Behavior Analysis Undergraduate Degree Requirements
Behavior Analysis focuses more specifically on natural science-oriented psychology courses and how the environment around an organism can be modified to change behavior. Students in the Behavior Analysis specialization must complete 36 credits of psychology coursework with minimum grades of C. At least 30 of the 36 credits must be at the 3000 level or above. In addition to psychology requirements, students must meet the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences degree requirements.
Overview
The Psychology curriculum provides a strong background to pursue careers in Psychology or to prepare students for entry into advanced professional schools such as law or medicine. The curriculum emphasizes the principles and applications of psychological knowledge, both as a natural science and as a social science.
Behavior Analysis focuses more specifically on natural science-oriented psychology courses and how the environment around an organism can be modified to change behavior.
Requirements for the Major
Students in the Psychology Behavior Analysis specialization are required to complete 36 credits of psychology coursework and with 13-14 credits of related coursework in biological science, mathematics, and statistics for a total of 49-50 credits. At least 30 of the 36 credits must be at the 3000-level or above.
Courses used towards the major must be completed with minimum grades of C. At least 18 of the 36 credits must be UF credit.
The course listing below does not represent an ordered sequence. Students can view more detailed Behavior Analysis curriculum course scheduling information in the Model Semester Plan or on the department’s website.
Required Major Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology Behavior Analysis Major Core Courses | ||
| Introductory level | ||
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Laboratory course | ||
| PSY 3213L | Laboratory Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| Behavior Analysis Core courses | ||
| EAB 3002 | Principles of Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EAB 3764 | Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EAB 4184 | Behaviorism and Contemporary Society | 3 |
| EAB 4930 | Advanced Seminar in Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| or EAB 4741 | Organizational Behavior Management | |
| Behavior Analysis Laboratory course | ||
| EAB 4714C | Laboratory in Applied Behavior Analysis 1 | 4 |
| Psychology Behavior Analysis Major Electives | ||
| 3000/4000-level Psychology courses to meet the 36-credit minimum requirement. Three credits of 2000-level courses can count toward this requirement. Students can earn up to a maximum combined total of nine credits for Individual Work courses in their undergraduate careers, which would apply to this requirement. 2, 3 | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
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There are two alternatives for the EAB 4714C Laboratory in Applied Behavior Analysis requirement. One is to take an additional 4000-level EAB course (listed above) as well as either PSY 4911 or PSY 4905 that is supervised or sponsored by a Behavior Analysis faculty member for one or more credits. The other opportunity is to take PSY 4905 for four credits (would require enrollment in PSY 4905 in two semesters) that is supervised or sponsored by a Behavior Analysis faculty member.
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Two courses from the Women's Studies department can also be utilized as part of the 14 additional psychology credits. These courses include, but might not be limited to, WST 3323, WST 3371, WST 4630, and WST 4704. Refer to the department's website for more information about courses that can count towards the Additional Psychology electives requirement.
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Students interested in completing an honors thesis should talk to an advisor early in their academic careers to ensure they leave room in their required 36 credits of Psychology to enroll in the appropriate honors course(s).
Students who wish to transfer courses in psychology toward the major must see an advisor in the department for approval.
Related Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Statistics | ||
| STA 2023 | Introduction to Statistics 1 1 | 3 |
| STA 3024 | Introduction to Statistics 2 2 | 3 |
| Mathematics | ||
| Proficiency through precalculus is required. Select ONE option below. | 4-5 | |
MAC 1147 | Algebra and Trigonometry (or higher-level course) 3 | |
MAC 1140 & MAC 1114 | Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry | |
| Biological Science | ||
| Select ONE: | 3 | |
BSC 2005 | Biological Sciences | |
BSC 2010 | Integrated Principles of Biology 1 | |
| Total Credits | 13-14 | |
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STA 2023 is a prerequisite for some 4000-level psychology and laboratory courses.
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STA 3024 must be taken before or concurrently with any specialized psychology laboratory, and it also counts toward the CLAS requirement of 3000-level electives not in the major.
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The combination of MAC 1114 (Trigonometry; 2 credits) and MAC 1140 (Precalculus Algebra; 3 credits) may be substituted for MAC 1147
Most of the foundation-level courses and the laboratory methods course are offered each semester. Special topic and other advanced courses are offered less frequently. Fewer courses are offered in Summer.
Recommended Coursework
In addition to regularly scheduled courses, the department offers six Individual Work (IW) courses. Students can earn up to a maximum combined total of nine credits for IW coursework in their undergraduate careers.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Research | ||
| PCO 4911 | Undergraduate Research in Psychology of Health Disparities | 3 |
| PSY 4911 | Undergraduate Research in Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 4905 | Individual Work | 1-3 |
| PSY 4970 | Senior Thesis | 1-3 |
| Teaching | ||
| PSY 4940 | Introduction to Teaching in Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 4949 | Internship in Psychology | 1-3 |
In each case, a psychology faculty member must supervise the student’s work. In cases where the student is working with (being supervised by) a faculty member or professional that is not in Department of Psychology, then a psychology faculty member must sign on as a sponsor.
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Research
Research in Psychology means asking questions about behavior, designing and running experiments and collecting data regarding those questions, analyzing and interpreting the results, and communicating these results to colleagues. Developing research skills is encouraged, especially if students anticipate graduate school in Psychology or in other professional areas.
