PSYC, BS, Two-Year Plan
Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Sample Plan for New Students
The example below assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have successfully completed an equivalent to the following:
| Seattle University Course Number and Title | Washington State Community College Common Course Number |
|---|---|
| Language 1150, 1250, and 1350 | Foreign Language or ASL 121, 122 and 123 or demonstrated proficiency |
| PSYC 1200 Introductory Psychology | PSYC 100 |
| HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 | HIST 126, 127, 128, 136, 137, 146, 147 or 148 |
Visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide for more information. Some courses not listed on the Transfer Equivalency Guide may still transfer to SU.
For courses not found on this tool, compare course descriptions with SU’s course catalog to determine equivalent courses at your college/university:
http://catalog.seattleu.edu/
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits Required for Degree: 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
- GPA cumulative minimum: 2.0
- GPA major minimum: 2.0
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR Module III* (5) | PSYC 2050 Writing for Research in Psychology* (5) |
PSYC 2400 Biopsychology* (5) |
| Course 3 | PSYC Elective* (5) | PSYC 3440* or General Elective (5) | PSYC 3040* or PSYC 4160* (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Faculty Advisor
- Meet with Career Engagement Office
- Create plan in Student Planning
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | PSYC 3030 Statistics and Research Methods I* (7) |
PSYC 3050 Statistics and Research Methods II* (8) | PSYC 4030 Advanced Stats and Experimental Design (5) |
| Course 2 | PSYC Elective* (5) | PSYC Elective* (5) | PSYC 4890 Senior Seminar * (5) |
| Course 3 | PSYC 3700 History & Schools of Psych* (5) |
PSYC 3040* or PSYC 4160*. If you have already completed one of these AND completed PSYC 3440, then take General Elective (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
- 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.
Satisfied in Major: 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:
- Satisfied in Major: 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.
Resources for Success
Soar during your time here:
- Find support for academic success, inclusion, and professional formation from the Student Success division.
- Receive equal access to courses, programs, and activities with Disability Services.
- Find the perfect spot to study at the Lemieux Library.
- Get answers to common questions at the Student Resource Network.
Excel in every class:
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs.
- Strengthen your writer’s voice at the Writing Center.
- Level up your skills at the Math Lab.
Source the best research:
- Connect with your librarians for support on research and assignments.
- Search the expansive network of books, eBooks, databases, journals and more.
Graduate on time:
- Map out your degre plan with academic advising.
- Keep your momentum going with Summer Programs.
Build your future career:
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office.
- Explore career options at the “What Can I Do With This Major” page.
Expand your horizons:
- Apply for Undergraduate Research Funding Opportunity.
- Create something at the Media Production Center or Billodue Makerspace.