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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Psychology Major (BA)


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Program Declaration


At time of admission to the University or by completion of a Major, Minor, Concentration Declaration Form  or Inter-College Transfer Form .

Degree Requirements


If this is the student’s only or primary major, the degree requirements below must be completed for graduation. See graduation requirements  for more information.

  

  

Major Requirements


Complete at least 36 credits from twelve courses including two introductory courses, five intermediate courses, three advanced courses, and two electives.

Pass/fail: No more than one course taken pass/fail may be applied toward the major.
Residency: At least eight courses for the major must be completed at UMass Boston.

Course Requirements


Introductory Courses (6 to 7 Credits)


Take two courses from the list below.

Intermediate Courses (15 Credits)


Take one course from each category below.

Advanced Courses (9 Credits)


Take three psychology courses at the 300-level or higher except for PSYCH 444, 487, 488, and 489. At least two courses must be at the 400-level.

One 400-level course will be used as the psychology capstone and must have a grade of C- or higher. No more than one psychology research apprenticeship may be applied toward this requirement.

Electives (6 Credits)


Take any two additional psychology courses except for first year seminar courses and PSYCH 230.

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