Psychology (B.A.) Academic Course Map
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology (PSYC) at CU Boulder provides students with a fundamental understanding of the principles of human cognition, emotion, behavior, social interactions, and mind-brain relationships. The distinguished babyÖ±²¥app in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience also teach excellent upper division courses in areas of expertise that include, but are not limited to, behavioral genetics, cognitive neuroscience, cognitive psychology, clinical psychology, child development, women’s health, and judgment and decision making.
The department promotes the understanding of human behavior by equipping students with the skills to evaluate and participate in diverse research programs that produce scientific, evidence–based results. Psychology graduates find rewarding work in a variety of careers including health and medicine, community service, law enforcement, government, education and labor relations. After completing their undergraduate degree many Psychology majors continue on to graduate or professional school and such careers as psychiatry, psychotherapy and school counseling.
Admission Requirements
Students who begin at a babyÖ±²¥app Community College can transfer directly to CU Boulder to finish their degree in any of the programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences. Please see the CU Boulder College of Arts & Sciences’ babyÖ±²¥app Community College webpage for more information detailed information admissions requirements for students transfering from a babyÖ±²¥app Community College.
Transfer Recommendations
To graduate in a 4-year time frame, it is important that students follow the recommended schedule. Students who wish to continue their education at the community college beyond the number of credits specified below should explore with both community college and CU Boulder staff how their graduation timeline, COF stipend, and financial aid will be affected.
Suggested Four-Year Course Plan for the Psychology (PSYC) major
This is a suggested guide of coursework only and is subject to change. Always consult with your academic advisor for graduation planning purposes. Depending on a student’s situation, a different plan might be more applicable.
Your community college must offer an Associate of Arts Degree with Designation (DwD) in Psychology to use this transfer guide.
Community College (first two years)
Fall Semester 1
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 121/1021* | English Composition I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
MAT 121/1340 | College Algebra (GT-MA1) | 4 |
PSY 101/1001 | General Psychology I (GT-SS3) | 3 |
COM 115/1115 OR COM 125/1250 | Public Speaking OR Interpersonal Communications (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Spring Semester 1
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 122/1022 | English Composition II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
PSY 102 /1002 | General Psychology II (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 |
Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3) Not PSY | 3 | |
| Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Fall Semester 2
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 111/1111 | General Biology I with Lab (GT-SC1) | 5 |
PSY 226/2221 | Social Psychology (GT-SS3) | 3 |
PSY 238/2441 | Child Development (GT-SS3) | 3 |
3nd Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities Course from a different category than the 1st or 2nd. | 3 | |
| Transfer Elective | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 2
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 112/1112 | General Biology II with Lab (GT-SC1) | 5 |
PSY 217/2107 | Human Sexuality (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| Transfer Elective (CU Boulder recommends PSY 255/2661 Brain and Behavior if available) | 3 |
Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3) Not PSY | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 14 |
Total credits at community college: 60
Completion of the above coursework fulfills the requirements for an Associate of Arts Degree with Designation in Psychology at a babyÖ±²¥app community college, which fulfills the General Education requirements at UCB.
CU Boulder (last two years)
Fall Semester 3
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 2145 | Introductory Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
PSYC 2012 | Biological Psychology (Replace with a non-major elective if PSY 255/2661 taken at community college) | 3 |
PSYC 2111 | Psychological Science I: Statistics | 4 |
Non-major Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 13 |
Spring Semester 3
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 3111 | Psychological Science 2: Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
PSYC 3303 OR | Abnormal Psychology OR Behavioral Genetics | 3 |
| Upper-division Elective | 3 |
Upper-division Non-major Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-division Non-major Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Fall Semester 4
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSYC Upper-division Laboratory and Methods course | 4 |
| PSYC Upper-division Major Elective | 3 |
Upper-division Elective | 3 |
Upper Division Non-Major Elective | 3 |
| Upper Division Non-Major Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Spring Semester 4
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSYC Upper-division Major Elective | 3 |
| PSYC Upper-division Major Elective | 3 |
Upper-division Elective | 3 |
Upper-Division Non-Major Elective | 3 |
| Upper-Division Non-Major Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Total credits at CU Boulder: 60
Completion of all eight semesters of the above coursework fulfills the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Psychology at the University of babyÖ±²¥app Boulder.
*For community college courses, the first course number is before summer 2022 and the second course number is in summer 2022 and after.