SONA: Research Participation Requirement
One of the Psychology Department’s goals is to familiarize students with the research process in psychology. Toward meeting this goal, students enrolled in PSY 2012, CLP 2001, and any 3000 level Psychology course must participate in experimental research studies (Option 1) or critically analyze scientific research articles (Option 2). This is done through a system called SONA. Specific requirements are posted in the course CANVAS and syllabus.
Advising Note
The SONA requirement is an important factor to consider when planning each semester. We recommend that you take no more than two psychology courses requiring research participation each semester.
Additional Behavioral Analysis Electives (14 Credits)
| Course | Description | Term Offered (subject to change) |
|---|---|---|
| CHB3003 | Comparative Psychology | Varies |
| CLP2001 | Personal Growth | Spring/Fall/Summer |
| CLP3144 | Abnormal Psychology | Spring/Fall/Summer |
| CLP4110 | Eating Disorders | Spring/Fall/Summer |
| DEP3053 | Development Psychology | Spring/Fall/Summer |
| EXP3104 | Sensory Processes | Spring |
| EEC3023 | Science of Early Childhood Development and Learning | Education-Spec Ed/Schl Psych/Early Child Stu |
| EXP3604 | Cognitive Psychology | Spring/Fall/Summer |
| PSY3626 | Psy of Sustainability | Spring/Fall |
| GEY4001 | Issues and Concepts | Spring |
| PCO4113 | Positive Psychology | Spring/Fall/Summer |
| PCO4930 | Special Topics | Spring/Fall |
| PSB3002-Cannot take both PSB3002 and PSB3340 under no circumstances | Physiological Psychol | Spring/Fall |
| PSB3340- Cannot take both PSB3002 and PSB3340 under no circumstances | Behavioral Neuroscience | Spring/Fall/Summer |
| PSB4240 | Psychobiology Abnorm-Seniors Only | Spring/Fall |
| PSB4342 | Intro Cognitive Neuroscience-Seniors Only | Spring |
| PSB4343C | Lab in Cog Neuro-Seniors Only | Spring |
| PSB4934 | Spec Topics- Seniors Only | Spring/Fall |
| DEP4115 | Infant Development | Fall |
| PSY4911 | Undergrad Rsch in Psychology: | Spring/Fall/Summer |
| PSY4940 | Intro to Teaching in Psych: INTRO TO TEACH IN PSY | Spring/Fall/Summer |
| PSY4949 | Internship | Spring/Fall/Summer |
| PSY4970 | Senior Thesis | Spring/Fall/Summer |
| SOP3004 | Social Psychology | Spring/Fall |
| SOP4214C | Res Meth Social Psych | Fall |
| SOP4704 | Adv Social Psychology: | Spring/Fall |
| SOP4777 | Psych Human Sexuality | Spring/Fall |
| SOP4842 | Legal Psychology | Fall |
| PSY4905 | Individual Work: INDIVIDUAL WORK | Spring/Fall/Summer |
| PSY4930 | Special Topics in Psyc | Spring/Fall/Summer |
| EAB 4741 | Organizational Behavior Management | Spring/Fall |
| APK3405 | Exercise Psychology | Check schedule of courses |
Do you want to know if a course not on the list will satisfy the elective requirements? Email psych-advising@ufl.edu and attach the course syllabus for assistance.
Dual Degree/Double Major Requirements
Students must fulfill all 1-5 critical tracking criteria before seeking approval. We are overenrolled in all psychology tracks; therefore, students should submit their request immediately after completing all 1-5 critical tracking courses – cannot be in progress. If approved, students are expected to enroll in the major during semester 6 and complete major requirements in semesters 6-8. Requesting to add the major with less than 3 semesters left to graduate is subject to denial due to course offerings and limited space.
See CLAS AAC Information on Dual Degree/Double Majors: Requirements & Eligibility
Please note: Those who delay requesting to add the major but are taking courses for the major are also at risk of being denied due to space in senior-only courses. Students actively enrolled in our major are top priority, so it’s best to be proactive in getting approval.
Psych advisors cannot force students into full courses. Students interested in psychology as a second degree aren’t a priority when registering for major coursework.
Major Change Requirements
- Changing Majors in Terms 1-5: Students who want to change to a CLAS major in terms 1-5 must meet with an advisor in the CLAS AAC. The tracking term of students who entered UF as Summer B/Fall freshmen is based on the number of fall/spring semesters in which they enrolled for 10 or more credits. Full-term withdrawals and study abroad are not included as tracking terms.
- Transfer Students: As an overenrolled program, students must originally be admissible to the psychology program to request departmental support. There are no guarantees that students meeting the admissions requirements will be approved. Students should meet with a CLAS AAC advisor beforehand.
- Changing Majors in Term 6 or Later: The further along a student is, the harder it may be to change majors and progress and graduate in a timely fashion. Students wishing to change to a CLAS major in term 6 or later must meet with an advisor in the AAC.
The UGC will help the student develop a study plan but cannot review requests for major changes unless submitted using the correct paperwork.
Psych advisors cannot force students into full courses. Students interested in psychology as a second degree aren’t a priority when registering for major coursework.
More information can be found by viewing the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Academic Policies page.