PSYC, BS, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required: 180
- Credits in Core: 60
- Credits in College: 20
o HIST 1200, 1210 or 2310
o Modern Language 1150, 1250, 1350 or demonstrated proficiency - Credits in Major: 70
- Minimum GPA: 2.00 (both cumulative and major)
Resources for Success
- Plan courses on MySeattleU.
- Meet with a Career Advisor.
- Access academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
- Visit Advising Services for more information.
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module I (or MATH if pre-health) (5) | PSYC 1200 Introductory Psychology (5) |
UCOR Module I (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| Course 3 | 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
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | PSYC Elective* (5) | PSYC 2400 Biopsychology* (5) | PSYC 2050 Writing for Rsrch* (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module I (5) | PSYC Elective* (5) | PSYC Elective* (5) |
| Course 3 | HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor(s)
- Plan for Study Abroad
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | PSYC 3030 Stats & Research I* (7) | PSYC 3050 Stats & Research II* (8) | PSYC 4030 Advanced Stats & Experimental Design* (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | General Elective (5) | PSYC 3040* or PSYC 4160* (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Find Internship or Research Opportunities
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Review Educational Plan
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module III* (5) | PSYC 3700 History & Schools of Psych* (5) | PSYC 4890 Senior Seminar* (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module III* (5) | PSYC 3440* or General Elective (5) | PSYC 3040* or PSYC 4160*. If you have already completed one of these AND completed PSYC 3440, then take General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | 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. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and
www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors
and Matteo Ricci students have different Core
requirements.
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 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 PSYC 1200, 2050, 2400, 3030, 3050, 3700, 4030, and 4890, and in the two electives selected from PSYC 3040, 3440, and 4160.
- It is up to you to choose which two classes to take out of these 3 PSYC options, but you have to take two of them: PSYC 3440 Cognitive Psych (Offered WQ), PSYC 3040 Bio Basis of Learning (Offered SQ), PSYC 4160 Health Psych (Offered SQ).
- 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 major.
- All majors must complete at least 30 credits in the major at SU. PSYC 2050, 2030, 3050, 4030, and 4890 must be completed at SU.
- PSYC 2050 must be taken by spring of junior year and before PSYC 3030, 3050, 3700, and 4890.
- 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 at least one of which you
will need to take to prepare for health grad school. Talk to your advisor for more guidance.