Psychology, B.A. (2020-2021 Archive)
The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, Title 5 (United States History and Government), and lower division core requirements for this major. See General Education Rules for more information. Lower division major requirements can be found by looking at the 4-Year Degree Road Map for this major. Refer to ASSIST for transfer information and articulation of courses taken at California Community Colleges. Verified Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) STAR Act students should use the ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map for their major.
Once transfer coursework is evaluated, applicants and admitted students can use the Degree Progress Report/Planner to learn which requirements need to be completed.
To meet residency requirements, students must complete a minimum of 30 units at CSUN: 24 units must be upper division, 12 units in the major and 9 units in General Education.
Transfer Year 1: 1st Semester
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| PSY 301 | 1 |
| PSY 320/L* | 3/1 |
| Clinical/Personality Requirement | 3 |
| Cognitive Requirement | 3 |
| Electives | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
Transfer Year 1: 2nd Semester
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| PSY 321/L | 3/1 |
| Developmental Psychology Requirement | 3 |
| Psychology Upper Division Elective | 3 |
| GE Upper Division** | 3 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
Transfer Year 2: 1st Semester
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| Social Psychology Requirement | 3 |
| Psychology Upper Division Elective | 3 |
| Psychology Upper Division Elective | 3 |
| GE Upper Division** | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Transfer Year 2: 2nd Semester
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| Psychology 400 level course (check with advisor) | 3 |
| GE Upper Division** | 3 |
| Electives | 9 |
| Total | 14 |
| OVERALL TOTAL UNITS | 120 |
*A grade of “C” or better in MATH 140 is a prerequisite to PSY 320/L.
**If needed, select GE Upper Division courses that also satisfy: (1) IC: Information Competence, (2) GE Comparative Cultural Studies, and/or (3) Title 5 requirements in American History and/or US/State/Local Government.