PSYC, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20
- Credits in Major: 65
- GPA cumulative minimum: 2.00
- GPA major minimum: 2.00
Resources for Success
- Map out your own plan through My.SeattleU.edu
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs
- Learn more about academic advising on the Advising Services page
Contact Information:
Arts & Sciences Advising: ASCAdvising@seattleu.edu
Seattle U Advising Services: seattleu.edu/advising
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| UCOR Module I (or MATH if pre-health) (5) | PSYC 1200 Introductory Psychology (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| Language 1150 (5) | Language 1250* (5) | Language 1350* (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Create plan in Student Planning
- Get Involved
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC Elective* (5) | PSYC Elective* (5) | PSYC Elective* (5) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) |
| HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with an Academic Advisor
- Plan for Study Abroad if interested
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 2050 Writing for Research in Psychology* (5) | PSYC 3030 Stats & Research I* (7) | PSYC 3050 Stats & Research II* (8) |
| UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) |
| General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Find Internship or Research Opportunities
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Review Educational Plan
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 3700 History & Schools of Psychology* (5) | PSYC Elective* (5) | PSYC 4890 Senior Seminar* (5) |
| PSYC Elective* (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) | PSYC Elective* (5) |
| General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Apply for Graduation
- Continue Post Graduation Planning
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module.
Module I
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning
Module III
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- Entry into the major requires a 2.75 grade point average.
- All majors must obtain a minimum grade of C (2.00) in the Required Courses: PSYC 1200, 2050, 3030, 3050, 3700, and 4890.
- No more than 10 total credit hours of independent study and/or practicum are permitted. Up to 10 credits of courses graded CR may apply towards the major.
- All majors must complete at least 30 credits in the major at Seattle University.
- PSYC 2050, 2030, 3050, and 4890 must be completed at Seattle University.
- PSYC 2050 must be taken by fall of the senior year and before PSYC 3030, 3050, 3700, and 4890.
- CRJS 3010 & 3020 (10 credits) may substitute for PSYC 3030 & 3050 for BA Psychology students earning a double major or double degree with Criminal Justice.
- Department recommends Statistical Thinking for UCOR-1200.
- If you’re interested in going to a graduate school for health professions, such as Med School, you should take Math-1021 (or higher) instead of UCOR-1200, and should not take UCOR-1800 because it will be covered by BIOL 1610/1611, CHEM 1500/1501, PHYS 1050/1051, or PHYS 1210/1211. Talk to your advisor for more guidance.