PSYCHOLOGY
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. 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.
To see the complete list of requirements for the BA UF Online Requirements
For more information or assistance contact:
- Email: Fallen Lee Walker, fwlee@advising.ufl.edu
- For information about admissions or transfer admissions, begin at this website: http://ufonline.ufl.edu
1-5 REQUIRED CRITICAL TRACKING COURSES FOR THE MAJOR
More information on the 1-5 critical tracking courses can be found in the UF undergraduate catalog(opens in new tab).
| Category | Course | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | PSY2012: General Psychology | or equivalent, such as a general psychology course taken elsewhere or credit by exam for PSY 2012 via AP, IB or AICE). | ||
| Laboratory course | PSY3213L: Laboratory Methods in Psychology | Students should take PSY 3213L in semester 3 or 4 before taking any additional 3000-level or above psychology courses. | ||
| Biological Science: | BSC2005: Biological Sciences | BSC2010: Biology Principles 1 can be used | ||
| Statistics | STA2023: Introduction to Statistics 1 | STA 2023 is a prerequisite for some 4000-level psychology courses. | ||
| Mathematics | MAC1147: Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry (or higher course) will meet this requirement. | OR both MAC 1114 Trigonometry & MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra can be substituted for MAC 1147. | ||
| Recommended Coursework | STA3024: Statistics 2 | not required as it can be useful for certain upper division | ||
PSYCHOLOGY CORE- 22 CREDITS
Students must take all of the following:
The course listing below does not represent an order sequence.
| Category | Course | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Psychology (3 Credits) | PSY2012: General Psychology 1 | |||
| Laboratory Methods Psychology (3 credits) | PSY3213L: Laboratory Methods Psychology | |||
| Developmental Psychology (3 Credits) | DEP3053: Developmental Psychology | |||
| Learning & Cognition (3 Credits) Select ONE course from the following. | •EAB3002: Principles of Behavior Analysis •EXP3604: Cognitive Psychology | |||
| Sociocultural / Individual Differences Approaches (3 Credits) Select ONE course from the following. | •CLP3144: Abnormal Psychology •PPE3003: Psychology of Personality •SOP3004: Social Psychology | |||
| Biological Bases of Psychology (3 Credits) Select ONE course from the following. | •CBH3003: Comparative Psychology •EXP3104: Sensory Processes •PSB3002: Physiological Psychology |
ADDITIONAL PSYCHOLOGY ELECTIVES- 12 CREDITS
Students must choose 3000/4000-level psychology courses to meet the 30-hour minimum requirement (with the exception that three credits of 2000-level courses may count toward this requirement). In addition, up to six credits of individual work courses will count toward the 30-hour minimum requirement.
When to meet with Psych Advisors:
- Students who wish to transfer psychology-related coursework toward their Psychology core requirements.
- A course syllabus must be provided.
- Need registration assistance with psychology-owned coursework.