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.
- Learn more here: About Behavior Analysis
- BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS FACT SHEET V.1
- Brief descriptions of the Behavior Analysis courses.
Dual Degree/Double Major Requirements
Students must fulfill all 1-5 critical tracking criteria before seeking approval. We are enrolled in all psychology tracks; therefore, students should submit their request immediately after completing all 1-5 critical tracking courses- it 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.
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.
See CLAS AAC Information on Dual Degree/Double Majors: Requirements & Eligibility
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 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.
More information can be found by viewing the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Academic Policies page.
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.
| Course | Title | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY2012 | General Psychology | 3 | |
| 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. | 3 | |
| STA2023 | Intro to Statistics | 3 | |
| BSC2005 OR BSC2010 | Biological Sciences Biology Principles 1 | 3 | |
| MAC 1147 OR Complete both MAC 1140 MAC 1114 | Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry Precalculus Algebra Trigonometry | 3 | |
| STA3024 | Statistics 2 *Not a part of 1-5 critical tracking but required for the major | 3 | |
Behavior Analysis (BA) Required Core- 22 Credits
The course listing below does not represent an order sequence.
Students can also download the Behavior Analysis Degree Requirements Course Planning Template.
| Course Number | Description | Credit | Course Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY2012 | General Psychology * Critical Tracking | 3 | Fall/Spring/Summer |
| PSY3213L | Laboratory Methods in Psychology * Critical Tracking | 3 | Fall/Spring/Summer |
| EAB3002 | Principles of Behavioral Analysis | 3 | Fall/Spring/Some Summer |
| EAB3764 | Applied Behavioral Analysis | 3 | Fall/Spring/Some Summer |
| EAB4184 Department Controlled: BA Seniors Only | Behavior Analysis Contemporary Society | 3 | Fall/Spring |
| EAB4930 Department Controlled: BA Seniors Only | Special Topics: Advanced Seminar in Behavior Analysis | 3 | Fall/Spring |
| EAB4714C Department Controlled: BA Seniors Only | Laboratory in Applied Behavior Analysis | 4 | Fall/Spring |
Additional Psychology Electives- 14 Credits
Students must choose additional 3000/4000-level psychology courses to meet the 36-credit minimum requirement (except that three credits of 2000-level courses can count toward this requirement). In addition, up to nine credits of individual work courses will count toward the 36-credit minimum requirement.
Below is a brief example of the courses that will count for the additional electives area. Semester courses offered are subject to change.
| 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.
SONA
One of the Psychology Department’s goals is to familiarize students with the research process in psychology. To meet this goal, students enrolled in any 3k course, including PSY 2012 General Psychology and CLP 2100 Personal Growth, must participate in experimental research studies or critically analyze scientific research articles. 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. Two psychology 3k courses are recommended each semester.