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Nov 27, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Psychology BA
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Psych is one of those majors that applies to just about anything you want to do in life. As one of our students said, “It touches everything, from the sciences, to the law, to politics, to interpersonal relationships.” This program is designed for people who are fascinated by human behavior and want to use science to understand how people form opinions and make decisions. If you think this area of study might be the right fit for you, then keep reading to learn more about psychology-and yourself.
Visit the Psychology academic program page for more information about the academic experience, who you will learn from, opportunities outside of class and what you can do with this degree.
Visit the Psychology department page for contact information, a brief overview of the department and the curricular options.
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Psychology BA Core (14 credits)
Substantive Area Courses (12 credits)
One Substantive Area 1 Course: Clinical
One Substantive Area 2 Course: Social
One Substantive Area 3 Course: Cognitive
One Substantive Area 4 Course: Behavioral Neuroscience
Three PSY Elective Courses at the 400 Level (9 credits)
See class schedule for a list of courses offered.
Total Credits Required for Major: 35
Additional Degree Requirements Include:
- Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
- Elective courses as needed to complete the 120 credit hour total
Total Credits Required for Graduation: 120
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes.
Notes
UB Seminar courses cannot count towards major requirements.
Academic Requirements
- A minimum combined GPA of 2.500 in the Psychology BA Core courses (see above) is required for graduation
- A minimum combined GPA of 2.000 across all psychology courses counting toward the major is required for good standing in the major and for graduation
- Majors whose GPA in psychology courses falls below 2.000 during any semester are automatically placed on probation
- Majors whose GPA remains below 2.000 in consecutive semesters are dismissed from the major
- 400-level courses are open only to psychology majors.
- PSY 495 and PSY 496 augment the undergraduate experience but do not count toward the course requirements for majors.
- PSY 497 , PSY 498 and PSY 499 may be taken for degree credit, but only 3 credit hours from this group may count toward major requirements.
Transfer Credit Policy
A minimum of 3 upper-level (300- or 400-level) psychology courses must be taken at UB.
Program Honors and Program Distinction
The Psychology Honors Program is a year-long program designed to enable students to complete an individual research project (i.e., Honors Thesis) under the supervision of a faculty advisor. Seniors with a GPA of at least 3.000 overall and in psychology courses who have secured a faculty advisor to supervise their work are eligible. Prior or concurrent completion of PSY 450 is required. PSY 300 and PSY 498 are strongly recommended. Students take PSY 497 fall semester and write an Honors Thesis throughout the fall and spring semesters. Students defend their thesis in an oral examination at the end of the spring semester. Students must also meet the remaining Program Honors criteria outlined in the Academic Honors policy.
Majors who do not pursue a thesis but have exceptional grades are eligible for Program Distinction upon degree conferral if the criteria are met. These criteria are also found in the Academic Honors policy.
Curricular Plan
A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.
YEAR 1
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
YEAR 2
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
- Communication Literacy 2 Credits: 3
- Substantive Area Course Credits: 3
- Scientific Literacy and Inquiry 2 Credits: 3
- Pathway Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15
YEAR 3
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
- PSY 400 Level Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15
YEAR 4
Fall Semester
- PSY 400 Level Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15
Spring Semester
- PSY 400 Level Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 1
Total Credits: 13
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 120
Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement.
Learning Outcomes
The Psychology BA is designed to address the standards established by the American Psychological Association for an undergraduate psychology major. Five goals and learning outcomes represent departmental expectations for the undergraduate psychology major.
Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge of:
- Content Knowledge and Applications: Students should demonstrate comprehension of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, historical trends, and empirical or evidence-based findings to discuss how psychological principles apply to behavior and mental processes.
- Scientific Inquiry and Critical Thinking: The skills in this domain involve the development of scientific reasoning and investigation, including developing proficiencies in research methods and statistics.
- alues in Psychological Science: This goal promotes the development of ethical and socially responsible values and behaviors in personal, professional, organizational, and institutional settings. The goal includes ethical reasoning and practices, interpersonal and intercultural responsiveness, and strategies that promote and sustain strong communities and equitable opportunities.
- Communication, Psychological Literacy, and Technology Skills: The skills in this category address the ability of students to build and maintain effective communication skills in processing and expressing information.
- Personal and Professional Development: The skills in this domain refer to abilities that sharpen students’ readiness for the workplace whether the student’s future involves graduate school or a job following the baccalaureate degree. The emphasis in this domain involves self-regulation, project management skills, professional judgment, collaboration skills, and proficiency in workplace technology and career planning.
(HEGIS: 20.01 PSYCHOLOGY- GENERAL, CIP: 42.0101 Psychology, General)
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