xx Prerequisite varies

PSYC 4xx PSYC 311

Optional

PSYC 398: Applied Psychology Internship

Repeatable for a

maximum of 6

credits

PSYC 100 with a “C” or better before taking this

class

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